Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Whole house remodel

Quality Design & Construction

Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography The Showplace cabinets have many special features - spice pullouts and tray storage is just a couple of the hidden surprises.

Beamed Kitchen/Keeping Area

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

Classical Revival Kitchen/Keeping Scott Wilson Architect, LLC Photographer: Craig Brabson
Inspiration for a large country open plan kitchen in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback and multi-coloured splashback.

Craftsman Kitchen

PLUMBERRY DESIGNS, INC.

Karl Mattson Photo.com
Large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Oak Hill Kitchen Remodel

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Our client had the perfect lot with plenty of natural privacy and a pleasant view from every direction. What he didn’t have was a home that fit his needs and matched his lifestyle. The home he purchased was a 1980’s house lacking modern amenities and an open flow for movement and sight lines as well as inefficient use of space throughout the house. After a great room remodel, opening up into a grand kitchen/ dining room, the first-floor offered plenty of natural light and a great view of the expansive back and side yards. The kitchen remodel continued that open feel while adding a number of modern amenities like solid surface tops, and soft close cabinet doors. Kitchen Remodeling Specs: Kitchen includes granite kitchen and hutch countertops. Granite built-in counter and fireplace surround. 3cm thick polished granite with 1/8″ V eased, 3/8″ radius, 3/8″ top &bottom, bevel or full bullnose edge profile. 3cm 4″ backsplash with eased polished edges. All granite treated with “Stain-Proof 15 year sealer. Oak flooring throughout.

West Oak Place

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Kitchen remodel with shaker style cherry cabinetry with leathered counter top, slide in range, custom wine cubbies, lazy susan, double trash pull out and glass tile back splash.

Kitchen with Black Counters and Light Wood Floors

A&E Construction and Design Center

A&E Construction
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Swatt Miers - Sausalito, CA

Kasten Builders

Photo by Cesar Rubio
Large modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Show House

English Traditions Inc.

These are taken from a show room we did a few years back.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Ellis Hollow Modern Kitchen

Foster Custom Kitchens

The centerpiece of this elegant kitchen is a painted island with Cambria’s stunning countertop, Bentley. Floating above are three dreamy pendant light fixtures from Sonneman. Sleek, linear cherry cabinets by Foster Custom Woodworks surround the island. There is ample storage in the floor to ceiling unit which sports glass tiles and metal framed glass doors. Open shelving and floating shelves flank the Wolf range.

Marsh Apex Custom Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Design Solutions

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Warm Scandinavian

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

White oak flooring, walnut cabinetry, white quartzite countertops, stainless appliances, white inset wall cabinets
This is an example of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian Farmhouse kitchen with custom cabinetry and massive island made of alder wood with hand carved details reminiscent of an antique refectory table with inlaid calacata marble, custom hand forged iron light fixtures

Raised Panel Cherry Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Bishop Cherry Richmond door style in medium stain. with Soapstone countertops. Cherry flooring. G shaped Kitchen. Linda McManus
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Rustic Contemporary Ski Lodge

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Vance Fox
Inspiration for a large country galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops and brown splashback.

House in the Tree Tops

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Terri Sears Photography by Steven Long
Large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lexington

Right Angle Kitchens

RAK
This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Alver

User

Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Interior Design | Complete Home Design

Foran Interior Design

Based on extensive interviews with our clients, one of our challenges of this job was to provide a practical and useable home for a couple who worked hard and played hard. They wanted a home that would be comfortable for them and since they entertained often, they required function yet desired drama and style. We worked with them from the ground up, selecting finishes, materials and fixtures for the entire home. We achieved comfort by using deep furniture pieces with white goose down cushions, suitable for curling up on. Colors and materials were selected based on rich tones and textures to provide drama while keeping with the practicality they desired. We also used eclectic pieces like the oversized chair and ottoman in the great room to add an unexpected yet comfortable touch. The chair is of a Balinese style with a unique wood frame offering a graceful balance of curved and straight lines. The floor plan was created to be conducive to traffic flow, necessary for entertaining. The other challenge we faced, was to give each room its own identity while maintaining a consistent flow throughout the home. Each space shares a similar color palette, attention to detail and uniqueness, while the furnishings, draperies and accessories provide individuality to each room.

Oxbridge - Lakefront Craftsman

Visbeen Architects

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

Large Kitchen 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!