Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Large Kitchen

Rick Ritivoy CGR Project Designer

Double island concept keeps the cook from being crowded by guests and allows plenty of room to spread out guests and food. The suspended soffit helps make high ceilings more interesting by breaking up the empty space above the direct sight line of upper cabinets.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Modern Kitchen Line

Abbot Hill Cabinetry, LLC

Photo of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and red benchtop.

Blue & Copper Kitchen on a budget

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

The painted finish wall cabinets feature an extra-height cornice scribed to the ceiling, for a more premium look and feel.
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cardiff with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, beige floor and red benchtop.

Appartement de plain pied à Sceaux

BAT & CO

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and red benchtop.

Contemporary Home West Hollywood

BRENT SILVER CONSTRUCTION

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Red and Retro

The Remodel Group

A white subway tile accented with red and black for the back splash tie all the Kitchen materials together.
This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a peninsula, black floor, red benchtop and vinyl floors.

Mulholland Kitchen

The Old Barn Granite Counter Tops

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and red benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Style Custom Kitchen

User

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

"Corsica" High Gloss White

Creative Kitchen Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and red benchtop.

Loft Pétillant

WOM DESIGN

Thierry Stefanopoulos
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, red splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and red benchtop.

Peccati di gola

Martini Interiors

Cucina in legno massiccio laccato crema con dettagli intagliati e foglia oro
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and red benchtop.

Town and Country Home

Humanity Home & Cabinetry, LLC.

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and red benchtop.

Eco Bamboo Bench Tops

The Woodsmiths

Stained Bamboo Top Innovative Kitchens Showroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with wood benchtops, with island and red benchtop.

Unica, дом в Домодедово

VERONA mobili

Arts and Crafts Style Custom Kitchen

User

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, red benchtop, a farmhouse sink, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Ranch Style Home Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Don Foote Contracting

Detail of wine glass lazy susan and appliance garage. Counters in Caesarstone concrete with Chelsea White backsplash keep the look simple and clean. Photo by Todd Gieg

Inverness Drive - Mountain Transitional Kitchen

BKC Kitchen and Bath

This rustic mountain kitchen comes with a striking transitional twist which includes dark gray stained cabinets and red quartz countertops. Medallion Cabinetry, Brookhill door style, Smoke finish. Design by: Sandra Howe, BKC Kitchen and Bath

L-shaped Kitchen with Red Benchtop 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!