This turn-of-the-century kitchen has a vintage sensibility. Flat center panels, optional vertical batten doors, and intricate corbels create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Martha Stewart Living Ox Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Ocean Floor. Martha Stewart Living Corian countertop in Sea Salt. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Polished Nickel. All available exclusively at The Home Depot.

Rectangle Porcelain Floor

Mercer Floor and Home Carpet One

Now that's an interesting porcelain tile, isn't it? Works well with both warm and cool color schemes. And it almost has a concrete like texture to it which lends itself to transitional, contemporary, industrial, and rustic decors.

Connecticut Kitchen

Susan Anderson Design, White Birch Studio

Custom lighting over the kitchen island marries the sloped ceiling with the fine lines of the rest of the kitchen.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white splashback, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Attic Renovation Kitchen area

Kodiak Heating & Plumbing Ltd

we created a small kitchen area in the attic Photo Credit www.andreabrunsphotography.com
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Rational Kitchens Cardiff

Design Studio Cardiff Ltd

Contemporary kitchens designed by Space Fitting Furniture, German manufacturer Rational, Miele and Siemens. Design Credit Space Fitting Furniture Photo credit Shaun Jeffers Photography

Montlake Residence

Ambrose Construction Inc.

Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

A Refreshing re-do San Diego Award Winner

Design Studio West

A custom hutch with glass doors and shaker style mullions to the far end of the kitchen creates additional storage for cook books, tea pots and small appliances. One of the drawers is fitted with an electrical outlet and serves as charging station for I-Pads and cell phones.

Kitchen Cabinets

A Plus Cabinets, Inc.

Adriana Ortiz
This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

midwayhomesolutions’s ideas

Midway Home Solutions

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Tanya's

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white appliances, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, with island, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black cabinets.

Bayshore Remodel

Nautilus Homes

Ricky Perrone Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Dark Shaker Kitchen

Strobel Design Build

This open plan kitchen design features an asymmetrical bar height island, dark wood shaker style cabinets, a mosaic glass tile backsplash, and undercabinet lighting with a plug mold.

North of Nell

Anne Grice Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Mahogany Gourmet Kitchen with White Glazed Center Island

Pridecraft Inc.

Mahogany Gourmet Kitchen with White Glazed Center Island. Photos by Donna Lind Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Party Shack

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Steve Keating Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with black appliances, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Manhattan Beach Modern

SoCal Contractor

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, white floor and beige benchtop.

Travis Heights Vacation Rental

Christen Ales Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

BK House Kitchen

Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC

Kitchen open to Dining and Living with high polycarbonate panels and sliding doors towards meadow allow for a full day of natural light. Large photo shows mudroom door to right of refrigerator with access from entry (foyer). Cabinets: custom maple with icestone counters (www.icestone.biz). Floor: polished concrete with local bluestone aggregate. Wood wall: reclaimed “mushroom” wood (cypress planks from PA mushroom barns (sourced through www.antiqueandvintagewoods.com).

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Open Concept Kitchen

Aniko Nicholson Design

In this open concept kitchen, you'll discover an inviting, spacious island that's perfect for gatherings and gourmet cooking. With meticulous attention to detail, custom woodwork adorns every part of this culinary haven, from the richly decorated cabinets to the shiplap ceiling, offering both warmth and sophistication that you'll appreciate. The glistening countertops highlight the wood's natural beauty, while a suite of top-of-the-line appliances seamlessly combines practicality and luxury, making your cooking experience a breeze. The prominent farmhouse sink adds practicality and charm, and a counter bar sink in the island provides extra convenience, tailored just for you. Bathed in natural light, this kitchen transforms into a welcoming masterpiece, offering a sanctuary for both culinary creativity and shared moments of joy. Count on the quality, just like many others have. Let's make your culinary dreams come true. Take action today and experience the difference.

L-shaped Kitchen with Solid Surface 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!