Jeff Roberts Imaging
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, window splashback and brown floor.

Habersham Kitchen

The Cabinet Shoppe

The Cabinet Shoppe Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA This kitchen is located in our showroom in Tapestry Park. and features Habersham Cabinetry. The Cabinetry features two colors - Antique White and Continental Blue with White Highlights. It has two tower units on each side of the farmhouse sink, as well as a decorative curved arch which follows a curved window top. Two large utility cabinets are accented with large mirrored doors on both top and bottom. Photographed by Jessie Preza

Bellevue Somerset Remodel

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Drew Rice, Red Pants Studio
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Kitchens by Julie Williams Design

Julie Williams Design

Photo of a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Arts Crafts Kitchen

MN Builders

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and white appliances.

Victorian Splendor

SV Design

Originally designed by J. Merrill Brown in 1887, this Queen Anne style home sits proudly in Cambridge's Avon Hill Historic District. Past was blended with present in the restoration of this property to its original 19th century elegance. The design satisfied historical requirements with its attention to authentic detailsand materials; it also satisfied the wishes of the family who has been connected to the house through several generations. Photo Credit: Peter Vanderwarker

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Attico SR | Nel centro di Parma

Architetto Matteo Dall'Asta

Cucina a T con piano in gres, ante laccate per le basi mentre vetro retro laccato per i pensili.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bologna with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, pink floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Northern

Jenny Martin Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Amherst

User

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Federal Home Restoration

Arnold Lumber Company

This historic home in Westerly, RI, features Boulevard Doors in Maple with a designer white finish Counter top: LG La Viatera, Minuet Designer Credit: Lauren Burnap

English Reeded Glass Cabinet Ends

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Cherry Pacifica door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry with Slate stain. Side cabinets feature English Reeded Glass.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, a peninsula, glass-front cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Craftsman Revived

CG&S Design-Build

Off the kitchen is a new family room and laundry. In addition, a hallway featuring a command center, craft closet and original bathroom, leads to the original guest bedroom, currently being used as an office. Photography by Tre Dunham

Warm and Inviting

Hahka Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Port Royal Perfection

Kitchens By Clay

Frank Berna Photography
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and panelled appliances.

Parker House

Monika Ross

Inspiration for an expansive scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Yellowstone Club Residence

Tate Interiors

Longview Studios
Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

The Redfield Home

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

steinbergerphoto.com
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, subway tile splashback, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Classic Kitchen ant Chic Study

Beckwith Interiors

Photo Credit: Bill LaFevor
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

L-shaped Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets 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!