photos by Kimball Ungerman
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Council Rock Residence

Spectrum Design Group

Kim Smith Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen

Sharer Design Group LLC

Designed by Justin Sharer Photos by Besek Photography
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

la casa di Emme

Gemma Radicchio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Craftsman Charm

Susan Yeley Homes

Like most of our projects, we can't gush about this reno—a new kitchen and mudroom, ensuite closet and pantry—without gushing about the people who live there. The best projects, we always say, are the ones in which client, contractor and design team are all present throughout, conception to completion, each bringing their particular expertise to the table and forming a cohesive, trustworthy team that is mutually invested in a smooth and successful process. They listen to each other, give the benefit of the doubt to each other, do what they say they'll do. This project exemplified that kind of team, and it shows in the results. Most obvious is the opening up of the kitchen to the dining room, decompartmentalizing somewhat a century-old bungalow that was originally quite purposefully compartmentalized. As a result, the kitchen had to become a place one wanted to see clear through from the front door. Inset cabinets and carefully selected details make the functional heart of the house equal in elegance to the more "public" gathering spaces, with their craftsman depth and detail. An old back porch was converted to interior space, creating a mudroom and a much-needed ensuite walk-in closet. A new, larger deck went on: Phase One of an extensive design for outdoor living, that we all hope will be realized over the next few years. Finally, a duplicative back stairwell was repurposed into a walk-in pantry. Modernizing often means opening spaces up for more casual living and entertaining, and/or making better use of dead space. In this re-conceptualized old house, we did all of that, creating a back-of-the-house that is now bright and cheerful and new, while carefully incorporating meaningful vintage and personal elements. The best result of all: the clients are thrilled. And everyone who went in to the project came out of it friends. Contractor: Stumpner Building Services Cabinetry: Stoll’s Woodworking Photographer: Gina Rogers

Eclettico Cucina

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Belle Terre

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Eclectic kitchen with double islands and hardwood floors. Photographer: TJ Getz
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Short Hills, NJ

SRA Design + Build Architects Corp.

This Craftsman style house went from 1950s split-level to contemporary design featuring a large family room with oak truss ceiling, outdoor decks and a walk-out basement. We used most of the existing foundation and first-floor perimeter walls and embraced the narrow, deep lot. This was a Design Build speculative house that started a trend of upgrading the entire street.

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Traditional Kitchen remodel using QCCI cabinetry, granite countertops.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Light Green Custom Inset Kitchen With Virginia Mist Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Renovated kitchen with Custom Amish cabinetry in Evergreen Fog paint. Inset doors with beaded face frames and exposed antique brass hinges. Virginia Mist granite in honed finish also featured. Kitchen design and cabinetry by Village Home Stores for Budd Creek Homes.

White Custom Kitchen

Decorlift Design Co

Custom white inset kitchen cabinets with commercial Thermador range and custom metal range hood.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

La renaissance d’un appartement haussmannien parisien

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Nous conservons les volumes de l’ancienne salle de bains et une cuisine contemporaine toute en longueur prend sa place. Le mur donnant sur le couloir est retravaillé avec une grande verrière et une porte atelier, ce qui permet de bénéficier d’une lumière en second jour dans le couloir.

Pemberton Heights Kitchen

BANDD DESIGN

A dark and dated kitchen is given a refreshing makeover! We wanted to keep the look of a traditional space but with a more contemporary feel. We opted for lighter woods, cool gray-blues, a warm white textured backsplash, and plenty of natural night. The kitchen is now a traditional, low-maintenence and spacious room for the whole family to enjoy. 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/

Italian Country Villa, Full Home Design

User

Recalling the Old World flavor of the Italian Countryside, this traditional kitchen features ivory plaster walls and reclaimed wood beams in a rich honey stain. The distressed and glazed finish of the center island coordinates with the walls, while its extra-thick wood top matches the stain of the perimeter cabinets. Topping the perimeter cabinetry is doubly thick quartzite with an ogee edge. The mosaic tile backsplash in shades of ivory, cream, and gold adds just the right amount of shimmer. Hanging above the island are a pair of gold and glass mini chandeliers which pull in the gold of the sconces that flank the limestone hood by Francois & Co. Bronze cabinet hardware adds a bit of jewelry to this hard-working space. A glimpse of beautiful blue linen draperies in the living room can be seen through the doorway.

Bastide fitted kitchen

AGA & Fired Earth Danmark

As kitchens grew larger throughout the 20th century to accommodate new inventions such as automatic washing machines, and smaller rooms like sculleries and larders were incorporated into the kitchen itself, a greater emphasis on utility and function ensued. In the post-war world the urge for a bright new future also made the most of new materials like plastic laminates which changed the face of kitchens in Europe for years to come. We wanted to reverse this trend and introduce a warmer and more liveable kitchen designed around our lifestyles. Bastide was born from this demand for beauty with utility; combining form and function with a continental twist. Capturing the simplicity and charm of a country kitchen, Bastide is timeless, robust and built for a lifetime at the heart of your home, by applying heritage ideas to modern culture.

Osterville Captain's House

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Eric Roth
Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Lake House

Counter Dimensions

This is a million dollar house on Lake Martin that had builder grad therma-foil cabinets. The ceilings are 10' tall and we removed existing soffits and went all the way to the ceiling. The kitchen is now the show place of the house and feels so much bigger.

Magnificant Historical Home Rumson NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

Reforma integral de cocina y baño

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de cocina en blanco y madera, con apertura de puerta corredera y ventana pasaplatos, con barra para desayunos
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Appartamento Naselli

Barone Arredamenti

Photo of a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Separate Kitchen with Beaded Inset 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!