Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and subway tile splashback.

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.

West Street, Petaluma

Ramirez Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Retreat

HMA Architecture Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Our Work

Summit Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

The Avenues Arts and Crafts

Suzanne Childress Design

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Dark Stain with White Glass

Kitchen Classics, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Cozy Guest Kitchen

Amandine Tosello

Peter Giles
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nice with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Bosch Cooktop

Baron's Major Brands

Gas cooktop burners feature high heat and low simmer options for optimal cooking flexibility. Our Benchmark® gas cooktops feature a dual-stacked burner that delivers both low simmer and a powerful 20,000 BTUs for fast boiling. Continuous grates make moving heavy pots easy, while seamless, one-piece stainless steel design makes clean-up simple.

Edina 1920's Remodel

Revision LLC

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Nanpanton Kitchen

Floors of Stone

The Relic Grey Limestone brings a wonderful warmth to this kitchen, complementing the mushroom coloured cabinets, stainless steel appliances, as well as the wooden worktop.

Callada Place

Metson Urman Architecture

©Alexander Vertikoff
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, a single-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

A Light-filled Kitchen

Amberth

An open-plan bright and charming basement kitchen uses a clever blend of colours and tones which complement each other beautifully, creating a contemporary feel. A white Corian work top wraps around grey silk finished lacquered cupboard doors and draws. Terracotta hexagonal floor tiles bounce off the original brick work above the oven adding a traditional touch. David Giles

Copatlife 2.1 Modern Italian Kitchens

Exclusive Home Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Morrison's Kitchen

Done Renovations

Isaac Brown
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, matchstick tile splashback, with island and white floor.

Atomic Ranch

KW Designs

Architect: Ted Schultz, Schultz Architecture ( http://www.schultzarchitecture.com/) Contractor: Casey Eskra, Pacific Coast Construction ( http://pcc-sd.com/), Christian Naylor Photography: Chipper Hatter Photography ( http://www.chipperhatter.com/)

Rio Del Mar Mid Century Kitchen with Wood Grain Cabinetry

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

This mid century style kitchen remodel uses natural wood grain as a primary texture in this space. The horizontal wood grain on the cabinetry throughout the kitchen design makes a bold statement, and the lighter-grain flooring complements this look elegantly. The stainless steel appliances, the white countertops, and the black stool chairs all add a touch of contrast to this wood-grain look.

Maywood Ave. Home, Ann Arbor

Studio Z Architecture

This photo is taken from the newly-added family room. The column in the kitchen island is where the old house ended. The dining room is to the right, and the family room is behind the photographer. Featured Project on Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19481561/list/One-Big-Happy-Expansion-for-Michigan-Grandparents Interior Design: Lauren King Interior Design Contractor: Beechwood Building and Design Photo: Steve Kuzma Photography

Bi-fold doors open the bulthaup kitchen into the garden of this London Town Hous

Hobsons Choice

A bulthaup b3 kitchen designed and installed by hobsons|choice and featured in the September issue of KBB Magazine in the UK. The corian island worktop has a molded double sink and drainer arrangement. Full length drawer aluminium 'G2' bulthaup handles make access easy.

Treehouse Design

Treehouse Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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!