Although small in size, the kitchen feels open and airy, with an ocean view. The white cabinets and beveled glass wall tile reflects the water and beach feeling in a contemporary and sophisticated style.

Pantry and Kitchen Renovation

Phase One Design

Designing this traditional kitchen for a more updated layout was a breath of fresh air for this ranch style home. A large island, wide plank flooring, and farmhouse style lighting rounded out the look with classic white cabinetry.

Arch House

Barker Associates Architecture Office

Transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and brown floor.

Main living space

Vista Development Group

Small yet fully functional appliances and plenty of storage space provide this ADU plenty of space for cooking and enjoying every meal
Small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

1920's kitchen

Winsweiler Design

Design ideas for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD

Flooret

Kingswood Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette.
Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, yellow floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey benchtop.

Bondi Project

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

Putting cabinetry along the back wall of our Condo project would have looked clumsy butted up against the window. Instead we made this otherwise awkward corner shine with a striking marble splash back to the ceiling. Keeping the upper cabinets white (which keeps the space open and spacious) adding a splash of colour below and hint of timber and brass means that this small kitchen is not small on style.

Sullivans Island Beach House

Beau Clowney Architects

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Stuart st. ADU

Baran Studio Architecture

Photo of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Galley Kitchen

Jacaranda Cabinets + Design

Photo of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Clive Street - Da Vinci Homes

Crib Creative

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Perth with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Кухня

Мила Колпакова

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Simple and Classy White Kitchen in Washington, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

This classic all white kitchen, located in the U Street neighborhood of Washington DC, is like a breath of fresh air. We kept the clean color palette interesting by integrating a variety of different textures and celebrating the use of stained wood to warm up the space. Two windows, which were previously bricked in, were replaced to flood the kitchen in natural light. The floating shelves flanking the range are made from reclaimed barnwood sourced in North Carolina. A Cedar and Moss pendant over the kitchen sink adds the finishing touch.

Maison - Bagnolet

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

This is an example of a large single-wall kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, cement tiles, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Flatpack Kitchen Reno in Sunshine

Kitchen Shack

Narrow kitchen space transformed!
Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Appartamento Piazza Fiume

AE Studio

La volontà irrinunciabile di salvare e valorizzare le preziose pavimentazioni esistenti di questa antica dimora nel centro di Roma muove le fila della progettazione. Secondo intento del progetto era reintegrare i dettagli preziosi senza rinunciare alla linearità moderna. Grazie ad lungo lavoro manuale quindi, le cementine di fine ‘800 sono state rimosse, lucidate e riposizionate.

Кухня в ЖК "Олимп", Обнинск

Red Wood

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Samardzic II Residence

Renocon Design

This is an example of a modern eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and grey benchtop.

Highland Park ADU

Bunch Design

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

VS Designs Projects

VS Designs Inc.

Small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and no Island 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!