Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Elsternwick, VIC - renovation and extension

My Architect

Photo of a scandinavian open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Orange County Kitchen Remodels

Goff Renovations

Small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Intracoastal Beach Home

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Monochromatic Kitchen - Wheaton, IL

Drury Design

The contrasting tones of the white Grabill acrylic cabinets, quartz countertops, & dimensional backsplash tile behind the hood with the grays of the wall cabinets, glass backsplash tile, and tone of the stainless hood and oven create an overall visually appealing room. The rectilinear contemporary design is emphasized in the flat panel cabinetry as well as in the backsplash and streamline brushed nickel hardware.

Fletcher Hills Home Remodel

M Prevost Design

California casual kitchen remodel showcasing white oak island and off white perimeter cabinetry
Large beach style kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, with island, grey benchtop, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Custom Built-ins

Lisa & Leroy

Custom shelving and cabinets were more functional for these homeowners than extra seating.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

A California Cape-Cod Beauty

GDC Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Whale Rock Addition

Ellen McKenna Design

Photographed by Kyle Caldwell
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Winston - Contemporary Waterfront

Visbeen Architects

Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is noticed best when looking at the home on axis with the front or rear doors. Simple lap siding serve as a backdrop to the careful arrangement of windows and outdoor spaces. Stepping through a pair of natural wood entry doors gives way to sweeping vistas through the living and dining rooms. Anchoring the left side of the main level, and on axis with the living room, is a large white kitchen island and tiled range surround. To the right, and behind the living rooms sleek fireplace, is a vertical corridor that grants access to the upper level bedrooms, main level master suite, and lower level spaces. Serving as backdrop to this vertical corridor is a floor to ceiling glass display room for a sizeable wine collection. Set three steps down from the living room and through an articulating glass wall, the screened porch is enclosed by a retractable screen system that allows the room to be heated during cold nights. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.

Lawrence Park Ravine House

Jillian Aimis Architect

Tom Arban
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Дизайн квартиры в стиле Mid-century

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Просторная квартира в скандинавском стиле

Maxim Maximov

Кухня-столовая с островом и барной стойкой и мойкой у окна.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

DEG apt | 70 MQ

kkarchitecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Turin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pop of Blue Kitchen Splash

Hawthorne Tile

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

TRIBECA_TRINITY 5

Studio DA

Апартаменты для временного проживания семьи из двух человек в ЖК TriBeCa. Интерьеры выполнены в современном стиле. Дизайн в проекте получился лаконичный, спокойный, но с интересными акцентами, изящно дополняющими общую картину. Зеркальные панели в прихожей увеличивают пространство, смотрятся стильно и оригинально. Современные картины в гостиной и спальне дополняют общую композицию и объединяют все цвета и полутона, которые мы использовали, создавая гармоничное пространство

Classic Rosedale

Four Blocks South

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

Around the corner in the kitchen, the stained rift sawn walnut is repeated on some of the cabinetry and the vent hood, again providing a warm contrast to the cool white pallet. The porcelain countertops and backsplash are a convincing substitute for Calacatta gold at a fraction of the price and much more durability, and the 2” mitered edge and waterfall sides add luxury. The glass stacks back into the wall and allows seamless access to the home’s stunning outdoor kitchen, dining and lounge.

Stilvoll genutzte Nischen in der Schräge

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Die dritte Arbeitsplatte in der U-förmigen Ballerina-Küche ist das Plus für diverse Küchenutensilien. Die Dachschräge stört dabei nicht, sondern gibt wohnliches Flair für den Raum. Das ergänzte Wandregal nimmt Lebensmittel griffbereit auf und bietet Müsligläsern, Speisezutaten und Gewürzen ausreichenden und übersichtlichen Platz.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

La cucina affaccia sull'ingresso della casa con una penisola con fuochi in linea della Smeg. Cappa in acciaio sospesa. Pannellatura della cucina in laminato multicolore. Soppalco sopra ingresso con letto ospiti. Scaletta vintage di accesso al soppalco. Piano del top e lavabi in corian. Paraspruzzi in vetro retro-verniciato.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops 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!