Photo of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Meglio piccolo ma in centro - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Model by Benchmark Homes in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, shaker cabinets, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Oak Kitchen Makeover

Designs by BSB

The clients believed the peninsula footprint was required due to the unique entry points from the hallway leading to the dining room and the foyer. The new island increases storage, counters and a more pleasant flow of traffic from all directions. The biggest challenge was trying to make the structural beam that ran perpendicular to the space work in a new design; it was off center and difficult to balance the cabinetry and functional spaces to work with it. In the end it was decided to increase the budget and invest in moving the header in the ceiling to achieve the best design, esthetically and funcationlly. Specific storage designed to meet the clients requests include: - pocket doors at counter tops for everyday appliances - deep drawers for pots, pans and Tupperware - island includes designated zone for baking supplies - tall and shallow pantry/food storage for easy access near island - pull out spice near cooking - tray dividers for assorted baking pans/sheets, cutting boards and numerous other serving trays - cutlery and knife inserts and built in trash/recycle bins to keep things organized and convenient to use, out of sight - custom design hutch to hold various, yet special dishes and silverware Elements of design chosen to meet the clients wishes include: - painted cabinetry to lighten up the room that lacks windows and give relief/contrast to the expansive wood floors - monochromatic colors throughout give peaceful yet elegant atmosphere o stained island provides interest and warmth with wood, but still unique in having a different stain than the wood floors – this is repeated in the tile mosaic backsplash behind the rangetop - punch of fun color used on hutch for a unique, furniture feel - carefully chosen detailed embellishments like the tile mosaic, valance toe boards, furniture base board around island, and island pendants are traditional details to not only the architecture of the home, but also the client’s furniture and décor. - Paneled refrigerator minimizes the large appliance, help keeping an elegant feel Superior cooking equipment includes a combi-steam oven, convection wall ovens paired with a built-in refrigerator with interior air filtration to better preserve fresh foods. Photography by Gregg Willett

Small Home with a Big Heart

Tommy Daspit Photographer

New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Birch Plywood and Laminate Kitchen in 1930's Remodelled House

Birkwood

David Brown Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Interior Photo - Finished Work (Completed)

Dancy Designs, LLC.

Completed Tiny Home ready for Delivery.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Open concept kitchen

Jennifer Ryan Design

New french doors gives light and easy access to the deck space. Removing two walls and exposing the old brick chimney made for a great open space kitchen worthy of this little house! An eclectic mixture of quartz and butcher block counter tops, industrial lighting, brick and an exposed beam gives this space great interest.

Open Concept Kitchen, Dining and Living Room Re-design

Jaureguy's Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, stone tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Operation ReDo

McCabe By Design LLC

The original kitchen was designed and built by the original homeowner, needless to say neither design nor building was his profession. Further, the entire house has hydronic tubing in gypcrete for heat which means to utilities (water, ventilation or power) could be brought up through the floor or down from the ceiling except on the the exterior walls. The current homeowners love to cook and have a seasonal garden that generates a lot of lovely fruits and vegetables for both immediate consumption and preserving, hence, kitchen counter space, two sinks, the induction cooktop and the steam oven were all 'must haves' for both the husband and the wife. The beautiful wood plank porcelain tile floors ensures a slip resistant floor that is sturdy enough to stand up to their three four-legged children. Utilizing the three existing j-boxes in the ceiling, the cable and rail system combined with the under cabinet light illuminates every corner of this formerly dark kitchen. The rustic knotty alder cabinetry, wood plank tile floor and the bronze finish hardware/lighting all help to achieve the rustic casual look the homeowners craved. Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Chicago Kitchen with Custom White Cabinets

Benvenuti and Stein

Chicago kitchen renovation with custom made white cabinetry and steel hood with wood accents. All cabinetry was crafted in-house at our cabinet shop. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore-photographer

Warm Post-Modern

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Expansive beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

COLOMBES

Delphine Steinberg - Design d'Intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Conception et réalisation d'une cuisine industrielle

Cuizen

Mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in Paris with with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Virginie & Laurent - Cuisine rustique

Lily Cuisines & Cie

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Construction maison

Mary Reille

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

The Dunes Club - Wildwood Dunes

CRG Companies

Large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Ferguson Showroom Kitchen Display

BANDD DESIGN

Our Austin studio designed this live cooking display at the North Austin Ferguson showroom and selected the sleek hardware and tiles. --- Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/hardware-tiles-kitchen-austin/

Contemporary Bath Home

Garry Meakins Studio

Photo of an expansive transitional open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige benchtop.

巣箱の家

株式会社舟越工務店

Photo of an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Open Plan Kitchen with Beige 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!