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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contemporary kitchen in Tunbridge Wells

Koivu Ltd

This kitchen was made for a new space in a renovation project in Tunbridge Wells. The kitchen is long with an angular wall at one end, so the design had to use the space well. We built an angular cupboard to fit perfectly in the alcove with book shelves above in order to utilise the space in the most efficient way. The white colour keeps a contemporary feel whilst enhancing the plywood details around the doors and a lovely contrast is created with the use of bold yellow for the wall units.

RIDGEWOOD ESTATE

HUNTINGTON ID

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

Apartamento vacacional

Ane Devesa

Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Davis Square Kitchen

Annie Hall Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Contemporary white kitchen with timber accents

Improva

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Daniels Kitchen

Legacy Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mountain Home

StudioBecker

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and panelled appliances.

Leichhardt

Andrew Dee @ Wonderful Kitchens

Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Retreat

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chestermere Kitchen Renovation Before & After Pictures

True Carpentry

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Living Spaces

Mathew Klujian & Sons Inc.

Oriental Rug Inspiration
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Victorian with Southern Roots

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Century Home Makeover

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback and grey 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!