Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

KAMAKURAの家

POWDERYELLOW

Photo by PowderYellow
This is an example of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, tile benchtops, white appliances and brick floors.

Kitchen and Dining Spaces

Janice Lane Henry Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Mrs Custard's House

Mustard Architects

Kitchen looking to garden. Photograph © Tim Crocker
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, brick floors, no island, black floor, an undermount sink and black appliances.

Modern Kitchen Farmhouse

DM Deco Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop, white splashback and timber splashback.

Kitchen house addition

CH Architects

Kitchen house cupboards
Photo of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, brown floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

School house reno

Flatbrook & CO

Corner view of kitchen, cement tiles, soapstone counter tops, potfiller, plaster hood Ytk Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and red floor.

Kitchens of The French Tradition

The French Tradition

Kitchens of The French Tradition
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Highland Southern Charm

Ourso Designs

Large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Palm Valley

Kristy Ellen Varitek

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

University Park, Dallas, TX

Mike Healey Photography

Design and build by RPCD, Inc. All images © 2017 Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Southold

Yankee Barn Homes

Barn House Rustic Contemporary Chris Foster Photography
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Cottage Kitchen in Elburn

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Located on a partially wooded lot in Elburn, Illinois, this home needed an eye-catching interior redo to match the unique period exterior. The residence was originally designed by Bow House, a company that reproduces the look of 300-year old bow roof Cape-Cod style homes. Since typical kitchens in old Cape Cod-style homes tend to run a bit small- or as some would like to say, cozy – this kitchen was in need of plenty of efficient storage to house a modern day family of three. Advance Design Studio, Ltd. was able to evaluate the kitchen’s adjacent spaces and determine that there were several walls that could be relocated to allow for more usable space in the kitchen. The refrigerator was moved to the newly excavated space and incorporated into a handsome dinette, an intimate banquette, and a new coffee bar area. This allowed for more countertop and prep space in the primary area of the kitchen. It now became possible to incorporate a ball and claw foot tub and a larger vanity in the elegant new full bath that was once just an adjacent guest powder room. Reclaimed vintage Chicago brick paver flooring was carefully installed in a herringbone pattern to give the space a truly unique touch and feel. And to top off this revamped redo, a handsome custom green-toned island with a distressed black walnut counter top graces the center of the room, the perfect final touch in this charming little kitchen.

IT Martin Group Architects

Texas Lightsmith

Kitchen design by IT Martin, Range hood and lighting by Texas Lightsmith
Large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Waring

Alair | Cason Graye Homes

Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and white floor.

Transitional Rustic and Elegant Kitchen Remodel

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Photography by Holloway Productions.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

White Kitchen with Painted Green Island Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Warm White Kitchen with slightly contrasting sage green island. Custom details include furniture feet on lower cabinets, posts and columns, corbels, and stacked crown moldings. Designed by Jenny Rausch of Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Eat-in Kitchen with Brick 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!