Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen beverage center- small butlers pantry

Benvenuti and Stein

Glencoe, IL kitchen remodel has small butler's pantry accommodating a breakfast beverage center and wine storage. Upper cabinets have wire mesh panels. Transitional style white custom kitchen cabinets built in Benvenuti and Stein's Evanston cabinet shop. Norman Sizemore-photographer

Saussaye

ARCHIPELLES

Crédits photo: Alexis Paoli
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Scullery

Pike Properties

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Long Island Residence

JSE Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island and white benchtop.

Fisher & Paykel Products & Projects

JD Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eunice Street

Eisenmann Architecture

Mark Compton
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Camden Town Mews Home

Studio Schubert

Elayne Barre
Mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

Bob-O-Link | 2018

Coats Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

A Kitchen in Hove

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, concrete floors and grey floor.

Borden

South Park Design Build

Valerie Wilcox & Charlie Coull
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtop.

Baker's Kitchen

Haus Interior Design

Before renovating, this bright and airy family kitchen was small, cramped and dark. The dining room was being used for spillover storage, and there was hardly room for two cooks in the kitchen. By knocking out the wall separating the two rooms, we created a large kitchen space with plenty of storage, space for cooking and baking, and a gathering table for kids and family friends. The dark navy blue cabinets set apart the area for baking, with a deep, bright counter for cooling racks, a tiled niche for the mixer, and pantries dedicated to baking supplies. The space next to the beverage center was used to create a beautiful eat-in dining area with an over-sized pendant and provided a stunning focal point visible from the front entry. Touches of brass and iron are sprinkled throughout and tie the entire room together. Photography by Stacy Zarin

Brookhaven

Davenport Designs

Emily Followill
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Urban Kitchen Renovation

Design Build Duluth

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue splashback, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Moore Park Top Up

Lighthaus Built

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Moreland - Palmetto Bluff Low Country Transitional Home

Markalunas Architecture Group

Open, transitional kitchen, wide plank wood floor, custom wood island and cabinetry, integrated refrigeration, custom wood range hood, and slab wall.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

River Road

Province Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Квартира для молодой девушки в Рассказово

Наталья Широкорад

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Groves Ave Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

The beautiful Glorious White marble counters have a soft honed finish and the stunning marble backsplash ties everything together to complete the look.

Montmartre - Tholozé

Supercraft Studio | Architecte d'intérieur

Cuisine ouverte sur la pièce de vie avec coin repas.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Mid-sized Kitchen with White 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!