Geneva Family Home Featuring Barn Wood Beams

Beautiful Decor Cabinetry kitchen with one of a kind barn wood beams, double sided fireplace, integrated appliances, and walnut top island.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cotswold country house extension and refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Refurbishment of a Grade II* Listed Country house with outbuildings in the Cotswolds. The property dates from the 17th Century and was extended in the 1920s by the noted Cotswold Architect Detmar Blow. The works involved significant repairs and restoration to the stone roof, detailing and metal windows, as well as general restoration throughout the interior of the property to bring it up to modern living standards. A new heating system was provided for the whole site, along with new bathrooms, playroom room and bespoke joinery. A new, large garden room extension was added to the rear of the property which provides an open-plan kitchen and dining space, opening out onto garden terraces.

津島店モデルハウス

クラシスホーム株式会社

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Nagoya with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island 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. 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. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Acreage Lifestyle Family Kitchen

Darren James Interiors

With significant internal wall remodelling, we removed an existing bedroom and utilised a lounge room to pave the way for a large open plan kitchen and dining area. We also removed an unwanted file storage room that backed onto the study and existing kitchen which allowed to the installation of a fully insulated temperature controlled cellar. A galley style kitchen was selected for the space and at the heart of the design is a large island bench that focuses on engagement and congregation and provides seating for 6. Acting as the activity hub of the kitchen, the island consists of split level benchtop which provides additional serving space for this family of avid entertainers. A standout feature is the large utility working wall that can be fully concealed when not in use and when open reveals not only a functional space but beautiful oak joinery and LED lit display shelving. The modern design of the kitchen is seen through the clean lines which are given an edge through the layering of materials resulting in a striking and rich palette. The all-black kitchen works well with the natural finishes and rawness of the timber finishes. The refined lines of the slimline Dekton benchtops complimented by the dark 2-pac and large format tiles make for a timeless scheme with an industrial edge. A fireplace was installed in the seating nook off the kitchen which was clad in rustic recycled timber, creating a textural element as well as bringing warmth and a sense of softness to the large space.

Timby ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Edwardian Family Terrace

Alberts House Ltd

Shaker kitchen cabinets were painted in a deep green to highlight the brass hardware. Carrara marble worktops and reclaimed oak on the island complete the scheme for a bespoke individual finish.

Custom Mosaic Backsplash

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country kitchen features a large island with bar stool seating. Black cabinets with gold hardware surround the kitchen. Open shelving is on both sides of the black gas-burning stove.

Peggy Blue

QuarterLab Design Build

Its got that vintage flare with all the modern amenities.
This is an example of an industrial l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and grey floor.

Lakeland Cottage, Cumbria

User

Photo of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, no island and black floor.

Exquisitely Renovated Semi

Cordony Group

This is an example of a small scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

American Classic Design

Aspen White Star, LLC

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

В гостях: Русский балет в Замоскворечье

Ольга Шангина | Photography

HGTV Urban Oasis 2017

Mill & Woods

Photo Credit: Robert Peterson- Rustic White Photography Open Concept Kitchen With Navy Cabinets Made to Wow To add distinctive style and personality, the kitchen at HGTV Urban Oasis 2017 focuses on eye-catching textures with a mix of historic windows, whitewashed brick and navy blue cabinets.

Country Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, no island and beige floor.

Nos réalisations de cuisines

Cuisines Thevenet

sabine cerrade
Contemporary kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Шоу-дом

Natalya Maximenko Design

This is an example of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown floor.

modern clé cement looking fabulous in spanish-style compound in hancock park

User

"xtra credit", our exclusive, bold black and white encaustic cement pattern, is show-stopping in this traditional kitchen! is stretches across the floor and proves the point that surfaces really can transform the world around us! shop here: https://www.cletile.com/products/moroccan-encaustic-cement-tile-xtra-credit designed by nickey kehoe design studio, photographed by tessa neustadt

Morningside - Contemporary

Alair Homes Decatur

Photos by Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Lake Tahoe Kitchen

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles 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!