Small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Autumn Red Farmhouse

Metzler Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with the view

Haute Designs

Added accessories to maximize and organize storage.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Caledonia Loop, Coogee

CONTEMPO DESIGN

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen pantry in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Chef's Pantry

Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake View Kitchen Remodeling

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Lake View Kitchen Remodeling Walk In Pantry Storage
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

2019 Salt Lake City Parade of Homes

The Cabinet Gallery

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pantry Remodel

Closet Envy

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kemper Cabinets: Pantry Walk Through Cabinet

MasterBrand Cabinets

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home - Oakton VA

Berriz Design Build Group

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Complete remodel- Burlingame, CA

W and W Builders Group Inc.

Complete remodel at Burlingame, CA, High Quality laminate flooring, flat-panel white kitchen cabinets, soft closing doors, custom island, Quartz Calacata White countertop, Stainless steel appliances, Led lighting and island light fixtures, quartz slab backsplash.

Simple yet elegant kitchen renovation

Don Foote Contracting

Pull out corner cabinet a good use of space. Photo by Todd Gieg
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

O'Brien Harris Transitional

O'Brien Harris LLC

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, white benchtop, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey cabinets.

Museum of Modern Art Tower Residence

Fundamental Design

View of the kitchen from the pantry highlighting the east Midtown views. Featured are the expansive Sea Pearl quartzite counters, backsplash, and island, the custom walnut cabinets, and the built-in appliances. Photo credit: Alan Tansey

Transitional Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, Quartz Countertops, Mosaic Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

In this 1930’s home, the kitchen had been previously remodeled in the 90’s. The goal was to make the kitchen more functional, add storage and bring back the original character of the home. This was accomplished by removing the adjoining wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a peninsula with a breakfast bar where the wall once existed. A redesign of the original breakfast nook created a space for the refrigerator, pantry, utility closet and coffee bar which camouflages the radiator. An exterior door was added so the homeowner could gain access to their back patio. The homeowner also desired a better solution for their coats, so a small mudroom nook was created in their hallway. The products installed were Waypoint 630F Cherry Spice Cabinets, Sangda Falls Quartz with Double Roundover Edge on the Countertop, Crystal Shores Random Linear Glass Tile - Sapphire Lagoon Backsplash, and Hendrik Pendant Lights.

Sweet and Salty Pantry

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Kara Lashuay
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Townhouse's renovation

RénoDéco etc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Montreal with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Provincial Kitchen With Mouthwatering Butler's Pantry

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Did we say mouthwatering? We all wish we could have a butler's pantry this well organised. Open shelving in a butler's pantry keeps everything readily accessible, a combination of deep and shallow shelving ensures there is a place for everything. Adjustable shelving allows for changes in what you want to store. Tim Turner Photography

5th Avenue Renovation

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Using an existing opening, we were able to create a walk-in pantry adjacent to the new kitchen. Photo by: Dwight Yee
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets and brown floor.

L-shaped Kitchen Pantry 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!