Traditional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and dark hardwood floors.

Oak Brook Handcrafted Luxury Kitchen Remodel

Drury Design

Inspiration can come from many things. In the case of this kitchen remodel, it’s inspiration came from the handcrafted beauty of the homeowner’s Portuguese dinnerware collection and their traditional elegant style. How do you design a kitchen that’s suited for small intimate gatherings but also can accommodate catered parties for 250 guests? A large island was designed to be perfect to cozy up to but also large enough to be cleared off and used as a large serving station. Plenty of storage wraps around the room and hides every small appliance, leaving ample spare countertop space. Large openings into the family room and solarium allow guests to easily come and go without halting traffic.

Modern Kitchen Remodeling - Castle Hill

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

The Modern-Style Kitchen Includes Italian custom-made cabinetry, electrically operated, new custom-made pantries, granite backsplash, wood flooring and granite countertops. The kitchen island combined exotic quartzite and accent wood countertops. Appliances included: built-in refrigerator with custom hand painted glass panel, wolf appliances, and amazing Italian Terzani chandelier.

Sleek Professional Kitchen with a Modern Flare

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

This recent remodel was a full gut down to the stubs and sub floors. The biggest challenge in the space was creating a single room from 2 separate areas. The original galley kitchen and a 1980’s add-on breakfast room. The breakfast room was cold and had old mechanicals emphasizing the need for a continuous space. The existing kitchen area was small, cramped and did not fit the lifestyle of the homeowners. The homeowners wanted a hidden pantry for large and seasonal items as well as for food storage. I planned for a portion of the garage to be transformed to a full size, walk-in, hidden pantry that catered to the needs of the family. Three of the most important design features include the hidden pantry, “other room” storage such as the mudroom seat and window bench, as well as the eat-in counter. Other notable design elements include glass cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, a message center and built-in under the counter appliances. The coffee system is plumbed allowing for immediate hot coffee and specialty drinks at the touch of a button. Dimensions: 27’X12’ Cabinetry: KEMPER Flooring: MAPLE HARDWOOD with Radiant floor heat. Countertops/Vanity Tops: Quartzite/MARBLE (Donna Sandra) Sinks: BLANCO Faucets: DELTA with Touch2o-technology. Dishwasher: MIELE Cooktop/Range: WOLF Lighting: FEISS Refrigerator: SUB-ZERO Oven: WOLF Plumbing Supplies: DELTA POT FILLER Hardware: ATLAS

Coastal Virginia Idea House Ashby's Bridge

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

White Farmhouse Kitchen

Schrock's Woodworking

Small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and zinc benchtops.

Oakwood Residence

Z+ Interiors

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Pantry

CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY

Traditional white pantry. Ten feet tall with walnut butcher block counter top, Shaker drawer fronts, polished chrome hardware, baskets with canvas liners, pullouts for canned goods and cooking sheet slots.

Kitchen with rustic accents

Paradise Oasis Pools

This Tuscan style kitchen is beautiful with the stone vent hood, granite, custom cabinets and a large island to sit and visit while someone is cooking.

San Clemente Pantry

CustomBuilt-ins.com / CFM Company Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Cabinets and Drawers by Wood-Mode

K&N Appliance Gallery

The perfect custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode for a fruit and veggie lover
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Cool Gray

Ann Lowengart Interiors

A curated selection of beautiful bar items and candles were used to create a special, bespoke feel in the butler’s pantry. Honing in on the client’s desire for a space where specialty drinks could be made, care and attention went into adding to this well-outfitted space. Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

Muller Residence Poggenpohl Butler's pantry

Poggenpohl Houston

Butler's Pantry Builder: Stone Acorn / Designer: Cheryl Carpenter w/ Poggenpohl Photo by: Samantha Garrido
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Three Corners Road Kitchen, Bedford

Granite State Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

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

Eden Prairie Private Residence

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Palmetto Bluff 15 Nottingham Road

Arlene Williams

Photo of a beach style kitchen pantry in Other with dark hardwood floors, white cabinets and subway tile splashback.

The Basics

Innovative Closet Designs

This album is to show some of the basic closet configurations, because the majority of our closets are not five figure master walk-ins. This is a large walk-in pantry. Adjustable shelving throughout makes for very flexible storage, radius corner shelves maximize usable space, and the pullout baskets are great for holding smaller items or produce.

Traditional Kitchen Renovation

CRAFT Design Group

©CRAFT Design Group 2015
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Pennsylvania Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen

Benbow & Associates

Kevin Meechan Photographer
This is an example of a country kitchen pantry in Other with wood benchtops, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

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!