Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Palm Island Plantation CYV

Signature Kitchens of Vero Beach

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Fenêtres en chêne naturel dans une cuisine de style haussmann

Les fenêtres EBEN

Cuisine équipée de porte-fenêtres eben en chêne naturel, assorti au parquet, avec une crémone décorative en fer patiné.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Condo - updates downtown multi room

Partners 4, Design

Project:: Partners 4, Design, 2019 Designer:: Anne Newman, ASID Cabinetry:: Crystal Cabinets Photography:: Gilbertson Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and white benchtop.

Beautiful Remodel in Los Gatos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Beautiful open floor plan kitchen remodel with huge island and display cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Villa Gassin

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Cuisine ouverte contemporaine extra blanche.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary country Kitchen Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

Vista Kitchen - Portland

Adapt Interior Design

Large kitchen with built in refrigerator and freezer, bar sink, opening shelving, island and paneled hood. Perimeter Cabinet Finishes: Stained walnut and Benjamin Moore "Chantily Lace" Island Cabinet Finish: Benjamin Moore "Vermont Slate" island Wall Color: Benjamin Moore "Chantily Lace" Countertop: Pental Quartz "Misterio" Backsplash: United tile "Equipe Country" Gris Claro, Jeffery Court "Reef Glass Nori Mosaic" Oceana Matte

Driftwood Family Kitchen - Gulfstream, FL

Kitchen Art

Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kenmare, Burr Ridge Kitchen

Tate Enterprises

This classic traditional kitchen works perfect in this Tudor home. The previous kitchen was knotty pine and very country. Our client was looking for a modern kitchen that would fit with the traditional exterior of the home. The white perimeter cabinets we took to the ceiling and stacked for a clean line and maximum storage. The large island is perfect for prep work and serving a large buffet when entertaining. The paneled appliances keep the kitchen clean and blend into the adjoining cabinetry. A few special details we included are the pull-out shelves in the built-in pantry, for easy access to the items that usually get lost in the back, and a shallow top drawer under the cooktop, for utensils. This kitchen is perfect for our client.

Pacific Heights Wurster

Ann Lowengart Interiors

For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

During the designing phase of the project, our clients expressed their desire to have a separate coffee area. As the phase progressed, Richard designed this hidden coffee and microwave cabinet taking every detail into account to make it a highly functional and stunning piece.

White Cabinets

Everingham Design

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mudroom and Butler's Pantry - Versatile & Function is key

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wanted to utilize this particular area of their home and really give it a function. It has been many things over the years: bonus room, dining area, etc. The kitchen is the natural gathering spot. They wanted to create a space that was an extension of the kitchen for entertaining and serving family and friends. Architect, Cynthia Karegeannes was hired to draw up plans for a mudroom to corral the couple’s two dogs and stash the pet’s leashes, treats, etc. A large butler pantry was imagined with a full size refrigerator, prep sink, dishwasher and custom cabinetry to have items handy for entertaining. Innovative Construction, helped finalize the details and implemented the plans for the new addition. Interior Designer, Beth Weltlich with The House Dressing worked with homeowners, to select materials and finishes to unify the areas of the existing kitchen and the new spaces. A custom banquette was created with room under the staircase so that all of the space could be utilized. Furniture and accessories are still in the works as the homeowners let the area evolve to see exactly what their needs are. A collaborative effort-for sure! The challenges included creating three separate areas (mudroom, banquette and butler pantry) with storage and versatility in one existing space. Having this additional space that was not always utilized, the homeowners feel the new addition will become an integral part of the families' living area.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Slightly Modern Kitchen

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Holladay Residence

Clayton Vance Architecture

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop, marble benchtops, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and cement tiles.

European Farmhouse

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

To replace an Old World style kitchen, we created a new space with farmhouse elements coupled with our interpretation of modern European detailing. With our focus on improving function first, we removed the old peninsula that closed off the kitchen, creating a location for conversation and eating on the new cantilevered countertop which provides interesting, yet purposeful design. A custom designed European cube shelf system was created, incorporating integrated lighting inside Rift Sawn oak shelves to match our base cabinetry. After building the shelf system, we placed it in front of the handmade art tile backsplash, bringing a very modern element to contrast with our custom inset cabinetry. Our design team selected the Rift sawn oak for the base cabinets to bring warmth into the space and to contrast with the white upper cabinetry. We then layered matt black on select drawer fronts and specific cabinet interiors for a truly custom modern edge. Custom pull outs and interior organizers fulfill our desire for a kitchen that functions first and foremost, while our custom cabinetry and complete design satisfies our homeowners’ desire for wow. Farmhouse style will never be the same.

Two Doors Down

Romina Black Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lanier Project

Level Team Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Panelled Appliances 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!