Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback and subway tile splashback.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, dark wood cabinets and yellow splashback.

Kitchen with glass tile

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Portland with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Our Work

Potsdam Tile Company

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in New York with ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and yellow splashback.

Shine on

kabi kitchen and bath cabinets

A place to prepare drinks and open wine bottles is intentionally located outside the kitchen's main traffic area. Integrated drawer pulls continue the kitchen's clean lines,

My recent kitchen remodel

Bullis Photography

Copyright 2009 Bullis Photography
Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, white cabinets, yellow splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Pool House & Wine Cellar

Beckwith Interiors

Photo Credit: Kim Sargent
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen II

Soledad Builders, LLC

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, yellow splashback and wood benchtops.

Modern Walnut Kitchen

Krista Agapito - S&W Kitchens, Inc.

RIckie Agapito - aofotos.com E2 Homes Green Apple Architecture S & W Kitchens
Large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen Splashback

Maurimosaic

Hand made mosaic artistic tiles designed and produced on the Gold Coast - Australia. They have an artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them.

6th Street Custom Kitchen Upgrade

Eaton Designs

Photography by Stephen Schauer
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cliff Ranch

MMW Architects

Photo of a country galley kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop, exposed beam, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, yellow splashback, panelled appliances and brown floor.

Kitchen Servery

Master Edge Homes

Beautiful glass front upper cabinets over walnut counter. Servery increases storage and function while adding a pop of colour
Inspiration for an arts and crafts kitchen in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and yellow splashback.

Andare a vivere in campagna. Recuperare una Cascina a Monza - MQ 170

Arch+ Studio

Country single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Shaker II Project

KAS Interior Design

Opening up the wall to create a larger kitchen brought in more outdoor lighting and created a more open space. Glass door lighted cabinets create display for the clients china.

Shine on

kabi kitchen and bath cabinets

A center island wrapped in laminate adds texture and balances the high gloss solid acrylic and glass cabinets on the sink wall. The solid acrylic doors and refrigerator panels wear trend setting gray. All doors and drawers feature European hardware and slow close technology. Builder: KJO Construction LLC Photos by Robert Kittila Photography

JRP Design & Remodel, Inc.

JRP Design & Remodel

This sleek and contemporary kitchen remains inviting with the warm colors and homey with the glass-front cabinets while maintaining a highly modern and streamlined design.

Contemporary Kitchens

Nordic Kitchens and Baths

Steve Whitsitt Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, yellow cabinets, yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Classic West Los Angeles Kitchen Remodel

Gregory Greenwood Construction

Reeded glass upper cabinet doors add visual interest to the space.
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Paul Kelley Architecture

The kitchen took the combination of classic and contemporary to a new level, capping the existing upper cabinets with beveled-glass doors to tie in the entire home’s remodel.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Yellow 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!