Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Colorful Ranch Retreat

JJ Interiors

A winning combination in this gorgeous kitchen...mixing rich, warm woods, a chiseled edge countertop and painted cabinets, capped with a custom copper hood. The textured tile splash is the perfect backdrop while the sleek pendant light hovers above.

Cedarburg Custom First Floor Renovation

Froze Design Build, Inc.

James Meyer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coastal Condo - Naples

Design West

The primary color scheme of this room uses various shades of blue, to help pop-in coastal undertones. We mixed patterns and straight lines with organic elements to create soft edges.

Mt Airy Country Craftsman

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Waterfront Transformation

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Greg Reigler
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, grey splashback and brown floor.

Chouinard Kitchen Renovation

CarpetsPlus Colortile MA

Eric Pavao
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Parade of Homes 2018 Garden Home

Roland Builder, Inc.

Alan Wycheck Photography The kitchen features painted cabinetry, grand 8" island, granite countertops and GE Cafe Slate appliances.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

St James White Painted Cabinets

Port City Cabinets

Kitchen Highlights: -White painted cabinets -Custom wood hood -Kitchen with barn door to pantry -Seeded glass doors
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Oak Kitchen Makeover

Designs by BSB

The clients believed the peninsula footprint was required due to the unique entry points from the hallway leading to the dining room and the foyer. The new island increases storage, counters and a more pleasant flow of traffic from all directions. The biggest challenge was trying to make the structural beam that ran perpendicular to the space work in a new design; it was off center and difficult to balance the cabinetry and functional spaces to work with it. In the end it was decided to increase the budget and invest in moving the header in the ceiling to achieve the best design, esthetically and funcationlly. Specific storage designed to meet the clients requests include: - pocket doors at counter tops for everyday appliances - deep drawers for pots, pans and Tupperware - island includes designated zone for baking supplies - tall and shallow pantry/food storage for easy access near island - pull out spice near cooking - tray dividers for assorted baking pans/sheets, cutting boards and numerous other serving trays - cutlery and knife inserts and built in trash/recycle bins to keep things organized and convenient to use, out of sight - custom design hutch to hold various, yet special dishes and silverware Elements of design chosen to meet the clients wishes include: - painted cabinetry to lighten up the room that lacks windows and give relief/contrast to the expansive wood floors - monochromatic colors throughout give peaceful yet elegant atmosphere o stained island provides interest and warmth with wood, but still unique in having a different stain than the wood floors – this is repeated in the tile mosaic backsplash behind the rangetop - punch of fun color used on hutch for a unique, furniture feel - carefully chosen detailed embellishments like the tile mosaic, valance toe boards, furniture base board around island, and island pendants are traditional details to not only the architecture of the home, but also the client’s furniture and décor. - Paneled refrigerator minimizes the large appliance, help keeping an elegant feel Superior cooking equipment includes a combi-steam oven, convection wall ovens paired with a built-in refrigerator with interior air filtration to better preserve fresh foods. Photography by Gregg Willett

Harvard St Kitchen

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

Shaker style kitchen with colorful fun accents! Photos by SJIborra
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Gorgeous Upgraded Kitchen, Bathrooms, & Basement

Hayberg Restoration Network

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

11 Falls Reserve

LuxeMark Company

Photos by Tad Davis
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, blue cabinets and beige splashback.

Cristallo Quartzite Kitchen

Spazio Marble and Granite

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Granite Kitchen countertops

Keystone Granite

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and with island.

ARCHITECTURAL KITCHEN

Clive Christian Furniture Co.

James Robinson
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cheshire with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen Remodeling - Castle Hill

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

The Modern-Style Kitchen Includes Italian custom-made cabinetry, electrically operated, new custom-made pantries, granite backsplash, wood flooring and granite countertops. The kitchen island combined exotic quartzite and accent wood countertops. Appliances included: built-in refrigerator with custom hand painted glass panel, wolf appliances, and amazing Italian Terzani chandelier.

Custom Estate Home at The Forest at Pevely Farms in Eureka

Hibbs Homes

Large gourmet kitchen Designer kitchen featuring: Oversized island with granite countertops Upgraded appliance package including side-by-side refrigerator/freezer Large walk-in pantry with desk area Hardwood flooring https://www.hibbshomes.com/new-home-in-development-at-the-forest-at-pevely-farms-in-eureka

L-shaped Kitchen with Granite 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!