Small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Sastre Project: Trimline Design Center

Trimline Design Center

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Viscaino - Pebble Beach Estate

Laura U Design Collective

Photo of an expansive contemporary eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, beige floor and timber.

Hollywoods

Costello Fine Homes

A closer look at our custom built chestnut Island top and cabinetry.
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, timber, an undermount sink, grey benchtop, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback and stainless steel appliances.

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Beth Howley Creative LLC

Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring hickory cabinets, cream cabinets, two kitchen islands, custom plaster range hood, black faucet, white and gold pendant lighting, hardwood flooring, and shiplap ceiling.

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Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and timber.

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops and timber.

NANTUCKET MA - Nantucket Chic

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Timeless Country

Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, white benchtop, timber, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen

Designs By Paula

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Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Lavenham Home

Winsome Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Boston Beauty

Threetrees Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, coffered and timber.

1920's Bungalow

Indigo and Ivy Co

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

The gourmet kitchen appliances harmonize with the elevated interior finishes to provide the perfect blend of modern technology, innovation and beauty. The open concept main level aids in the feeling of coziness while creating a spacious, yet, comfortable area for entertainment and day-to-day life.

McCormick StLos Angeles, CA 91316

Vittorio Remodeling & Construction Inc.

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

From Enclosed to Exposed

By Heather LLC, Creative Space Design

This kitchen was very enclosed with soffits and a wall between the kitchen and living room. The client wanted more of an open feel. With the wall bein load bearing we opened up a portion of the wall to the living room so as to keep within budget. This transition brightened the space dramatically!

Contemporary White & Neutral Cottage Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A contemporary white kitchen with rift white oak cabinetry. In the middle of the kitchen is a large kitchen island, on one side of the island there is a water-fall edge quartz countertop, and on the other side of the island, there are black countertop stools that surround the end.

Turkey Land Cove

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Chris Riggins Construction

Michael Sage Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and timber.

Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Completely remodeled beach house with an open floor plan, beautiful light wood floors and an amazing view of the water. After walking through the entry with the open living room on the right you enter the expanse with the sitting room at the left and the family room to the right. The original double sided fireplace is updated by removing the interior walls and adding a white on white shiplap and brick combination separated by a custom wood mantle the wraps completely around. Continue through the family room to the kitchen with a large island and an amazing dining area. The blue island and the wood ceiling beam add warmth to this white on white coastal design. The shiplap hood with the custom wood band tie the shiplap ceiling and the wood ceiling beam together to complete the design.

White Kitchen with Timber 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!