Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, no island, white splashback and ceramic floors.

Hit the Slopes

Brunarhans

Narrow with a sloped roof presents a bit a challenge for this kitchen. The island seating moves people out of the way, giving the cook plenty of room. Clever storage space and tall pantry cabinets makes everything available in a small space.

Summer Cottage On The Bay

Mullman Seidman Architects

Summer cottage by Mullman Seidman Architects. © Mullman Seidman Architects
Small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Contemporary Marble Kitchen

A&E Construction and Design Center

A&E Construction. This Princeton NJ kitchen remodel was part of a larger, full-home interior remodel in which we gutted an existing structure in order to design and construct a more contemporary interior in accordance with the clients' tastes.

Industrial Farmhouse

VARA Design

Industrial farmhouse style kitchen, cork wall covering, industrial pendant
This is an example of an industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen 1 Queen Anne Bungalow

Seattle Custom Cabinets

photography by Tim Schultz
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with tile benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

West End Studio

The Cross Interior Design

Janis Nicolay
This is an example of an eclectic separate kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

Retro Kitchen

Hammer & Hand

The kitchen's surface-mounted light fixtures came from School House Electric with shades from Rejuvenation. The light fixture in the butler's pantry (see later in this post) also came from School House, and its vintage shade was found on the Internet from a dealer in Minnesota. The floor is a classic checkerboard pattern (usually found in black and white). - Mitchell Snyder Photography Have questions about this project? Check out this FAQ post: http://hammerandhand.com/field-notes/retro-kitchen-remodel-qa/

French Vanilla

Bradford Design LLC

This is the most elegant and formal kitchen Bradford Design has created to date. Yet only a few steps through a paneled-finished interior refrigerator cabinet one will find a less formal, complimentary second kitchen with features such as “chicken wire” cabinet door fronts on furniture-like cabinetry. The kitchen has a custom Bradford Design range hood, an island designed to look like it is supported by furniture legs, and an especially large and dramatic wall built-in. All of the cabinetry - on each wall in both kitchens - were designed totally symmetrical and without a seam between cabinets on the same plane. Integrating the cabinetry crown molding with the architect’s integrate room crown was another design challenge that defines this room. A Bradford Design master vanity continues the “all white” theme throughout this new French home on the water. Photographer: Greg Hadley Featured articles: "Better Homes and Gardens" Special Interest Publication "Beautiful Kitchens", Summer 2009 and "Washington Spaces" magazine, Spring 2009.

Minimal in the Kitchen

Julie Schuster Design Studio

When working with small spaces, especially a galley kitchen it is important to achieve a nice proportion of light and dark elements. A dark porcelain floor was selected for its functional and maintenance free properties. Conscious of the fact that we didn't want to create a visually small space by adding more dark components, white shaker style cabinets were selected, along with white appliances and white stone counter top. In order to create a design connection to the floor and create some visual interest, a black linear strip of tile runs along the back-splash with a field of white 3x6 tile.

BALINTORE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

PROVINCIAL GLAM - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, using an 'in house' detailed door and panel profile - Custom mantle with feature decorative corbels and a decorative shelf - Proud mouldings / corbels used throughout to accentuate the provincial style - Satin polyurethane finish - Natural marble 'Carrara Goia' with a four layered bullnose edge on the island & double bullnose edge on the cooktop side - Custom mirror display doors with 'brass antique mirror' inlays - Fully integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher - Classic butlers sink with brass ornate mixer tap and spray arm - Recessed LED strip and round lighting - Brass handels - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Moods

moki GmbH

Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Cabin

Outside Architecture

Small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Flip Manchester Kitchen

Made by Patchi

The starting point of the overall design plan was to change one of the entry points in this kitchen from a narrow doorway to a beautiful archway. Because the existing breakfast nook featured an archway, we decided to mimic that architectural element to create a cohesive look. We paired the white cabinetry with a white quartz countertop that features pretty gray veins. And to complement the design, we added a counter-to-ceiling classic subway tile for the backsplash. The gorgeous Café appliances in matte white help elevate the aesthetics of this room. While the white color helps the appliances blend with the white cabinets, the brass handles and details make them stand out. There is a harmonious tension between the black and brass accessories that bring so much energy into this space. We added open shelving to create a visual interest right above the farmhouse-style sink. The black metal shelves from Cascade Iron filled the gap between the two windows and help in creating an instant focal point. We’ve styled the bottom shelves with everyday items while keeping the pretty decorative items on the top shelf.

Mykonos Beach House Remodel

Gina Drago Design

I always love when a client says “do what you think”. I had the best time designing this beach house for another adorable family. When I learned the homes history and the families Greek heritage, my brain entered Mykonos mode. They agreed and let me run with it. Both floors of the home went thru some major overhaul (pictures to come). Luckily I had a dream of a contractor and some magical tradespeople to work with. Not the quickest reno but I’ve learned in this business, nothing pretty comes easy or fast. Big thanks to: @ocgranite, @millmansappliances, @blindfactoryinc, @moegrimes, @joe57bc1, @firstclasshomeservices, @tilemarketofdelaware @mikes_carpet_connection, @generations_oc, @nwilson8503, @savannah_lawyer @dalecropper, @love.letters.oc @rickyjohnson6687

Olmo 33

NastidePlasti Studio

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Beautiful Laguna Kitchen Remodel | Burnsville, MN | White Birch Design LLC

White Birch Design, LLC

This 1970's home had a complete makeover! The goal of the project was to 1) open up the main floor living and gathering spaces and 2) create a more beautiful and functional kitchen. We took out the dividing wall between the front living room and the kitchen and dining room to create one large gathering space, perfect for a young family and for entertaining friends! Onto the exciting part - the kitchen! The existing kitchen was U-Shaped with not much room to have more than 1 person working at a time. We kept the appliances in the same locations, but really expanded the amount of workspace and cabinet storage by taking out the peninsula and adding a large island. The cabinetry, from Holiday Kitchens, is a blue-gray color on the lowers and classic white on the uppers. The countertops are walnut butcherblock on the perimeter and a marble looking quartz on the island. The backsplash, one of our favorites, is a diamond shaped mosaic in a rhombus pattern, which adds just the right amount of texture without overpowering all the gorgeous details of the cabinets and countertops. The hardware is a champagne bronze - one thing we love to do is mix and match our metals! The faucet is from Kohler and is in Matte Black, the sink is from Blanco and is white. The flooring is a luxury vinyl plank with a warm wood tone - which helps bring all the elements of the kitchen together we think! Overall - this is one of our favorite kitchens to date - so many beautiful details on their own, but put together create this gorgeous kitchen!

Beach Side Living

Sojo Design Ltd

Inspiration for a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen in Riverdale 09/2019

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

ALL finished.
Large modern u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

МЯТНОЕ ШАЛЕ, ПЕРЛАМУТРОВЫЙ ЗВОН

OMOIKIRI

Автор: Марченкова Ирина
Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Moscow with a farmhouse sink, no island, white benchtop, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with White Splashback and White Appliances 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!