Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kamal Kitchen

Acadia Craft

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

The Colourful Fun Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

This Shaker style kitchen with central island has perimeter cabinets are painted in Little Greene Dock Blue with wooden handles painted in Green Verditer. A Belfast style Shaws ceramic sink sits in the perimeter cabinets. The island cabinets are painted in Little Greene Verditer with contrasting wooden handles painted in Dock Blue. The island worktop is oiled oak with Eames style bar stools. Photography by Charlie O'Beirne

Contemporary Kitchen Connections

Merle Bessner Interiors

Angela Lau Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white floor, ceramic floors and black benchtop.

Island modification, columns, Salinas White Granite, Herringbone tile

Counter Culture

This project features Salinas White Granite, White Porcelain backsplash tile installed in a herringbone pattern, modification of cabinets to shorten a bar top creating a continuous island and creation of accent columns on the island. Photos by Amendolara Photography

Backlit Miterfolded Quartzite project

Sheppard's Countertops

Eric Elberson
Photo of an expansive modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, shaker cabinets and white floor.

Stunning Eco-friendly modern kitchen design

Stoneham Kitchens

Our modish Evolve kitchen comes in a variety of finishes. Here, we are delighted to showcase this clean white Eco-friendly design featuring smooth curved surfaces, hidden accent lighting and streamlined handleless storage.

Kitchen examples

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Melville Road

Kraemer Kitchen and Bath

This bright and spacious open concept kitchen is a delight to behold and ideal for someone who loves cooking. Plenty of counter space as well as modern stainless steel appliances give a sleek and modern look and feel

RD - Sparkling white shaker in a Houston kitchen

Lofty Homes Texas

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

WHITE AND LIGHT BLUE KITCHEN, CANYON COUNTRY

American Home Improvement Inc.

Kitchen remodeling in Canyon Country. Light blue and white kitchen, by American Home Improvement, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

OPTION 2 - Light

KORA Renovation

Beautiful modern/contemporary kitchen design in our lighter option. This design includes amazing Carrara marble countertops, sleek white cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances!

Bright and Modern Airy Kitchen

Bravura Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

ULTIMO- Bostonia in Marshmallow Cream on Maple

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

La cuisine toute blanche #2

Elisa et Ronan Letanoux

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen in Riverdale 09/2019

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

ALL finished.
Large modern u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kosher Kitchen - Miami Beach

REINES DESIGN, INC

Modern kitchen renovation for a home in Miami Beach. The existing kitchen was outdated, small, and had wasted space for the client. We redesigned the space and utilized the unused breakfast nook to create a larger kitchen. Two separate counter areas to create a Kosher Kitchen were added. The breakfast nook was reincorporated into the middle island to open the space up more. A new hallway access to the guest corridor provided more wall space for cabinetry and a more connected feel for the guest room to the rest of the house. (Rendering)

U-shaped Kitchen with White Floor 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!