Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Garden Terrace, Cambridge

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Large contemporary kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and white cabinets.

Edgecomb Cottage

PHELPS ARCHITECTS

Inspiration for a beach style eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Brooklyn Townhouse

LAVA interiors

Photography by William Lavalette
Mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brick splashback, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Wellborn 2019Wellborn Cabinet Estate Series

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Along with the current white kitchen trend, this kitchen fits in perfectly with its twist on the blue color palette. This kitchen is an updated version of an old idea, with traditional subway tiles and color play on the blue tones. As part of Wellborn’s Estate Series, this kitchen combines a unique twist of an old French Café and modern elements; making the aesthetic design of this kitchen guaranteed to leave you in awe. In this kitchen by Wellborn Cabinet is a blend of Full Overlay and Beaded Inset cabinetry. The upper and lower cabinetry includes full overlay Lexington doors painted in our newly launched Oyster White color with smooth close drawer guides and door hinges. The upper center and island cabinets are Hanover Beaded Inset accented with oil rubbed Bronze barrel hinges and finished in Wellborn’s newly launched Aqua paint.

Stone Ridge Residence

EKA Build

Photo by David Berlekamp
Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Redcastle Builders Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Middle Street Remodel

User

This full home remodel features a modern kitchen with custom cabinetry, large kitchen island with seating, and hardwood flooring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seaport High Rise

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

This chic couple from Manhattan requested for a fashion-forward focus for their new Boston condominium. Textiles by Christian Lacroix, Faberge eggs, and locally designed stilettos once owned by Lady Gaga are just a few of the inspirations they offered. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/seaport-high-rise

SJW

open mode

The kitchen is the focal point of the home. A central gathering place with plenty of space to move around. The island is has dark gray cabinetry with a marble countertop and undercounted seating. The surrounding cabinets are white with a gray quartz countertop. The backsplash is composed of vertically stacked tiles capped with white oak open shelving. Interior Design by Amy Terranova.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

San Francisco-Laurel Heights Project

Sasha Lanka

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Industrial Modern

Scribe Studio

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Elsternwick Apartment

Jasmine McClelland Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Arcadia Classic Ranch

Arcadia Builders LLC

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This old home is in a trendy part of town and needed a kitchen to match its stylish owners and surrounding. For this space, we opted to focus on materials and finishes as the “look at me” items such as the custom vent hood surround, the island countertop, and the bead board ceiling. Mixing textures and colors also helps add dimension making it feel like it’s both “new” and true to the era of the home. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

Arlington Kitchen Remodel

Catherine Vivas

Photo of a transitional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Ward Parkway House

Schloegel Design Remodel

A modern classic white kitchen with every amenity. Every detail was thought out. One wall is the beverage area with glass cabinets for storing glassware next to the built-in wine fridge, fridge, and freezer. The wall with the cooktop boasts double ovens, a Zephyr range hood, pot filler and plenty of counter space. The cabinets are Shiloh. The island serves as the centerpiece adorned with Cambria Brittanic quartz counters and lit up by Circa Lighting brass pendants. Photo: Elite Home Images

Zephyr 2019

ZEPHYR

Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Vestal Ave.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Beach style l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

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!