Julie Piesz, CKBD
Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Now that's a pantry!

James C Schell LLC

Two large pull-out pantries flank and support display cabinets and a workspace/charging station.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Montclair Renovation and Interiors

ilumus, llc.

Ramona d'Viola - ilumus photography
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Art Deco & Blue

RL Design

Blue Gator Photography
This is an example of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen and Entry Closet

Sandrin Leung Inc.

Photos by Ana Sandrin
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Custom Home

Parsons Construction Inc

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Urban Loft Styled DC Row Home - Staged for Sale

Signature Design Interiors

With a listing price of just under $4 million, this gorgeous row home located near the Convention Center in Washington DC required a very specific look to attract the proper buyer. The home has been completely remodeled in a modern style with bamboo flooring and bamboo kitchen cabinetry so the furnishings and decor needed to be complimentary. Typically, transitional furnishings are used in staging across the board, however, for this property we wanted an urban loft, industrial look with heavy elements of reclaimed wood to create a city, hotel luxe style. As with all DC properties, this one is long and narrow but is completely open concept on each level, so continuity in color and design selections was critical. The row home had several open areas that needed a defined purpose such as a reception area, which includes a full bar service area, pub tables, stools and several comfortable seating areas for additional entertaining. It also boasts an in law suite with kitchen and living quarters as well as 3 outdoor spaces, which are highly sought after in the District.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photo by: Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, bamboo floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and orange floor.

Franklin Hills

User

Russel Taylor
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with bamboo floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Mid-Century Mountain Home

Bauer Clifton Interiors

BAUER/CLIFTON INTERIORS
This is an example of a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Modern and Airy Kitchen

TreeHouse

Executive Cabinets Flat Panel English Oak Caesarstone Lagos Blue Countertops EcoFusion Bamboo Flooring Milgard Thermally Broken Aluminum Windows
Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with glass sheet splashback, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Simi Valley Kitchen Remodel

Overland Remodeling & Builders

A complete kitchen remodeling project in Simi Valley. The project included a complete gut of the old kitchen with a new floorplan. The new kitchen includes: white shaker cabinets, quartz countertop, glass tile backsplash, bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights above peninsula, recess LED lights, pantry, top display cabinets, soft closing doors and drawers, concealed drawer slides and banquette seating with hidden storage

Black and White Traditional Kitchen Renovation

CliqStudios

Renovating your kitchen with these gorgeous white and black cabinets and a stunning farmhouse sink is sure to make a statement. The black knobs and pulls add subtle elegance, while the gold accents on the appliances provide a luxurious touch. Let the end result speak for itself and bask in the beauty of this stunning new kitchen.

Walnut Slab and White High-Gloss Acrylic Slab | Los Angeles, CA

The Cabinet Face

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Twickenham Historic Renovation and Addition

VTS Homes

Kitchen with reclaimed wood countertop on island, bamboo flooring, painted/glazed cabinetry; no outlets or switches in backsplash - mounted under wall cabinets. Photo by Urban Lens Photography

Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

The Bravern Signature Penthouses

Areas Interior Design

Entertainer's kitchen with island seating for upto eight persons
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Fresh farmhouse remodel in mid-century home.

Julia Rudin Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Professional Chef's Dream Kitchen

Wike LaFrey

kaskel photo
Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

kitchenCRATE Vista Drive, Modesto, CA

kitchen & bath CRATE

Kitchen with 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!