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.

Eclectic Modern-Bohemian Brownstone Apartment

mercer INTERIOR

Photos by Emily Gilbert
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Lake Martin Outdoor Kitchen

Creative Cabinets & Design LLC

This outdoor kitchen has all of the amenities you could ever ask for in an outdoor space! The all weather Nature Kast cabinets are built to last a lifetime! They will withstand UV exposure, wind, rain, heat, or snow! The louver doors are beautiful and have the Weathered Graphite finish applied. All of the client's high end appliances were carefully planned to maintain functionality and optimal storage for all of their cooking needs. The curved egg grill cabinet is a highlight of this kitchen. Also included in this kitchen are a sink, waste basket pullout, double gas burner, kegerator cabinet, under counter refrigeration, and even a warming drawer. The appliances are by Lynx. The egg is a Kamado Joe, and the Nature Kast cabinets complete this space!

Medallion Cabinetry Products

Larry Palmer Cabinets

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Beach theme kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Photo credit: Torrey Pearson
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium 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.

Westwood Residence

Shari Pellows Interiors

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

Mills Residence

Goggans Architecture & Interiors

Paragon Custom Construction LLC
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

The dining room is open to the kitchen with a view to the screened porch...and French slider doors to allow the outside in.
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Repp Renovations Kitchens

Repp Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Schuler Cabinetry in Red and White Icing

Lowes of Porterville California

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white cabinets.

Designer Kitchen Cabinetry

Artisan Cabinetry, Inc.

Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Ellicott City kitchen remodel

Interior Transformations

Kenneth M. Wyner Photography, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

new seabury cape cod

stephen magliocco associates, architecture

renovations to new seabury cottage with water view. interior renovations. view of new galley kitchen. photo: john moore
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Arnos Grove Garden Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.

65th Place

Encanta Homes

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

65th Place

Encanta Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Diamond Cabinets: Traditional Kitchen with Island Seating

MasterBrand Cabinets

Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Grand Canal

Noel Dempsey Design

Modern apartment fit-out with a new custom-made kitchen finished in a bright vibrant blue. Quartz Worktop completes the look.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

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!