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Hill House
Hill House
Reece Keil DesignReece Keil Design
This is an example of a modern galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Dana ClemonsDana Clemons
photo: garey gomez
Design ideas for a large coastal kitchen/diner in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
townhouse remodel
townhouse remodel
Evan Chan ArchitectEvan Chan Architect
Allyson Lubow
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Natalie Howe DesignNatalie Howe Design
Ryann Ford
Design ideas for a large traditional grey and white kitchen/diner in Austin with white cabinets, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, brown floors, black worktops and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Betsy LornbramBetsy Lornbram
Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.
Holiday Chalet, Whitsand Bay
Holiday Chalet, Whitsand Bay
McCarenMcCaren
Alex Campbell
This is an example of a medium sized beach style single-wall kitchen/diner in Cornwall with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets and wood worktops.
Kirkland Traditional
Kirkland Traditional
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Traditional kitchen in Seattle with metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink and green cabinets.
Ashton Woods Dresden Model
Ashton Woods Dresden Model
Ashton WoodsAshton Woods
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Echo House
Echo House
Kariouk AssociatesKariouk Associates
Photolux Studios (Christian Lalonde)
Photo of a modern kitchen in Ottawa with stainless steel appliances.
Del Mar Spanish
Del Mar Spanish
laura_rosenthallaura_rosenthal
Beautiful kitchen with Moroccan accents
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Streeterville Apartment II
Streeterville Apartment II
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Werner Straube Photography
This is an example of a large traditional grey and white u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble flooring, multi-coloured floors, a double-bowl sink, onyx worktops, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
Sano Ct., Arcadia CA
Sano Ct., Arcadia CA
Chateau Group USAChateau Group USA
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Coastal Kitchens
Coastal Kitchens
MHK Architecture & PlanningMHK Architecture & Planning
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Interior Design and Decorating
Interior Design and Decorating
Sealy Design Inc.Sealy Design Inc.
Our client's fav new spot in the house! Try banquette seating in your kitchen for added storage and a comfy place to sit!
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Toronto.
REFORMAS INTEGRALES
REFORMAS INTEGRALES
ABACO TRANSFORMADOS EN MADERA SLUABACO TRANSFORMADOS EN MADERA SLU
Design ideas for a modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Madrid with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.
Dulwich Kitchen/Diner
Dulwich Kitchen/Diner
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
Panelled bespoke seating area painted in Mist by Neptune, paired with a Neptune Oak Dining table and Ercol chairs spray painted in the same colour. Prints are by Barbara Hepworth, and ceramics are Mid-Century. Walls painted in Lead 1 by Paint & Paper Library. Floor tiles are Vanilla Regal Matt by Topps Tiles, and similar wall lights can be found at Enamel Lampshades. Photos Chris Snook
Tutts Clump - Restored Cottage with Bespoke Kitchen & Joinery
Tutts Clump - Restored Cottage with Bespoke Kitchen & Joinery
Ben Heath InteriorsBen Heath Interiors
The Ben Heath bespoke window seat has been painted in a colour to compliment the blinds and to distinguish it from the kitchen cabinets although the design is the same. The dresser to the left has an oak oiled top with oak door fittings to provide extra storage space - maximising the use of walls in the small kitchen/diner. Photos by James Wilson at Jaw Designs Edited at Ben Heath
Steven Gambrel Time and Place
Steven Gambrel Time and Place
ABRAMSABRAMS
Excerpted from Steven Gambrel: Time & Place (Abrams, 2012). Photography by Eric Piasecki.
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/diner in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Cuisine familiale au coeur de Paris
Cuisine familiale au coeur de Paris
As de CarreauxAs de Carreaux
La crédence en carreaux étoilés, le sol tapissé de carreaux noirs, les meubles blancs, une parfaite qualité d'éclairage... Quelle élégance !
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Montpellier with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, an island and white worktops.

White Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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