This French Country kitchen features a large island with a butcher block countertop and bar stool seating. Black kitchen cabinets with gold hardware surround the kitchen. Open shelving is on both sides of the gas-burning stove. A floral loveseat sits against the window with an oval dining table to create a pop of color.

Wolf Creek Ranch, Woodland, Utah Residence

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Tiverton Bone

Wickes

Tiverton Bone is a truly timeless classic that will never date. These stunning shaker style doors are crafted with solid oak frames, veneer centre panels and softly painted with a bone white eggshell finish. Choose wooden flooring and worktops for a warm and welcoming note.

2017 Parade Home

Designs by Craig Veenker

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Contemporain Cuisine

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white benchtop.

Traditional Mountain Roost

User

The star of this South Carolina mountain home's traditional kitchen is the cast stone hood hanging above a black Lacanche range. The antique brass faucet and pot-filler add vintage sheen and coordinate with the range’s hardware. Dark walnut-stained beams, island and hardwood floors contrast with the ivory plaster walls and ceiling. Cabinets finished in a light taupe paint with chocolate glaze are accented in restoration glass with lead caming and pewter hardware. Black Pearl granite, which has been brushed and enhanced, tops the counters and climbs the backsplash. The stone's flecks of silver, gold and gray add depth. Counter stools covered in cream and taupe striped burlap are trimmed with bronze nails and pull up to the expansive island. Above the island hovers an iron chandelier, shedding light on the white farm sink. This space was designed to fill with friends – prepping, cooking and delighting in each luxurious detail. Just beyond this drool-worthy room is a peek of the home’s stately dining room.

Tipperary Dekton

Stone Surfaces Ltd

Dekton Surfaces - We supplied and fabricated the Dekton surfaces for this bespoke kitchen by Richard Burke Design. The look is classic and sympathetic to the era of the dwelling. Blending in with the timeless colour scheme (Little Greene Celestial Blue with Hick’s Blue on the island), the extremely resilient Dekton surfaces were selected to meet the needs of this working kitchen. Images Infinity Media

Dromore Handpainted

Wrights Design House

This beautifully designed and lovingly crafted bespoke handcrafted kitchen features a four panelled slip detailed door. The 30mm tulip wood cabintery has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Old White with island in Pigeon and wall panelling in Slipper Satin. An Iroko breakfast bar brings warmth and texture, while contrasting nicely with the 30mm River White granite work surface. Images Infinity Media

Open Concept Kitchen with Traditional Cabinetry and Island Seating

Classic Cupboards, Inc

This traditional kitchen design maximizes entertaining and storage potential. The open floor provided ample space for a massive island complete with storage and seating. The Quartzite countertop and chosen light fixtures complete the elegance of this space.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

5323 Central Ave

Jennifer Busler Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Happy Valley Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and marble benchtops.

Rolling Hills Estates - Sprawling Ranch – Great Room kitchen

OCTOBER 5 Fine Home Builders

adamtaylorphotos.com
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

New Retreat

Whitlock Builders

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets.

Modern Lake House Kitchen

Space Redefined

Modern Lake House Kitchen
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

New Albany - Modern Georgian

Cooley Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Barrow Road

Mailen Design

Peter Landers
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mid Century Modern in Point Loma

Inplace Studio

Custom Walnut Kitchen by Inplace Studio
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Amberley Project

Bronzie Design + Build

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

L-shaped Kitchen with Panelled Appliances 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!