Design ideas for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Creating a natural divide

Nicolaj Bo™

This kitchen area is set up in a 90° angle, dividing the room into a cooking area and a dining area with seats at the kitchen counter. High cabinets are set apart and contain an integrated refrigerator and plenty of room for groceries. To light up the overall room we chose Flos downlights coupled with a focused light above the kitchen counter in the form of a beautiful brass LED-lamp from Anour.

Kitchen

Amplio

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Gårdshorn

Kungsäter Kök Stockholm

Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with shaker cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and marble benchtops.

Hudson Residence

Prime Projects

The oak paneled kitchen is modern and final with a grey concrete countertop. Black accents in the kitchen hardware, fact and cabinet trim details give the space a bold look. Counter stool upholstered in a cream beige leather add a sense of softness.

STUDIO 30m2

DOMOKA

Vue depuis l'entrée sur une cuisine tout équipé avec de l'électroménager encastré et un îlot ouvert sur la salle à manger. On voit le lit surélevé donnant sur l'entrée.

Linnéstaden, Majorsgatan 5 A

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

Anders Bergstedt
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and no island.

Lookout Mountain

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, marble benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and painted wood floors.

Middle Plantation Virginia Beach

Unique Environments

Elmwood fine custom cabinetry
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Waterfront Kitchen - Ocean Gate, NJ

Builders' General Supply

"Its all about the view!" Our client has been dreaming of redesigning and updating her childhood home for years. Her husband, filled me in on the details of the history of this bay front home and the many memories they've made over the years, and we poured love and a little southern charm into the coastal feel of the Kitchen. Our clients traveled here multiple times from their home in North Carolina to meet with me on the details of this beautiful home on the Ocean Gate Bay, and the end result was a beautiful kitchen with an even more beautiful view. We would like to thank JGP Building and Contracting for the beautiful install. We would also like to thank Dianne Ahto at https://www.graphicus14.com/ for her beautiful eye and talented photography.

Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary kitchen design in Allendalle, NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Fall is approaching and with it all the renovations and home projects. That's why we want to share pictures of this beautiful woodwork recently installed which includes a kitchen, butler's pantry, library, units and vanities, in the hope to give you some inspiration and ideas and to show the type of work designed, manufactured and installed by WL Kitchen and Home. For more ideas or to explore different styles visit our website at wlkitchenandhome.com.

RYE NY - Suburban Sophistication

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This beautiful yet highly functional space was remodeled for a busy, active family. Flush ceiling beams joined two rooms, and the back wall was extended out six feet to create a new, open layout with areas for cooking, dining, and entertaining. The homeowner is a decorator with a vision for the new kitchen that leverages low-maintenance materials with modern, clean lines. Durable Quartz countertops and full-height slab backsplash sit atop white overlay cabinets around the perimeter, with angled shaker doors and matte brass hardware adding polish. There is a functional “working” island for cooking, storage, and an integrated microwave, as well as a second waterfall-edge island delineated for seating. A soft slate black was chosen for the bases of both islands to ground the center of the space and set them apart from the perimeter. The custom stainless-steel hood features “Cartier” screws detailing matte brass accents and anchors the Wolf 48” dual fuel range. A new window, framed by glass display cabinets, adds brightness along the rear wall, with dark herringbone floors creating a solid presence throughout the space.

Contemporary modern eclectic open plan kitchen & dining area

TEMZA

Photo of a large modern eat-in kitchen in London with painted wood floors and brown floor.

Loxley, Wandsworth

Lena Nevzorova

View on the kitchen from another corner
Design ideas for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and beige floor.

Smålandsgatan 1

Bjurfors Göteborg

Bjurfors.se/SE360
This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with white cabinets, no island, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Krukmakargatan 5

Deco STHLM

Scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors and white floor.

Nordenskiöldsgatan 5

studiocuvier.se

Fredrik Karlsson
Scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and painted wood floors.

Portfolio

Harvey Jones Kitchens

Contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with with island, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Janet Gridley Bertazzoni Yellow Professional Range

Bertazzoni

Eclectic eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances, painted wood floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Eat-in 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!