Designed by Natalie Du Bois of Du Bois Design Photo taken by Jamie Cobel
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mini casa - cucina

bada architettura

This is an example of a small industrial open plan kitchen in Rome with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and turquoise floor.

LEBENSRAUM ERWEITERT II

ONE!CONTACT-Planungsbüro GmbH

Weiße Küche: Für die Küchenarbeitsplatte der Kücheninsel wählten unsere Architekten eine Keramikarbeitsplatte, welche die Farbtöne des Bodens wieder aufnimmt. Der an die Insel angearbeitete Esstisch besteht aus einer massiven Eichenplatte. © Jannis Wiebusch

Beachy Cottage

Wright-Ryan Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

White kitchen with subway tile backsplash.

Alex Crook Photography

Featuring the home of Chris and Thea Upchurh, owners of Uphurch Vineyards. ( https://upchurchvineyard.com/) Photography by Alex Crook (www.alexcrook.com) for Seattle Magazine (www.seattlemag.com)

Kitchen

Boyd's Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

American Home Improvement Inc.

White marble counter tops complete this mid-century modern kitchen.
Photo of a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and beige floor.

Edwards Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Springfield VA

Light Blue House

This was a full update kitchen and expansion of the Island project. Debating few layout, stripping down to the bare bones and many weeks of labor, its finally done. Mixing cold and cool colors of pure white and grey, subway tile, hardwood flooring and plenty of storage space. I think we did good job!

Casa nel quartiere umbertino

Gemma Radicchio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, painted wood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Waitakere Ranges Kitchen

Du Bois Design Ltd

Designed by Natalie Du Bois of Du Bois Design Photo taken by Jamie Cobel
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

MEDLEY 210 A - Naturverbunden

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Der modern-alpenländische Einrichtungsstil prägt das Erscheinungsbild des gesamten Hauses. © FingerHaus GmbH
Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes. Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Property Shot

Hollywood Hills Midcentury Redux

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Carrara marble slabs create an organic effect on this kitchen wall and provide a seamless transition into the breakfast area. The small nature of this kitchen provided an design challenge for storage. So they kitchen did not feel small, we placed all the storage and appliances below the counter.

Stylisme - Longère Yvelines

Clémence Weil, décoration d'Intérieurs

Meero
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors and white floor.

Welcoming scandinavian kitchen

Rochon New York

This house has an impressive natural light. It was therefore essential to highlight it! This kitchen exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, just like our customers!

rustic transitional,shabby chic

Remodeling Star - Design Build

objectives: renovate 1970's outdated kitchen. open up space, create custom family friendly island. Introduce proper lighting and reflect homeowner individual style and taste

North facing kitchen

SoKipling

North facing kitchen with white painted shaker style doors, walnut handles and brown granite worktops. White wood effect floor and copper tap. Low ceiling. Solid wood cabinetry and doors

Beige Kitchen with Painted Wood Floors 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!