Large scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Custom Beach House Bonita Springs

Calusa Construction, Inc.

Kitchen Pantry
Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Rumson, NJ

Master Design Cabinetry

Traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rénovation d’un appartement à Paris-Buttes Chaumont - Cuisine contemporaine

Bän Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Maroubra House 01

BJB Architects

Inspiration for a beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Hamilton Kitchen

Main Street Kitchens at Botellos

This modern farmhouse kitchen features reclaimed flooring and island countertop, farmhouse sink, marble countertops, Grabill custom cabinetry, with a unique drawer for tupperware and beautiful table with built in benches. Photography by Eric Roth

Kitchens

Habitat by Resene

Painted in Resene Beryl Green and Resene Blackboard Paint. Ply benchtop and ceiling 'rose' in Resene Colorwood Walnut. Ceiling in Resene Rice Cake. Photo by Frances Oliver

Апартаменты Пресненский вал

Красюк Сергей

Красюк Сергей
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Pantries

Twin Cities Closet Company

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kapalua Textures

Rick Ryniak Architects

Large tropical open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multiple islands and stainless steel appliances.

Miniküche

studio jan homann

Die abtrennbare, jedoch durch große Fenster und die Schiebetür offen wirkende Aufteilung des Raumes am Fenstergegenüberliegenden Ende des Esszimmers gewährt großzügige Einblicke in die neue Küche. Der so ständig einzusehende Teil des neuen Interiors ist bewußt offen und leicht gestaltet. Nur die Dunstabzugshaube bildet das optische Gegengewicht zu den beinahe raumhohen Küchenschränken in der nicht-sichtbaren Raumecke rechts. Schubladen, Eckrondells, Apothekerauszüge sorgen zusammen mit den großen Schränken für überraschend viel Stauraum auf der geringen Grundfläche.

Clever Storage by Wood-Mode

Cabinets & Designs

Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry provides an opportunity to transform any kitchen space into a clever storage idea.
Small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances and vinyl floors.

Stunning kitchen extension in Bromley.

Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography

Photography by Veronica Rodriguez
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and white appliances.

Kitchen Design

Dalm Construction Ltd.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Marion Street

BKC Kitchen and Bath

With the removal of dark oak cabinets and the addition of soft blues and greys, this kitchen renovation in Denver boasts a beautiful new look that is bright, open and captivating. Perimeter cabinetry: Crystal Cabinet Works, French Villa Square door style, Overcast with black highlight. Island cabinetry: Crystal Cabinet Works, French Villa Square door style, Gravel. Walnut butcher block countertop. Top Knobs hardware, Transcend Collection in Sable finish. Design by: Sandra Maday, BKC Kitchen and Bath

Open, airy kitchen in Rutland, UK

Hill Farm Furniture Ltd

Bright, open and airy Knocking through a few rooms to create a large open-plan area, the owners of this sleek kitchen wanted to create a free, fluid space that made the kitchen the unequivocal hub of the home whilst at the same time stylistically linking to the rest of the property. We were tasked with creating a large open-plan kitchen and dining area that also leads through to a cosy snug, ideal for relaxing after a hard afternoon over the Aga!! The owners gave us creative control in the space, so with a loose rein and a clear head we fashioned a faultless kitchen complete with a large central island, a sunken sink and Quooker tap. For optimum storage (and a dash of style) we built a number of large larders, one of which cleverly conceals a television, as well as a false chimney surround to frame the Aga and a bespoke drinks unit. All the units are hand-crafted from Quebec Yellow Timber and hand-painted in Zoffany ‘Smoke’ and ‘Elephant Gray’ Walnut worktops, with Silestone ‘Lagoon’ Worktops around the outside and American Black Walnut on the island. Photo: Chris Ashwin

Interior Photography for Clare Topham Interior Design

Daniella Cesarei Photography

Daniella Cesarei
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors and no island.

Transitional Kitchens

Schreck Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Cambridge Modern Family Condo

Reverse Architecture

Counter space is multiplied by the overhanging maple shelf at the back of the banquette. The kitchen is animated by a rich variety of materials. Photo and styling by Heidi Solander

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops 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!