Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

The Well Organized Pantry

LTB Designs

Look how much space is freed up by placing the spices in an over-the-door system. And with one quick glance, you can find exactly what you are looking for.

Beaumaris Kitchen

Jasmine McClelland Design

Award winning Jasmine McClelland designed this French provincial kitchen which was runner up in the 2014 HIA Renovated Kitchen category. Photography Ella Thomas

Cortlandt 3

Southland Homes of Texas

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

NKBA Award Winning Kitchen - DESIGNED BY CJ LOWENTHAL

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

The client was recently widowed and had been wanting to remodel her kitchen for a long time. Although the floor plan of the space remained the same, the kitchen received a major makeover in terms of aesthetic and function to fit the style and needs of the client and her small dog in this water front residence. An appliance cabinet was designed to hide appliances and keep the countertop surfaces clear of appliances. Schedule an appointment with one of our designers: http://www.gkandb.com/contact-us/ DESIGNER: CJ LOWENTHAL PHOTOGRAPHY: TREVE JOHNSON CABINETS: DURA SUPREME CABINETRY

Custom Wood Walk-in Pantry and Wine Bar

Jacksonville Organizer - Organized Home / Office

Kim Lindsey Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Jacksonville with wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kopachuck Remodel

Madera Furniture Company

New painted cabinetry with custom-made rollouts make for a gorgeous and spacious pantry.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tiny kitchen with a huge personality in Glendale

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A tiny kitchen that was redone with what we all wish for storage, storage and more storage. The design dilemma was how to incorporate the existing flooring and wallpaper the client wanted to preserve. The kitchen is a combo of both traditional and transitional element thus becoming a neat eclectic kitchen. The wood finish cabinets are natural Alder wood with a clear finish while the main portion of the kitchen is a fantastic olive-green finish. for a cleaner look the countertop quartz has been used for the backsplash as well. This way no busy grout lines are present to make the kitchen feel heavier and busy.

Kitchen Projects

Peninsula Design and Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and vaulted.

Ballard Residence

Alair Kirkland

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design
Photo of a large traditional kitchen pantry in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Kitchen in modern french country home renovation.
Inspiration for a large modern kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Star Lake Compound

Wade Weissmann Architecture

Country kitchen pantry in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Designer Showhouse

Interior Gilt

Maryam Hamilton
Beach style kitchen pantry in Oklahoma City with open cabinets, red cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Addition

Gerry Dunleavy Construction

The 3 gang Marvin double hung window unit provides daylight to this handy eating area.
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and with island.

French-Country Kitchen Remodel- Buffet View

Kraft Custom Construction

After a not-so-great experience with a previous contractor, this homeowner came to Kraft Custom Construction in search of a better outcome. Not only was she wanting a more functional kitchen to enjoy cooking in, she also sought out a team with a clear process and great communication. Two elements of the original floorplan shaped the design of the new kitchen: a protruding pantry that blocked the flow from the front door into the main living space, and two large columns in the middle of the living room. Using a refined French-Country design aesthetic, we completed structural modifications to reframe the pantry, and integrated a new custom buffet cabinet to tie in the old columns with new wood ceiling beams. Other design solutions include more usable countertop space, a recessed spice cabinet, numerous drawer organizers, and updated appliances and finishes all around. This bright new kitchen is both comfortable yet elegant, and the perfect place to cook for the family or entertain a group of guests.

Hudson Kitchen in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Butler's Pantry Details include: -This space is multifunction and is used as an office, a coffee bar and for a liquor bar when entertaining -Dark artichoke green cabinetry custom by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Upper cabinets are burnished brass mesh and antique mirror with brass antiquing -Hardware from Katonah with a antiqued brass finish -A second subzero refrigerated drawer is located in the butler’s pantry along with a second Miele dishwasher, a warming drawer by Dacor, and a Microdrawer by Wolf -Lighting in the desk is on motion sensor and by Hafale -Backsplash, polished Calcutta Gold marble mosaic from Artistic Tile -Zinc top reclaimed and fabricated by Avenue Metal -Custom interior drawers are solid oak with Wenge stain -Trimless cans were used throughout -Kallista Sink is a hammered nickel -Faucet by Kallista

Shrewsbury two tone beaded inset

Spotlight Design Center

Alban Gega Photography
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Maids Court

Comsense Holdings Ltd.

Large l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel in Augusta, Montana

MCLC Contracting

Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Pantry 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!