The large drawer base and overhead mantle encapsulate this 6 ring hob to create a beautiful focal point. The units at either side create balance and symmetry. The tall oven housing and integrated fridge freezer placed along one wall creates drama and boldness, yet this is balanced by the opposing window which brings light into the soft tones of this gorgeous room!

Huntington Project

Rock Valley Cabinetry

Large separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

114 Adams Street NW | Vacant Staging | Washington, DC

The Interior Design Firm

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

Inverness Home

LMR Designs, LLC

Photo of a large u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Долгоруковская ул. - Фото. 130 кв.м. Реализованный проект.

Бюро9 - BURO9

Дизайн-проект реализован Архитектором-Дизайнером Екатериной Ялалтыновой. Комплектация и декорирование - Бюро9. Строительная компания - ООО "Шафт"
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Project 3501-1 Ford Pkwy St. Paul Kitchen Remodel Plaid Wallpaper

Castle Building & Remodeling

This twin home was the perfect home for these empty nesters – retro-styled bathrooms, beautiful fireplace and built-ins, and a spectacular garden. The only thing the home was lacking was a functional kitchen space. The old kitchen had three entry points – one to the dining room, one to the back entry, and one to a hallway. The hallway entry was closed off to create a more functional galley style kitchen that isolated traffic running through and allowed for much more countertop and storage space. The clients wanted a transitional style that mimicked their design choices in the rest of the home. A medium wood stained base cabinet was chosen to warm up the space and create contrast against the soft white upper cabinets. The stove was given two resting points on each side, and a large pantry was added for easy-access storage. The original box window at the kitchen sink remains, but the same granite used for the countertops now sits on the sill of the window, as opposed to the old wood sill that showed all water stains and wears. The granite chosen (Nevaska Granite) is a wonderful color mixture of browns, greys, whites, steely blues and a hint of black. A travertine tile backsplash accents the warmth found in the wood tone of the base cabinets and countertops. Elegant lighting was installed as well as task lighting to compliment the bright, natural light in this kitchen. A flip-up work station will be added as another work point for the homeowners – likely to be used for their stand mixer while baking goodies with their grandkids. Wallpaper adds another layer of visual interest and texture. The end result is an elegant and timeless design that the homeowners will gladly use for years to come. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

A complete renovation for a 100 year old kitchen!

Beyond Redesign

Beth Bernardi
Small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Silicon Valley Styled

Studio Maven

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Persia Exotic

Elite Stone Importers

We love this update! The original kitchen had dark green countertops and paint. Our Persia Exotic granite and new backsplash really brighten everything up.

2003 Award of Merit

Natural Stone Institute

The artistic design for this renovated kitchen called for a custom-designed, five-sided Golden Oak Granite kitchen sink with softened bump-out corners. A considerable amount of handwork was required on the part of Northwestern Marble & Granite to meet the requirements for the sink area and matching center island.

Design Ideas by Crestwood

Crestwood, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Wichita with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Harbsmeier

User

Door Style: 3" Shaker w/ inside bead Finish: Warm White (Perimeter), Foothills w/ Van Dyke glaze and distressing (Island & Pantry) Hardware: Jeffery Alexander Lyon (pulls) & Breman (Knobs) DBAC

Kitchens

Creber Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Sherwood Road

Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

This is an old early 20th century Period home, with a combination of Gothic and Tudor Revival details. These homes have so much character already that they are a lot of fun to work with! The kitchen was originally very closed-off from the rest of the living spaces, as is typical with homes of this era. While it was important to us to maintain the original style and character, we also wanted to make a more functional, modern home, too. We moved the kitchen into the dining room, the dining room into the office, and the office into the kitchen. --Architecture and Photography by Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

Retro Style Kitchen Remodel

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Inglenook Grove

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tudor Revival Estate

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Steven Dewall
Large traditional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Motawi accent tiles kitchen remodel

Interior Spaces

Craftsman Kitchen remodel
This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Maximizing a Small Kitchen

Studio Steidley

Beautiful family kitchen update in a 1950's ranch home in Dallas, TX with custom cabinetry and granite countertops. By listening to the client's needs and focusing on maximizing storage, we created a space that flows well, is budget-friendly, and opens up to the other living areas in the home.

Ford Ave - Newport Beach

Goldwan Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional separate kitchen in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Separate Kitchen with Granite Benchtops 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!