Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and with island.

Sag Harbor Custom Home

Heartwood Corp

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. An open book shelf forms part of a breakfast bar on the dining area side of the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles in the kitchen area with exposed, original wood floorboards in the rest of the room. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting over the worktop. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Cayuga

Sterling Homes

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mid Century Urban

Vernon Wentz

This complete remodel was crafted after the mid century modern and was an inspiration to photograph. The use of brick work, cedar, glass and metal on the outside was well thought out as its transition from the great room out flowed to make the interior and exterior seem as one. The home was built by Classic Urban Homes and photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.

IN PROGRESS - LESLIEVILLE CONVERSION

BZ Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a double-bowl sink, marble benchtops, marble splashback, a peninsula and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen Interiors by Jennifer Ashton, Allied ASID

Jennifer Ashton, Allied ASID

Laurie Allegretti
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and medium wood cabinets.

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with with island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Chatham Eclectic White and Expresso

LS Lindstrom LLC

Peter Fornabal
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kathleen's Medallion Inset, Santa Cruz, White Kitchen

Lakeville Kitchen and Bath

This beautiful kitchen with Medallion Cabinetry, Cambria Quartdz Countertops and Wide plank flooring is the definition of dream kitchen. Designed by Kathleen Fredrich of Lakeville Kitchen and Bath, utilizing the Medallion Inset Beaded Santa Cruz Door Style with White Icing Classic Paint, and Brittanica Cambria Countertops.

Muswell Hill

Method Studio

Beautiful contemporary open plan family kitchen brought up to date with kitchen island, pendant lighting, herringbone tiles, stunning spot-lit shelves and cabinets. Wooden flooring adds warmth and sliding doors and roof lights bring in the natural light. David Bleeker Photography

Coastal Cottage

Kustom Home Design

We transformed an outdated, lack luster beach house on Fripp Island into a coastal retreat complete with southern charm and bright personality. The main living space was opened up to allow for a charming kitchen with open shelving, white painted ship lap, a large inviting island and sleek stainless steel appliances. Nautical details are woven throughout adding to the charisma and simplistic beauty of this coastal home. New dark hardwood floors contrast with the soft white walls and cabinetry, while also coordinating with the dark window sashes and mullions. The new open plan allows an abundance of natural light to wash through the interior space with ease. Tropical vegetation form beautiful views and welcome visitors like an old friend to the grand front stairway. The play between dark and light continues on the exterior with crisp contrast balanced by soft hues and warm stains. What was once nothing more than a shelter, is now a retreat worthy of the paradise that envelops it.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and soapstone benchtops.

Scandinavian Kitchen

Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and black floor.

Dilworth New Build - Living & Kitchen Design

House of Nomad

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, marble benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Dramatic Update - from Dated Cherry to Classic White

Painterati

Our clients were ready to update their cherry cabinetry. Instead of replacing their cabinets, they chose to paint them with a beautiful white enamel. The result is a perfect balance of warm wood, clean white and a stunning kitchen island color that matches the accent wall in their updated family room. Bookcase cabinets were updated with the same white enamel and a former TV cabinet gets new life as a stone fireplace. The beam color was selected to compliment the stone and creates fantastic visual interest.

Eclectic Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Hinkley Lighting

Kendall Lighting Center

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Beach House on Point

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This beach house was renovated to create an inviting escape for its owners’ as home away from home. The wide open greatroom that pours out onto vistas of sand and surf from behind a nearly removable bi-folding wall of glass, making summer entertaining a treat for the host and winter storm watching a true marvel for guests to behold. The views from each of the upper level bedroom windows make it hard to tell if you have truly woken in the morning, or if you are still dreaming… Photography: Paul Grdina

2017 Parade Home

Designs by Craig Veenker

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Kitchen with White Splashback 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!