Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, with island, brown floor, vaulted, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

The Hammocks- new construction

User

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen pantry in Tampa with open cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Oakley Home Builders

This kitchen features Venetian Gold Granite Counter tops, White Linen glazed custom cabinetry on the parameter and Gunstock stain on the island, the vent hood and around the stove. The Flooring is American Walnut in varying sizes. There is a natural stacked stone on as the backsplash under the hood with a travertine subway tile acting as the backsplash under the cabinetry. Two tones of wall paint were used in the kitchen. Oyster bar is found as well as Morning Fog.

Two-Toned Warm Kitchen Remodel

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

This Old House 2017 Idea House

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

Photo of a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Granite Bay Design/Build

K Squared

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Painted Brick Villa

Atwood Custom Homes

Blane Balduf
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with white cabinets, open cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

The Loft Shaker Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Other with dark hardwood floors.

NASHVILLE RESIDENCE

Marvin

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Wildcat Hollow

Ariel Bleich Design

Modern Kitchen with wood stained cabinets, dark quartz stone countertop, moody bronze tile backsplash. This Kitchen has custom patterned drapery with large windows and views to the canyon view. The counter stools are covered with an indoor/outdoor modern fabric from Kelly Wearstler.

Lawrenceville Remodel by Katy Popple Design

Erin Kelly Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Other with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Retreat

Huffard House Interior Design

Rachel Sieben
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Insidesquad, inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

NYC Kitchen Remodel

Palette Pro Painting & Renovation

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback and no island.

Forest Bend

TruKitchens

Shiloh Cabinetry, Bianco Acrylic on Oak. Shiloh Cabinetry, Ashfall on Reconstituted White Oak. Wood Countertop: Grothouse Lumber, Ashfall Match, Durata Finished Wood Top. Sub-Zero Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker. Zephyr Stainless Steel Wall-Mount Range Hood. Jenn-Air Induction Cooktop. Bosch Panel Ready Dishwasher. Photos: Ashley Avila Photography.

5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home

Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design

The spacious modern farmhouse kitchen boasts a blend of timeless and modern materials from the dramatically veined quartz countertops to the custom hand-made herringbone patterned tile. Open shelving and cubbies provide an opportunity to display accessories and dishes and the slate grey cabinet bases ground the space while the creamy white upper cabinets feel light as air.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Trumbull Nelson Builders

ChromePie Studio

Custom Kitchen
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Table Rock Lake Home

Cindy Love Interiors

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Rehoboth Beach Custom Home

Echelon Interiors

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood 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!