Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Modern Farmhouse in Willow Glen-Dorrance Drive

Sheila Santwani, Realtor & Developer

Walk in pantry with custom shelving, maple butcher block countertop and dutch door to mudroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful Country Style Kitchen

Panelform

Panelform product used: Kendal (Shaker) style doors in Mist
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mark2

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

Kitchen Island,
Design ideas for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New house Jan Juc

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

Kitchen with ocean views
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Black and Oak Kitchen

Wood Works Brighton

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Sussex with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood benchtops.

Retro Modern Kitchen

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Mid-century modern kitchen with brass accents maket his space retro, yet modern. The custom tile and backsplash over the funky colored cooktop/oven make the smaller space look bright and vibrant. Mixing the wood tones and white on both the cabinets and the countertop keeps your eye guessing. This home-bread baker got the bread oven of his dreams, too.

Timeless Industrial Rustic kitchen

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Birds eye view of this luxurious bespoke designed kitchen!
Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Live Edge Island Kitchen and Bathroom Oasis

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

John Tsantes
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

South London Semi Detached House

Beacham Architects

Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.

В стиле mid-century modern

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Современная кухня в сером цвете

Атмосфера

Фасады ЛДСП бетон Встроенная техника, подсветка
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Macdonald

EA Home Design

Design ideas for a country kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

169 - San Clemente - Design Build Transitional Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design Build Transitional Kitchen Remodel with custom cabinets in San Clemente with Halloween Decoration
Large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Cloverdale House

Board & Vellum

Photo by Travis Peterson
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

0909 End of terrace home transformation in North London

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional with Rustic Kitchen

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Ski in / Ski out Row House

MB architecture + design

This is an example of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This beautiful eclectic kitchen brings together the class and simplistic feel of mid century modern with the comfort and natural elements of the farmhouse style. The white cabinets, tile and countertops make the perfect backdrop for the pops of color from the beams, brass hardware and black metal fixtures and cabinet frames.

Southern Comfort

Tom Williams Residential, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and White Benchtop 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!