Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Fairlight 03

Watershed Architects

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Japandi House, Towradgi

Rachael Miklas Design + Detail

Photo of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Wollongong with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Transitional 1st Floor Remodel in Villanova, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This light and airy kitchen is the definition of elegance. It has white shaker cabinets with satin gold pulls topped with white quartz counters. The matching white quartz backsplash provides a clean look. The center piece of the room is the large island! With seating for four, the deep blue island is loaded with storage and has a drawer microwave. For a special touch on the white quartz counter, we used an extra thick quartz slab. The striking gold pendants are from Ferguson Lighting. Sleek and contemporary, this beautiful home is located in Villanova, PA. Blue, white and gold are the palette of this transitional design. With custom touches and an emphasis on flow and an open floor plan, the renovation included the kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, mudroom, two powder rooms and floors. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Old Town Alexandria Kitchen

Elena Eskandari - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cocina estilo industrial

VB Reformes Integrals

Cocina abierta estilo industrial
Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Country Road

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Country kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Poole Residence

HomeSmith Architecture

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Brass Accents Brighten Up this Classic Kitchen Space

Kitchen Intuitions

Classic white kitchen with a transitional feel using brass pendants, hardware and plumbing fixtures and a pop of color in the Frost island, bar and built-in desk. Floating shelves and leather bar stools give the space some extra character.

Raleigh Hills Ranch I Whole House Remodel

COOPER Design Build

Everyone wants an oversized island! Not only is there an abundance of storage, but also plenty of space to entertain guests while preparing food.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beach Cottage

Ross Built Custom Homes

Beach style u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

75 Bank Street Apartment

Messana O'Rorke

Modern u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels Post Hurricane Harvey

Sophia Designs

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

East Islip

Oceanside Cabinetry Corp.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bold Design in Doylestown

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Open shelves in kitchens make everyday kitchen items easy to access. The open shelves to the right of the sink even house a toaster and mixer that you actually want to see, along with cookbooks, glassware, and ceramics. Small hexagonal tile goes up the entire wall for an easy to clean surface. Lighting: https://cedarandmoss.com/collections/all-products/products/alto-rod-8 Two-toned faucet: Brizo Litze in Matte Black and Gold: https://www.brizo.com/kitchen/product/63043LF-BLGL Photo Credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

The Kitchen Company

Farmhouse kitchen remodel designed by John Fecke To get more detailed information copy and paste this link into your browser. https://thekitchencompany.com/modern-farmhouse-kitchen-new-canaan-ct Photographer, Dennis Carbo

French Country Couture

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI., -We say “oui” to French Country style in a home reminiscent of a French Country Chateau. The flawless kitchen features Plato Woodwork Premier Custom Cabinetry with a Dove White Newport style door and Walnut island. Difiniti Quartz countertops present in Viarreggio with hardware in a warm gold patina finish.

Kitchen

Choice Builders

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Past and Present Tudor

MLB Design Group

Great craftsmanship brings this renovated kitchen to life. It was an honor to be invited to join the team by Prestige Residential Construction, the general contractor that had completed other work for these homeowners.

Black and White Kitchen

Triple Heart Design

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and with 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!