Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

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An open plan kitchen with white shaker cabinets and natural wood island. The upper cabinets have glass doors and frame the window looking into the yard ensuring a light and open feel to the room. marble subway tile and island counter contrasts with the taupe Neolith counter surface. Shiplap detail was repeated on the buffet and island. The buffet is utilized as a serving center for large events. Photo: Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo

Key Largo Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

A "Happy Home" was our goal when designing this vacation home in Key Largo for a Delaware family. Lots of whites and blues accentuated by other primary colors such as orange and yellow.

Oatley - Kitchen Renovation

Balnei & Colina

The new kitchen design balanced both form and function. Push to open doors finger pull mechanisms contribute to the contemporary and minimalist style our client wanted. The cabinetry design symmetry allowing the focal point - an eye catching window splashback - to take centre stage. Wash and preparation zones were allocated to the rear of the kitchen freeing up the grand island bench for casual family dining, entertaining and everyday activities. Photography: Urban Angles

Casa VGam

Arch. Nicola Sacco

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Windsor Ct Residence

The Cabinet Gallery

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Sohier Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Details

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and brown floor.

Kitchen Open Concept

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

General Vallejo's Olive Grove

Bevan + Associates

Inspiration for a beach style open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

NEW BUILD: Kitchen | Open Plan | Upstairs | Deck | View

Adrian Ramsay Design House

Hing Ang - Aesop Media
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Project Carr

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Kitchen of remodeled home in Homewood Alabama. Photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work on his website http://tommydaspit.com All images are ©2019 Tommy Daspit Photographer and my not be reused without express written permission.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Southern Clippers

O'Neil Industries Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount 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 - double wall ovens

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Waterfront Transformation

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Greg Reigler
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lincoln Park single family

Mfive Chicago

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

2018 Fall Parade of Homes- Gobal Remodel

TruKitchens

The kitchen features cabinets from Grabill Cabinets in their frameless “Mode” door style in a “Blanco” matte finish. The kitchen island back, coffee bar and floating shelves are also from Grabill Cabinets on Walnut in their “Allspice” finish. The stunning countertops and full slab backsplash are Brittanica quartz from Cambria. The Miele built-in coffee system, steam oven, wall oven, warming drawer, gas range, paneled built-in refrigerator and paneled dishwasher perfectly complement the clean lines of the cabinetry. The Marvel paneled ice machine and paneled wine storage system keep this space ready for entertaining at a moment’s notice. Builder: J. Peterson Homes. Interior Designer: Angela Satterlee, Fairly Modern. Kitchen & Cabinetry Design: TruKitchens. Cabinets: Grabill Cabinets. Countertops: Cambria. Flooring: Century Grand Rapids. Appliances: Bekins. Furniture & Home Accessories: MODRN GR. Photo: Ashley Avila Photography.

modern beach cottage / lantern villager , dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

modern furnishings and a palette of white oak, quartz, and wood paneling create a warm, inviting open kitchen, living and dining space
Photo of a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, black floor, exposed beam, an undermount sink and porcelain floors.

Ellsworth Elegant Kitchen & Living Space

Alair Homes Plano

This project is a Houzz Kitchen of the Week! Click below to read the full story! https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116547325/list/kitchen-of-the-week-better-brighter-and-no-longer-basic Our clients came to us wanting an elegant and functional kitchen and brighter living room. Their kitchen was dark and inefficient. The cabinets felt cluttered and the storage was there, but not functional for this family. They wanted all new finishes; especially new cabinets, but the floors were going to stay and be refinished. No wall relocation was needed but adding a door into the dining room to block the view from the front into the kitchen was discussed. They wanted to bring in more light somehow and preferably natural light. There was an unused sink in the butler’s pantry that they wanted capped, giving them more space and organized storage was a must! In their living room, they love their fireplace because it reminds her of her home in Colorado, so that definitely had to stay but everything else was left to the designers. After all decisions were made, this gorgeous kitchen and living space came to life! It is bright, open and airy, just like our clients wanted. Soft White Shiloh cabinetry was installed with a contrasting Cocoa island. Honed Levantina Taj Mahal quartzite was a beautiful countertop for this space. Bedrosians Grace 4”x 12” wall tile in Panna was the backsplash throughout the kitchen. The stove wall is flanked with dark wooden shelves on either side of vent-a-hood creating a feature area to the cook area. A beautiful maple barn door with seeded baroque tempered glass inserts was installed to close off the pantry and giving them more room than a traditional door. The original wainscoting remained in the kitchen and living areas but was modified in the kitchen where the cabinets were slightly extended and painted white throughout. LED tape lighting was installed under the cabinets, LED lighting was also added to the top of the upper glass cabinets, in addition to the grow lights installed for their herbs. All of the light fixtures were updated to a timeless classic look and feel. Imbrie articulating wall sconces were installed over the kitchen window/sink and in the butler’s pantry and aged brass Hood classic globe pendants were hung over the island, really drawing your attention to the kitchen. The Alturas fixture from SeaGull Lighing now hangs in the center of the living room, where there was once an outdated ceiling fan. In the living room, the walls were painted white, while leaving the wood and stone fireplace, as requested, leaving an absolutely amazing contrast! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Hillsborough Contemporary

David Eichler Photography

Photo ©2018 David Eichler
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Open Plan Kitchen with White Cabinets 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!