Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Open shelving in this pantry allows for the family to showcase their personality while also providing storage space for less-used objects like candle sticks and vases.

Timeless design and simple sophistication

Maxim Maximov

Кухня отделена перегородкой в стиле лофт, которая идеально сочетается с элементами классики: подвесной люстрой на потолке, картинами в классических рамах. Остров предназначен для быстрого примам пищи и завтраков.

Let there be light!

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Like many families with older children, this local Glen Ellyn couple wanted to expand the size of their kitchen while also creating a more open, airy feel for their main level. The home had plenty of space that included a formal living room, formal dining room, family room with eat-in area and kitchen with butler’s pantry. What it didn’t have, was an effortless flow between the areas used daily for cooking, eating and gathering. Additionally, the kitchen had become outdated, feeling dark and dismal, despite the abundance of natural light. Our clients wanted a bright, cheerful interior that would inspire the family to congregate in this part of the house. No easy feat with teenagers. An open floor plan design solved the issues with functionality and circulation, removing the walls that restricted flow and opening up the entry to the dining room. We also eliminated the rarely used butler’s pantry allowing us to expand the kitchen and add a large island for food prep and gathering. To create a sense of symmetry and consistency in the space, a clerestory window was added below the header and framed to match the existing adjacent entry from the living room. Inspired by the owner’s Scottish ancestry, the island cabinetry boasts a beautiful blue hue, paired with stools upholstered in a sprightly plaid. The built-in buffet area provides additional storage, topped with a beautiful wooden top stained to coordinate with the stunning tones of the flooring. The owner’s opted for stainless steel appliances, inspiring the selection of brushed silver light fixtures and polished chrome hardware. Marble-look quartz offered a durable, lightly colored surface to reflect sunlight and enhance the cheer factor. According to this happy family, this uplifting space is now everyone’s favorite place to gather. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Homestead Road

Foster Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Osterville Bright New Kitchen

Fresh Start Interiors

This kitchen got new white Shaker cabinets that we designed to take advantage of the full ceiling height, with smaller lit display cabinets on top. A pale aqua island and quiet white quartz counters set the backdrop for a stunning aqua zig zag glass tile backsplash that is the showstopper of the space. Nice updates like a wine fridge and appliance garage round out the special touches of this beach house kitchen.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Southlake Transitional Remodel

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Lakeview Livability

Dan Rak Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

California Coastal

Lindross Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Findlay Farmhouse

Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

modern farmhouse kitchen
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luxurious Hamptons Kitchen incl Butlers Pantry

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

The butler's pantry was created from a bathroom space. The butlers pantry can be hidden away from the main kitchen via a cavity sliding door or the door can be opened up to join with the main kitchen. Heaps of storage, both above the working bench and below bench in drawers.

Bright White and Neutral

Sharer Design Group LLC

Bright whites and neutral wood tones blend seamlessly for a stunning combination! Our custom Sharer Cabinetry in the Everton door style is painted white and paired with walnut in a bourbon-colored stain. Open shelving and a custom designed coffee cabinet add unique detail and personalization. Nothing brings us more joy than creating beautiful spaces with high quality products, designed to meet our clients’ specific needs!

James Island Estate

Herlong Architects

Photo of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Fairfax Contemporary Kitchen

Olamar Interiors

This small Fairfax, VA kitchen got a huge upgrade with white and navy blue shaker cabinets, quartz countertops a rustic wood hood surround, and a beautiful backsplash.

N 60TH PL SCOTTSDALE AZ (2)

Attractive Interiors Home Staging

Contemporary kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beverage Center

The Cabinet Shoppe

Kitchen beverage station with tower cabinets with pocket doors, glass upper cabinets and furniture-style base moulding at toe-space
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Winchester American Foursquare Kitchen

Keri Murray Architecture

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Allandale Park- Kitchen

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM: Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Sagamore Select Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A request we often receive is to have an open floor plan, and for good reason too! Many of us don't want to be cut off from all the fun that's happening in our entertaining spaces. Knocking out the wall in between the living room and kitchen creates a much better flow.

Hackney Apartment

Violet James Studio

Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Floors Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!