Open concept small but updated kitchen. With drawer refrigerator and freezer on island.
Photo of a small galley kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Lancaster Interior Design

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Glazed Thin Brick Floor in Custom Green

Fireclay Tile

Bring heirloom quality to your kitchen design. Play with your brick pattern, like this kitchen's dark green brick floor. DESIGN Pepper Design Co. PHOTOS Allison Corona Tile Shown: Brick in Custom Green, try Cascade for a similar look.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

The Ranch

Sierra Construction

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Crystallo Quartzite, White Kitchen

YK Stone Center Inc.

Crystallo Quartzite Kitchen island. Mitred edges. galerisa photography - gina@ykmarble.com
Inspiration for a large kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Bridgeland Remodel

Houston Home Staging and Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Cunningham

Pedersen Signature Homes

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Downtown Greenville Kitchen/Dining

Daniel Builders, Inc.

Custom Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, a single-bowl sink and brick floors.

Belle Isle Bombshell

Design Directions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Le Mans

Bella Vista Company

Bella Vista Company
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Outdoor Kitchens

New Leaf Construction

Outdoor Kitchens
This is an example of a small tropical u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

Bourbon, Cigars and Guitars on the Water

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Greg Riegler Photography
Inspiration for a l-shaped kitchen in Other with concrete benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Previous Projects

Richard J. Moudy Construction LLC

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.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel Done in Both Stone and Boulder Color Cabinets

Kitchen Solvers of Emerald Coast

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners decided to update their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new custom cabinets. They went with a mission door by Bridgewood Advantage Series done in Maple. For the base cabinets they went with a stone color while the upper cabinets and pantry were done in boulder. For the countertops they went with a Quartz 3 cm and the backsplash was done in a glass subway tile. Some additional touches we included were a bookcase on the end of the island for cookbooks and a custom hutch/coffee station. To complete the new look we also installed oversized Harlow Glass knobs on the upper cabinets and Bordeaux Cabinet pulls on lower cabinets.

Colonial updated for family living

Uniquely Your Own

Renovated kitchen gets a new lay out with corner farm house sink, new shaker cabinets, bead board trim, coffered ceiling, large wood top island, 6 burner and gridle Blue Star Range and Chicago Brick Tile to hark to the original 1923 brick lanolium that was found as the original floor.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

Inspiration for a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

Garden House

Keith Anding Architect

Michael Hospelt Photography
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, brick floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and red floor.

Kitchen II

F&M Architects, LLC

Shaker style cabinets with a honey glaze were used throughout the kitchen. Thin kiln dried brick tile on the floor. The countertop, backsplash and farmhouse sink are all made of soapstone. A lack of upper cabinets required us to get creative with the underside of the desk, ultimately creating a 4' desktop with the back 2' dedicated to dish storage. The lower barn had been a timber framed tobacco barn but was not beefy enough to handle residential occupancy and modern building codes. A new timber framed structure was built in its place, and the timbers were planed to give the a hand hewn appearance.

All Backsplash Materials 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!