Lake Austin Kitchen with White Cabinets, Black Island

Updated traditional kitchen on Lake Austin, with cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Greek Villa", island in "Iron Ore", and walls in "Neutral Ground".
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

New Luxury White Kitchen

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Shawnee, OK

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Kitchen at Traditional Shawnee Project
Inspiration for an expansive traditional kitchen in Oklahoma City with green cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, brick floors and with island.

Pretty Fancy

Richard J. Moudy Construction LLC

Inspiration for an expansive single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

The Garden Home

FLAG interior design

A view towards the butler's pantry from one of two kitchen islands.
This is an example of an expansive u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Campagne Cuisine

Expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Mediterranean 9,000 square foot Street of Dreams Designer

Susan Berry Design, Inc.

Susan P. Berry, Custom designed cabinetry, reclaimed brick floors, grape vine stakes on barrel vault ceiling with wrought iron ties. Bar and service area for indoor/outdoor living dining room at a Street of Dreams Home. Interior architecture, interior details, material selections lighting design, cabinetry design and details by Classical Home Design, Inc.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Located in the basement of this home, is a pizza kitchen built with a full brick oven, zinc countertops, custom cabinetry, and brick flooring.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and black benchtop.

Custom Home Remodel

Complete Construction Contractors, L.L.C.

Open floor plan kitchen with granite countertops, island and two tone cabinets.
Expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Rustically Refined

Custom Creative Remodeling

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

The Garden Home

FLAG interior design

A view into a small mudroom, and a seating area from an expansive kitchen featuring two islands, stainless steel appliances.
This is an example of an expansive u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, vaulted, an undermount sink and subway tile splashback.

KITCHENS

Sound Harbor Development, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Ironwood

Yankee Barn Homes

Kitchen Island looking toward breakfast nook.
Photo of an expansive eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors and with island.

Our Projects: Kitchens

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

This renovated kitchen features brick floors, pewter countertops, and a cast stone hood. Rachael Boling Photography
Expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Camino del Sol Remodel

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Plastic laminate countertop bar supported with metal plate underneath and a single brass colored support underneath.
Expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Penthouse - exklusives Wohnen

lucente Lichtplanung

Lucente hat für dieses Penthouse ein individuelles Lichtkonzept entwickelt, dass durch farbig steuerbare LEDs verschiedene Lichtszenen ermöglicht. Die Lichtstimmung passt sich durch einen Knopfdruck den Nutzungen an. So wird Licht zum Erlebnis!

Vermont Hacienda

Kinoco.co

Inspiration for an expansive single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, metal splashback, brick floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Ultimate Space

Charmaine Wynter Enterprises

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Old Chicago Brick Estate

Forever Homes

Expansive kitchen in Orlando with a triple-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, brick floors and with island.

Expansive 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!