Large butler's pantry approximately 8 ft wide. This space features a ton of storage from both recessed and glass panel cabinets. The cabinets have a lightwood finish and is accented very well with a blue tile backsplash.

Kitchen

Novare Renovation & Design

Galley kitchen with tons of storage & functionality.
Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, porcelain splashback and a peninsula.

Atherton Estate

Eileen Gordon Design

An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.

Stony Point

Hays + Ewing Design Studio

Tall clerestory windows wash the kitchen with light. Photo: Prakash Patel
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Richmond with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Pinetree Kitchen Renovation

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
Photo of a small traditional kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Квартира на Маяковской

Светлана Оленбург

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, pink splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Jean's Kitchen

Hammer + Harmony

Inspiration for a small modern kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Bohn's Point Artisan

Stonewood, LLC

Small beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Guesthouse at Conn Creek

RGArchitecture

Interior view of the kitchen area. Interior design from Donald Ohlen at Ohlen Design. Photo by Adrian Gregorutti.
Inspiration for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and wood benchtops.

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design Focus

Custom designed wenge wood cabinetry, a mosaic glass backsplash with a second glass style above the cabinetry, both underlit and uplit to enhance the appearance, made the most of this small kitchen. Green Typhoon granite provided a beautiful and unique counter work surface . Photography: Jim Doyle

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, stone slab splashback, marble benchtops, with island, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Jane Street Brownstone

Key+Shade Interior Design

Francine Fleischer Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and blue floor.

Rehoboth Beach Custom Home

Echelon Interiors

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets and matchstick tile splashback.

North Redington Beach House

Trend Interior Design

By Trend Interior Design
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION

BLACK & POOLE

Jason Varney
Photo of a small transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with green cabinets, granite benchtops, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white appliances.

Contemporary Beach Home Kitchen Remodel

Devine Design

This kitchen was opened up to aloo for more light, as well as a feel of more space. We created a custom island area, with stained wood to help blend the rest of the home into the highly modern, kitchen. Raising the cabinet line to the ceiling line, make the space look taller and therefore, bigger than it really is.

Small Galley kitchen

LWK London Kitchens

Galley kitchen layout with Brilliant White Design Glass kitchen furniture, and 20mm Compac Smoke Grey Quartz worktop.
Inspiration for a small modern galley separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchenette with bedroom beyond

Haley Whiteside Design

Nick Poutsma
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a peninsula, brown floor, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Small Kitchen with Glass-front 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!