Large contemporary kitchen pantry in New York with white cabinets, light hardwood floors and open cabinets.

Our client was undertaking a major renovation and extension of their large Edwardian home and wanted to create a Hamptons style kitchen, with a specific emphasis on catering for their large family and the need to be able to provide a large entertaining area for both family gatherings and as a senior executive of a major company the need to entertain guests at home. It was a real delight to have such an expansive space to work with to design this kitchen and walk-in-pantry and clients who trusted us implicitly to bring their vision to life. The design features a face-frame construction with shaker style doors made in solid English Oak and then finished in two-pack satin paint. The open grain of the oak timber, which lifts through the paint, adds a textural and visual element to the doors and panels. The kitchen is topped beautifully with natural 'Super White' granite, 4 slabs of which were required for the massive 5.7m long and 1.3m wide island bench to achieve the best grain match possible throughout the whole length of the island. The integrated Sub Zero fridge and 1500mm wide Wolf stove sit perfectly within the Hamptons style and offer a true chef's experience in the home. A pot filler over the stove offers practicality and convenience and adds to the Hamptons style along with the beautiful fireclay sink and bridge tapware. A clever wet bar was incorporated into the far end of the kitchen leading out to the pool with a built in fridge drawer and a coffee station. The walk-in pantry, which extends almost the entire length behind the kitchen, adds a secondary preparation space and unparalleled storage space for all of the kitchen gadgets, cookware and serving ware a keen home cook and avid entertainer requires. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photography By: Tim Turner

Kitchen

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This cozy white traditional kitchen was redesigned to provide an open concept feel to the dining area. The dark wood ceiling beams, clear glass cabinet doors, Bianco Sardo granite countertops and white subway tile backsplash unite the quaint space.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel Pantry Pull-outs

Gary Brown Homes LLC

Paige Pennington
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen pantry in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Ellicott City kitchen remodel

Interior Transformations

Kenneth M. Wyner Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Trending White Kitchen

Lincorp / Borchert

A choice of red painted cabinets on the island breaks up the expansion of white in this space. Clean lines and a simple shaker door stay in trend with current styles. Cambria quartz on the countertops in Laneshaw, compliment the color palette beautifully. Photo by Brian Walters

Classic Beach House

User

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Loung Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Formal Kitchen with Amazing Hood
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Two-tone white kitchen with chestnut island and quartz countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Gold cabinetry was installed on the perimeter is Park Place Flat Panel in Irish Crème Classic Paint and the island is Park Place Flat Panel in Chestnut stain. The countertop is Blanco Arabescato quartz with T edge and 2cm 4” backsplash. Brio LED lights, Progress Saluda 5 light over the table, Progress Saluda Mini light over the island and Progress Staunton Mini light over the sink. Elkay Crosstown double equal stainless steel sink with rounded corners and Kohler Graze pull down faucet. Kept existing floor.

The Charles House

Z+ Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Baltimore Kitchen Remodel in the Homeland Neighborhood

Harbor Kitchen Design

Preview of this kitchen remodel in homeland neighborhood of Baltimore. An update and opening up of a 1960's style Kitchen with metal cabinets and Lime green wallpaper and separate Dining Room covered in patterned wallpaper. We went back with some rustic wood cabinets to tie the houses heritage into the more transitional looking white shaker cabinet. We utilized KraftMaid Cabinetry's inset look for our design. On the white cabinets this was accomplished by installing 3" wide columns both between every cabinet and at the end of every run. 3" Columns were set 15/16" proud of the cabinet face frame bringing them flush with the full overlay cabinet doors. On the rustic maple, stained cabinets this was accomplished by installing 3/4" wide panels with finished edges set using the same method used on the 3" wall columns.

Lutz Project

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our take on an updated traditional style kitchen with touches of farmhouse to add warmth and texture.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Edmonds Midcentury Refresh

H2D Architecture + Design

A modern and clean lined kitchen with natural wood tones and floating wood shelves. Architecture and Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: GT Residential Contracting Photos by: Chad Coleman #h2d #h2darchitects #midcenturymodern #Edmondsmidcentury

Custom White Transitional Kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

One of the favorite spaces in the whole house is the kitchen. To give it the personal details that you want, combination of different materials is the key; in this case we mixed wood with a white color

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Dakota Ridge Remodel

Alpine Design Kitchens

Transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Lisburne

Square Feet Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

Lake Oswego Kitchen & Family Room

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

The island is stained walnut. The cabinets are glazed paint. The gray-green hutch has copper mesh over the doors and is designed to appear as a separate free standing piece. Small appliances are behind the cabinets at countertop level next to the range. The hood is copper with an aged finish. The wall of windows keeps the room light and airy, despite the dreary Pacific Northwest winters! The fireplace wall was floor to ceiling brick with a big wood stove. The new fireplace surround is honed marble. The hutch to the left is built into the wall and holds all of their electronics. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/

Clairemont Whole House Renovation

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Brian & Caron's Mid-Century Kitchen, Dining & Living Room

Arciform

This 1951 Ranch home received a light and bright update to their kichen, adding an eating nook with built in book shelves tucked around the outer perimeter of the nook and an iconic boomerang table. Photo by Photo Art Portraits

Kitchen with White Cabinets 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!