Classic Kitchen, Emily Minton Redfield
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Upstate-A-Frame

Jeffrey McMahon Design + Build

Design ideas for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and no island.

Distinct Belmont Kitchen Renovation

The Right Touch Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pinecrest Residence

Guimar Urbina Interiors, Corp.

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Revolution - Harriet Ave

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Sid Levin, Revolution Design Build
Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Modern Kitchen

Charles Diehl Architect

This small contemporary kitchen feels big by combining very clean materials: glass tiles, white lacquer finished cabinets, white farm sink and stainless steel applicances

Kitchens

WA GlassKote

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Modern Monochrome - A Stylish Kitchen Renovation

Reno Maryland

Indulge in the epitome of contemporary elegance with our 'Modern Monochrome' kitchen renovation, where shades of grey harmoniously converge to create a sleek and stylish culinary haven. This transformative project features a cohesive palette of grey tones, from the Grey Island to the matching Grey Cabinets, all complemented by a sophisticated Contemporary Backsplash. The heart of the kitchen, the Grey Island, stands as a symbol of modern sophistication. Its neutral hue exudes a sense of calm and versatility, while providing a striking focal point that anchors the space. Paired seamlessly with Grey Cabinets, the design achieves a sense of unity and understated luxury, creating a kitchen that is both visually appealing and highly functional. Adding an artistic touch to the ensemble is the Contemporary Backsplash, a thoughtful choice that elevates the overall aesthetic. The dynamic interplay of shapes, textures, and patterns injects a sense of modernity, turning the backsplash into a statement piece that ties the entire design together.

Lazy Bear Loft

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The Lazy Bear Loft is a short-term rental located on Lake of Prairies. The space was designed with style, functionality, and accessibility in mind so that guests feel right at home. The cozy and inviting atmosphere features a lot of wood accents and neutral colours with pops of blue.

Whitmore Gardens

Claudia Urvois Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Elmfield Ave.

OC Home Builders, Inc.

We removed a wall that was in between the living room and the kitchen and created a beautiful flow into this beautiful new kitchen with this dramatically beautiful and functional kitchen island...

Westwood Residence

Shari Pellows Interiors

Michael J. Lee Photography http://michaeljleephotography.com/

Laundry Room

Higgins Construction

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Paddington

P.Built Constructions

Inspiration for a small single-wall open plan kitchen in Central Coast with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Vinyeard Kitchen

Interiors by Blackwood

The existing space was over compartmentalized and was never going to function properly as a place to cook and entertain friends. The new design involved removing an extra entry point & created all the zones necessary for fine entertaining while overlooking the vineyard.

Renovations

Keller/Eaton Architects

Renovated kitchen in Victorian home. Features corner windows, glass fronted cabinets, center island and marble backsplash. Gross and Daley Photographers

Carlsbad Vacation Beach House

Select Builders

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

French Provincial Kitchen

Better Bathrooms & Kitchens

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bentleigh East

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Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen with Louvered 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!