This west coast home renovation turned a dull, drab and dated home into a calming, warm and inviting sanctuary.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

10 Mile Point

Trudi Jones Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Farmhouse kitchen unleashed in Toluca Lake, CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

In a wonderful Tudor 30’s home there was a tiny kitchen, a tiny laundry and a tiny breakfast nook enclosed by walls. We removed all the walls and reframed the load bearing beams to convert these tiny little spaces into one large kitchen with many windows for a bright feeling, another wall was removed to connect the kitchen space to the dining and living room creating a great semi-open space. Classical shaker cabinets with a pewter accent island combined with the warmth of the bamboo flooring and the wooded floating shelves made this kitchen feel like it was always there. Modern gold pulls, plumbing fixtures and pendant light combined with the Viking range give this kitchen a high end feeling.

Newark Street Kitchen

Wentworth

Jeff Hodgdon
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

White L-Shaped Kitchen Upgrade

Harbour Towne Construction

This L-shaped upgraded kitchen gave the home not only space to move around the space without the interruption of traffic, but also plenty of counter space.

Kitchen

Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and yellow benchtop.

City Apartment

Identity Design LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

White Oak Edge Grain Butcher Block Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

"The craftsmanship of the countertop sections I received was top notch. Even the care in how they were shipped was unexpected. Very Happy!" Gary
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Gourmet retro kitchen

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

this kitchen opens to a small breakfast & sitting room
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and yellow benchtop.

Modern Kitchen with Peninsula

Lisa & Leroy

Out with the white, in with the slate. Darker cabinets with light terracotta tile backsplash and grey veined quartz counters were an ideal combo for this open concept kitchen.

DreamDesign®25: Springmoor House

Starr Custom Homes

DreamDesign®25, Springmoor House, is a modern rustic farmhouse and courtyard-style home. A semi-detached guest suite (which can also be used as a studio, office, pool house or other function) with separate entrance is the front of the house adjacent to a gated entry. In the courtyard, a pool and spa create a private retreat. The main house is approximately 2500 SF and includes four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The design centerpiece is the two-story great room with asymmetrical stone fireplace and wrap-around staircase and balcony. A modern open-concept kitchen with large island and Thermador appliances is open to both great and dining rooms. The first-floor master suite is serene and modern with vaulted ceilings, floating vanity and open shower.

Garden Apartment in a West Hampstead Mansion

VORBILD Architecture

White kitchen with a yellow worktop. Photo by Chris Snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, yellow benchtop and a peninsula.

World Traveler Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The owner of this home wished to transform this builder basic home to a European treasure. Having traveled the world, moved from San Francisco and now living in wine country she knew that she wanted to celebrate The charm of France complete with an French range, luxury refrigerator and wine cooler. The design process was a collaboration with the home owner, designer and contractor.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Classic Shaker Collection

Jonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with white cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

White With a Pop of Color Kitchen // Sarasota

Gilbert Design Build

Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and yellow benchtop.

Modern Kitchen - Built-In Refrigerator

Lisa & Leroy

See tall fridge on the right? Didn't think so! No one wants to see the fridge first thing walking into a kitchen, so we hid one behind custom built-in cabinet doors to keep it seamlessly tied in with the rest of the cabinetry.

South Charlotte, NC Kitchen remodel -Transitional mixed with rustic elements

Leslie Williams Interior Design

Love the variation in this tile from Sonoma tileworks! This client wanted a warm kitchen without any gray. The countertops have a warm veining pattern to go with the brown wood tones and we added some rustic/industrial details to make it feel like the client's mountain cabin.

Henry Kitchen

Gaspar's Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Yellow 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!