When a gorgeous sunroom was added to the side of this kitchen, the homeowner had no idea how to remodel the kitchen to work with the new addition. We used our design expertise to create an open plan kitchen worthy of family style cooking and get-togethers. Planning around professional style appliances, we created easy storage, large aisles and decorative accents that bring Joy to the homeowner.

Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Leslie Murchie Cascino
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Southwest Style Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Photo of a large kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Workstation Sink

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

Victorian House Remodel, Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, medium wood cabinets and orange floor.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and orange floor.

Montrose Loft

S Squared Design, LLC

This loft was in need of a mid century modern face lift. In such an open living floor plan on multiple levels, storage was something that was lacking in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We expanded the kitchen in include a large center island with trash can/recycles drawers and a hidden microwave shelf. The previous pantry was a just a closet with some shelves that were clearly not being utilized. So bye bye to the closet with cramped corners and we welcomed a proper designed pantry cabinet. Featuring pull out drawers, shelves and tall space for brooms so the living level had these items available where my client's needed them the most. A custom blue wave paint job was existing and we wanted to coordinate with that in the new, double sized kitchen. Custom designed walnut cabinets were a big feature to this mid century modern design. We used brass handles in a hex shape for added mid century feeling without being too over the top. A blue long hex backsplash tile finished off the mid century feel and added a little color between the white quartz counters and walnut cabinets. The two bathrooms we wanted to keep in the same style so we went with walnut cabinets in there and used the same countertops as the kitchen. The shower tiles we wanted a little texture. Accent tiles in the niches and soft lighting with a touch of brass. This was all a huge improvement to the previous tiles that were hanging on for dear life in the master bath! These were some of my favorite clients to work with and I know they are already enjoying these new home!

Jackson Creek Residence

Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Bridger Residence

Yellowstone Traditions

MillerRoodell Architects // Laura Fedro Interiors // Gordon Gregory Photography
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL

Big Chill

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small country l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Riverwoods Retreat

Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC

Michael Alan Kaskel
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Beacon Hill Mid-Century

Ore Studios

Lauren Colton
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, window splashback and orange floor.

Booklovers House | Kitchen

Helliwell + Smith | Blue Sky Architecture

Photo by Gillean Proctor
Contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and orange floor.

Duplex SoPi

Source Architecture

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Oak Rock Road, Novato CA

Jane Ellison

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Galliano - piano terra dopo restyling

Suman Homestaging & Interior Restyling

Cucina/salotto di una casa in campagna prima del restyling
Mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

MAISON ACHE | 1200 MQ

Pierattelli Architetture

Iuri Niccolai
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Florence with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Leslie Murchie Cascino
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

SoCal Southwestern Kitchen

Lenton Company, Inc.

A Southwestern inspired kitchen with a mix of painted and stained over glazed cabinets is a true custom masterpiece. Rich details are everywhere combined with thoughtful design make this kitchen more than a showcase, but a great chef's kitchen too.

Cabinet Possibilities in philadeelphia

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Orange Floor 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!