Ключников Алексей
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, a peninsula, recessed-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Micro-apartment

Allen+Killcoyne Architects

Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Rothwell

Designs by Craig Veenker

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

San Ramon Kitchen Project

Diablo Valley Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Durat worktop in minimalist kitchen

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Квартира с библиотекой и коллекцией искусства

Maxim Maximov

Двухцветная кухня и напольная плитка с рисунком.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

Porcelain countertop slabs continue up the walls as full height backsplashes. Thick, 2” flat edges used on the counters are repeated via 2” wide frames on the wood drawers and their surrounds.

Magnolia Renovation

Hawley Architects

Open concept kitchen featuring flat-panel white cabinets and dark wood accents.
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and brown floor.

Oldswinford Family Home GF Extension & Renovation

Rumi Bunya Design Ltd

The scope of work includes feasibility study, planning permission, building notice, reconfiguration of layout, electric&lighting plan, kitchen design, cabinetry design, selection of materials&colours, and FF&E design.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Refined Transitional

John McClain Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ravenna Garden House Kitchen and Dining Room

D3 Architects

Many families do not formally dine and do not need a formal dining room. We find that formal dining rooms in older homes sit empty and waste valuable communal space. In modern homes, cooking and eating are a more fluid, communal process. In this home, we aligned the dining table with the kitchen island as an extension of the kitchen.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

San Antonio, Texas | Champion Heights - Premier Juniper Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Bright open plan kitchen diner with full width sliding patio doors

Absolute Project Management

Herringbone timber flooring has been used in the space, bringing a traditional element to the home, which works beautiful combined with the more contemporary handleless kitchen in white. Open shelving in the large kitchen island displays a light timber interior, adding to the layers of organic finishes in the space. Having a large island keeps the kitchen open and bright, flowing nicely from this work area into the dining space and then outside. The alcove storage in the kitchen wall adds a decorative as well as a practical touch, with the black of the wall sconces either side tying in with the patio doors. Photographs by Helen Rayner

Bluff Road Statham GA

Cassy Young Decorating Den Interiors Athens GA

Scott Johnson
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white floor and white benchtop.

Квартира на Боевской улице

Наталья Широкорад

фотограф: Василий Буланов
Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown splashback and grey floor.

Sterndale Road

Omniform

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Cayuga

Sterling Homes

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

A California Cape-Cod Beauty

GDC Construction

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

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!