BESPOKE
This is an example of a large scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances and brown floor.

Contemporary-Transitional Projects

Planning and Building, Inc

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

River Oaks Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Challenge: Redesign the kitchen area for the original owner who built this home in the early 1970’s. Our design challenge was to create a completely new space that was functional, beautiful and much more open. The original kitchen, storage and utility spaces were outdated and very chopped up with a mechanical closet placed in the middle of the space located directly in front of the only large window in the room. We relocated the mechanical closet and the utility room to the back of the space with a Butler’s Pantry separating the two. The original large window is now revealed with a new lowered eating bar and a second island centered on it, featuring a dramatic linear light fixture above. We enlarged the window over the main kitchen sink for more light and created a new window to the right of the sink with a view towards the pool. The main cooking area of the kitchen features a large island with elevated walnut seating bar and 36” gas cooktop. A full 36” Built-in Refrigerator is located in the Kitchen with an additional Sub-Zero Refrigerator and Freezer located in the Butler’s Pantry. Result: Client’s Dream Kitchen Realized. Designed by Micqui McGowen, CKD, RID. Photographed by Julie Soefer.

Two Isle

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This kitchen originally had a long island that the owners needed to walk around to access the butler’s pantry, which was a major reason for the renovation. The island was separated in order to have a better traffic flow – with one island for cooking with a prep sink and the second offering seating and storage. 2″ thick mitered honed Stuario Gold marble countertops are accented by soft satin brass hardware, while the backsplash is a unique jet-cut white marble in an arabesque pattern. The perimeter inset cabinetry is painted a soft white. while the islands are a warm grey. The window wall features a 5-foot-long stone farm sink with two faucets, while a 60″ range and two full 30″ ovens are located on the opposite wall. A custom hood with elegant, gentle sloping lines is embellished with a hammered antique brass collar and antique pewter rivets.

French Neoclassic- Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Texas Transitional

Gibson Gimpel Interior Design

Detail of opening from kitchen to pantry and islands
Design ideas for an expansive transitional kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and white benchtop.

Sellick Ranch Road Kitchen and Bath

Lori K Design Studio

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

French Modern Spec Home-Kitchen

Studio Shelter

French modern home, featuring modern cabinetry, lighting and fixtures
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Oxford Blue handle-less Shaker

Arlington Interiors

We love this space! The client wanted to open up two rooms into one by taking out the dividing wall. This really opened up the space and created a real social space for the whole family. The are lots f nice features within this design, the L shape island works perfectly in the space. The patterned floor and exposed brick work really give this design character. Silestone Quartz Marble finish worktops, Sheraton Savoy Shaker handles-less kitchen. Build work completed by NDW Build Photos by Murat Ozkasim

The Dark Farmhouse

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Ginnifer Heinrichs
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Estate Home

David Charlez Designs

An expansive kitchen features double islands, a kitchen sink in one island, and a second sink located on an outside wall with a view out the window. This classic styled kitchen features custom white cabinets, and upset ceiling detail finished with stained ship lap and crown detail. The jewelry of this room is the beautiful variety of pendant lighting. Photo by Spacecrafting

Falcon Point Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor and black benchtop.

French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Barrington Home

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Cynthia Lynn
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, a farmhouse sink and multiple islands.

Woodburn - El Camino Capistrano, Dana Point

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Open Invitation

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Our Work

John Welch Fine kitchen and bath.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with multiple islands, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Largo Modern Entertainer

Picture Perfect Kitchen Designs

Brandi Image Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Expansive Traditional in Scarsdale

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

For this project, the entire kitchen was designed around the “must-have” Lacanche range in the stunning French Blue with brass trim. That was the client’s dream and everything had to be built to complement it. Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD worked with Paul Benowitz and Dipti Shah of Benowitz Shah Architects to contemporize the kitchen while staying true to the original house which was designed in 1928 by regionally noted architect Franklin P. Hammond. The clients purchased the home over two years ago from the original owner. While the house has a magnificent architectural presence from the street, the basic systems, appointments, and most importantly, the layout and flow were inappropriately suited to contemporary living. The new plan removed an outdated screened porch at the rear which was replaced with the new family room and moved the kitchen from a dark corner in the front of the house to the center. The visual connection from the kitchen through the family room is dramatic and gives direct access to the rear yard and patio. It was important that the island separating the kitchen from the family room have ample space to the left and right to facilitate traffic patterns, and interaction among family members. Hence vertical kitchen elements were placed primarily on existing interior walls. The cabinetry used was Bilotta’s private label, the Bilotta Collection – they selected beautiful, dramatic, yet subdued finishes for the meticulously handcrafted cabinetry. The double islands allow for the busy family to have a space for everything – the island closer to the range has seating and makes a perfect space for doing homework or crafts, or having breakfast or snacks. The second island has ample space for storage and books and acts as a staging area from the kitchen to the dinner table. The kitchen perimeter and both islands are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Paper White. The wall cabinets flanking the sink have wire mesh fronts in a statuary bronze – the insides of these cabinets are painted blue to match the range. The breakfast room cabinetry is Benjamin Moore’s Lampblack with the interiors of the glass cabinets painted in Paper White to match the kitchen. All countertops are Vermont White Quartzite from Eastern Stone. The backsplash is Artistic Tile’s Kyoto White and Kyoto Steel. The fireclay apron-front main sink is from Rohl while the smaller prep sink is from Linkasink. All faucets are from Waterstone in their antique pewter finish. The brass hardware is from Armac Martin and the pendants above the center island are from Circa Lighting. The appliances, aside from the range, are a mix of Sub-Zero, Thermador and Bosch with panels on everything.

Regatta Bay Lakefront Home

Destin Custom Home Builders

Photo of an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with White Splashback and multiple Islands 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!