This once compact & dark kitchen is now beautifully bright. The homeowners knew they wanted to focus their attention on the kitchen area, providing space to entertain family and friends. Their open kitchen includes a custom island with built-in cabinets providing extra storage and additional seating, floor to ceiling pantry cabinets, a custom drawer under the stove top, perfect for hot pads and mitts, these are only a few of the tailored details this spacious kitchen has to offer.

Del Dios Villa

Tosti Design

This is an example of a large l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Timeless Country

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white benchtop, timber, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

My work: Cohasset Shingle style

Kate Jackson Design

Read McKendree
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Halfmoon ct

SCM Design Group

Stunning kitchen Every detail matters to us. A wonderful final product, combine natural materials with the best appliances available.
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

West Frisco Home Remodel

Servigon Construction Group

Large expansive kitchen with dual tone cabinets, white quartz and a picket tile backsplash
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ridgeview Street

Farmer's Daughter Interiors & Design

In the kitchen, white cabinetry feels so fresh + classic and the black hardware we chose is the perfect punctuation to draw attention to details in the millwork. We chose a backsplash that has both grey and brown tones while still feeling simple enough to coordinate perfectly with the veined quartz countertop. A large window over the sink provides the space with an ample amount of natural light but we added in these fun geometric pendants lights over the island to help define the space and tie in the black hardware. The island itself is custom-stained in a finish the clients hand selected; in fact, it was one of the first things chosen in the whole house! The flooring throughout the living room + kitchen space is a cork product which is durable yet soft underfoot and environmentally friendly. Points all around! Photography by: Jacksons Designs https://jacksondesigns.ca

Beach-side French Country

B Elevated Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor and green benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Design- San Fernando Valley

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

Galley kitchen layout with stainless steel countertop put over walnut wood kitchen cabinets to keep the denting and dinging effect to a minimum. The cabinetry is made of polished walnut wool material to bring the warmth and durability to complete the transitional style.

Fresh Fairfield Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This large Connecticut kitchen kept its spacious footprint while getting a clean, transitional refresh. Designed with Wood-Mode Nordic White perimeter cabinets and an antique weathered white oak island, creating a plethora of new storage solutions. Accessorized with honey brass hardware and a stunning Darlana Visual Comfort Lantern.

Locust Valley

KBH Design Inc

Sal Diaz
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Pepper Laner Renovation and Addition

HSPartners

Expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, yellow splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Bourg la Reine

Vanessa SORIA architecte

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Paris with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor and white benchtop.

Locust Valley

KBH Design Inc

Sal Diaz
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Ridgeview Street

Farmer's Daughter Interiors & Design

Coastal Residence

Andra Martens Design Studio

David Duncan Livingston
Expansive modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Sendero Homes

Austin Wood Works

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Halfmoon ct

SCM Design Group

Stunning kitchen Every detail matters to us. A wonderful final product, combine natural materials with the best appliances available.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Pantry with Limestone 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!