Charming Old World meets new, open space planning concepts. This Ranch Style home turned English Cottage maintains very traditional detailing and materials on the exterior, but is hiding a more transitional floor plan inside. The 49 foot long Great Room brings together the Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, and Living Room into a singular experience on the interior. By turning the Kitchen around the corner, the remaining elements of the Great Room maintain a feeling of formality for the guest and homeowner's experience of the home. A long line of windows affords each space fantastic views of the rear yard. Nyhus Design Group - Architect Ross Pushinaitis - Photography

Rénovation complète d'appartement

Sékure travaux

Rénovation et aménagement cuisine dans un projet de rénovation complète d'un appartement.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Angers with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Prospect Road Built-in China Hutch

Kitcheart LLC

This was a kitchen renovation of a mid-century modern home in Peoria, Illinois. The galley kitchen needed more storage, professional cooking appliances, and more connection with the living spaces on the main floor. Kira Kyle, owner of Kitcheart, designed and built-in custom cabinetry with a gray stain finish to highlight the grain of the hickory. Hardware from Pottery Barn in brass. Appliances form Wolf, Vent-A-Hood, and Kitchen Aid. Reed glass was added to the china cabinets. The cabinet above the Kitchen Aid mixer was outfitted with baking storage. Pull-outs and extra deep drawers made storage more accessible. New Anderson windows improved the view. Storage more than doubled without increasing the footprint, and an arched opening to the family room allowed the cook to connect with the rest of the family.

New studio Glasnevin

Dee Design

Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Santa Barbara, California

Debra Lynn Henno Design

Photography Alexander Vertikoff
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Traditional, French Country, Old World Kitchen - Monte Sereno, Bay Area

Summit Remodeling Company Inc.

An expansive island, prep sink, double oven, and multiple refrigerators add to the practical design of a large space. Custom, high end cabinets, a hand painted tile mural, and contrasting granite counter tops result in a comfortable and inviting feel.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

Hammonds Furniture

Croft Kitchen in Charcoal by Hammonds Furniture
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and no island.

Soapstone Counters

Soapstone Werks

Traditional kitchen in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, bamboo floors, orange floor and white benchtop.

Woodharbor Kitchen

Jon Hammond Builders

A u-shaped kitchen with a centered island provides many areas for prepping, storing, and enjoying cooking in this new Woodharbor kitchen! New bamboo hardwood flooring, white and blue cabinetry, and cherry accents create a uniform appearance throughout the entire room creating harmony and unison. The kitchen has three-toned cabinets - white wall and base cabinets, blue island cabinets, and cherry flanking range cabinets. The multiple colors are tied into the pendant, mosaic tile, and subway tile backsplashes selections. Custom island legs are created to combine the cherry accents with the bamboo flooring. Silestone quartz tops are used throughout to create a crisp, clean appearance.

Newport Beach CA remodeling kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Joana Morrison
Design ideas for a large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Westlake Project

Associated Designs

This extra large kitchen uses quarter sawn oak flooring set on a diagonal to create the illusion of greater space. A fireplace and flat screen TV add to the functionality of this gathering space.

Kirkland Waterfront Penthouse

Bjorck Design

Custom cabinets made by Kitchen Plus. Maple wood with a hazelnut stain. Giallo Santa Cecilia granite countertops with a bricklay porcelain tile backsplash. Bamboo wood flooring.

Woodstock Shingle Cottage Estate

Beilman Architecture

D. Beilman
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, bamboo floors and no island.

Woodharbor Kitchen

Jon Hammond Builders

Opposite the bar, a microwave and coffee bar and located next to the refrigerator. New bamboo hardwood flooring, white and blue cabinetry, and cherry accents create a uniform appearance throughout the entire room creating harmony and unison.

Traditional, French Country, Old World Kitchen - Monte Sereno, Bay Area

Summit Remodeling Company Inc.

Elegant details can be seen throughout this French inspired, Old World chef's kitchen. The custom, furniture-like cabinets, hand painted mural, and granite countertops bring interest and perspective to an otherwise monochrome color palettes.

Kitchen Custom Storage Solutions - Orange, CA

Turn Key Remodel

Custom made pull out cabinet constructed with light hardwood.
This is an example of a small traditional eat-in kitchen in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, bamboo floors and orange floor.

New studio Glasnevin

Dee Design

Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Brentwood Kitchen

KRISTIN GUNNETTE

This is an example of a traditional single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

Hammonds Furniture

Hammonds Furniture
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in West Midlands with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and no island.

Country Kitchen 2

Hertzog Renovations and Restorations LLC

Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Bamboo 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!