Transitional Kitchen & Laundry room Killdeer Remodel - Naperville

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen & Laundry room Killdeer Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meadow View

Best Custom Homes, LLC

Photos: Eric Lucero
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Luxury In Southwest Ranches

ibi designs

Ed Butera
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor and grey benchtop.

Santaluz Project

Anne Rae Design

Photography: Jenny Siegwart
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Santaluz Project

Anne Rae Design

Photography: Jenny Siegwart
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

4150 Ventura Canyon Ave

Century Custom Hardwood Floor Inc.

Design ideas for a kitchen in Los Angeles.

4150 Ventura Canyon Ave

Century Custom Hardwood Floor Inc.

Design ideas for a kitchen in Los Angeles.

Amazing Entire Overhaul for Rambler in Arlington, Va.

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

For this couple, planning to move back to their rambler home in Arlington after living overseas for few years, they were ready to get rid of clutter, clean up their grown-up kids’ boxes, and transform their home into their dream home for their golden years. The old home included a box-like 8 feet x 10 feet kitchen, no family room, three small bedrooms and two back to back small bathrooms. The laundry room was located in a small dark space of the unfinished basement. This home is located in a cul-de-sac, on an uphill lot, of a very secluded neighborhood with lots of new homes just being built around them. The couple consulted an architectural firm in past but never were satisfied with the final plans. They approached Michael Nash Custom Kitchens hoping for fresh ideas. The backyard and side yard are wooded and the existing structure was too close to building restriction lines. We developed design plans and applied for special permits to achieve our client’s goals. The remodel includes a family room, sunroom, breakfast area, home office, large master bedroom suite, large walk-in closet, main level laundry room, lots of windows, front porch, back deck, and most important than all an elevator from lower to upper level given them and their close relative a necessary easier access. The new plan added extra dimensions to this rambler on all four sides. Starting from the front, we excavated to allow a first level entrance, storage, and elevator room. Building just above it, is a 12 feet x 30 feet covered porch with a leading brick staircase. A contemporary cedar rail with horizontal stainless steel cable rail system on both the front porch and the back deck sets off this project from any others in area. A new foyer with double frosted stainless-steel door was added which contains the elevator. The garage door was widened and a solid cedar door was installed to compliment the cedar siding. The left side of this rambler was excavated to allow a storage off the garage and extension of one of the old bedrooms to be converted to a large master bedroom suite, master bathroom suite and walk-in closet. We installed matching brick for a seam-less exterior look. The entire house was furnished with new Italian imported highly custom stainless-steel windows and doors. We removed several brick and block structure walls to put doors and floor to ceiling windows. A full walk in shower with barn style frameless glass doors, double vanities covered with selective stone, floor to ceiling porcelain tile make the master bathroom highly accessible. The other two bedrooms were reconfigured with new closets, wider doorways, new wood floors and wider windows. Just outside of the bedroom, a new laundry room closet was a major upgrade. A second HVAC system was added in the attic for all new areas. The back side of the master bedroom was covered with floor to ceiling windows and a door to step into a new deck covered in trex and cable railing. This addition provides a view to wooded area of the home. By excavating and leveling the backyard, we constructed a two story 15’x 40’ addition that provided the tall ceiling for the family room just adjacent to new deck, a breakfast area a few steps away from the remodeled kitchen. Upscale stainless-steel appliances, floor to ceiling white custom cabinetry and quartz counter top, and fun lighting improved this back section of the house with its increased lighting and available work space. Just below this addition, there is extra space for exercise and storage room. This room has a pair of sliding doors allowing more light inside. The right elevation has a trapezoid shape addition with floor to ceiling windows and space used as a sunroom/in-home office. Wide plank wood floors were installed throughout the main level for continuity. The hall bathroom was gutted and expanded to allow a new soaking tub and large vanity. The basement half bathroom was converted to a full bathroom, new flooring and lighting in the entire basement changed the purpose of the basement for entertainment and spending time with grandkids. Off white and soft tone were used inside and out as the color schemes to make this rambler spacious and illuminated. Final grade and landscaping, by adding a few trees, trimming the old cherry and walnut trees in backyard, saddling the yard, and a new concrete driveway and walkway made this home a unique and charming gem in the neighborhood.

The Knoll House I Interiors

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Rénovation Totale d'un Studio pour une Location

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Oatland Model

Van Metre Homes

Photo of a kitchen in DC Metro.

A Bold and Beautiful Blue Kitchen in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The new galley style configuration features a simple work triangle of a Kitchenaid refrigerator, Wolf range and Elkay sink. With plenty of the seating nearby, we opted to utilize the back of the island for storage. In addition, the two tall cabinets flanking the opening of the breakfast room feature additional pantry storage. An appliance garage to the left of the range features roll out shelves. The tall cabinets and wall cabinets feature simple white shaker doors while the base cabinets and island are Benjamin Moore “Hale Navy”. Hanstone Campina quartz countertops, walnut accents and gold hardware and lighting make for a stylish and up-to-date feeling space. The backsplash is a 5" Natural Stone hex. Faucet is a Litze by Brizo in Brilliant Luxe Gold. Hardware is It Pull from Atlas in Vintage Brass and Lighting was purchased by the owner from Schoolhouse Electric. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Barnes

Spencer & Wedekind

Benedicte Drummond
Transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marcia

M2 Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Well-Crafted Kitchen

LMOH Home

An inspiring kitchen crafted with thoughtful ingredients to withstand this growing family’s energetic and active lifestyle. A tribute to bringing the outdoors in, reclaimed floors, natural stone and baked terra cotta tiles in shades of aquamarine emboldens the neutral color palette while mixed metals in polished chrome and hand-forged iron add timeless appeal. | Photography Joshua Caldwell

Contemporary in Chicago

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Dennis Jourdan Photography
Photo of a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary in Chicago

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Contemporary in Chicago

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Dennis Jourdan Photography
Design ideas for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary in Chicago

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

White Kitchen 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!