Built and designed by Shelton Design Build Photo by: MissLPhotography
Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and bamboo floors.

A Kitchen for Today in a Classic Craftsman Home

Sustainable Home

The side of the island has convenient storage for cookbooks and other essentials. The strand woven bamboo flooring looks modern, but tones with the oak flooring in the rest of the house. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson

Small Pantry space organized

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built in door storage in pantry
Photo of a small traditional kitchen pantry in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets and bamboo floors.

Craftsmen Kitchen Storage

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Once an unused butler's pantry, this Ann Arbor kitchen remodel now offers added storage for important appliances and large items infrequently used. This hard working set of cabinetry does the work of a pantry without the doors, narrow storage and poor lighting of a traditional pantry. Complete with floor to ceiling natural cherry cabinets in the craftsman style, these cabinets add interest and function with stair-step depths and height. The Medallion cabinets are a natural cherry wood with a Sonoma door style, finished in a pecan burnished glaze. Sanctuary cabinet hardware from Top Knobs comes in a Tuscan Bronze finish. Bamboo floors compliment the warm cabinetry and will deepen to a honey blond over time. Under cabinet lighting high lights crackle glass accent tile, tumbled limestone brick tiles and white quartz countertops. Fred Golden 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.

Lakeland Cottage, Cumbria

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Photo of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, no island and black floor.

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.

Seaview Residence

Maltom, Inc.

Kacper Hech
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Custom 2-Story Signature Bali on the Big Island

Bamboo Living Homes

Jonathan Davis: www.photokona.com
Photo of a tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Kitchen Storage

Laura Birns Design Custom Interiors & Closets

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, coloured appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Another view of the kitchen from the home's foyer.

FabCab

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a double-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, with island and brown floor.

Hillside House with Japanese Influences

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Brad Peebles
Photo of a small asian galley eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Kitchen + Dining spaces

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

I designed/built this kitchen to feel like a fusion of modern and traditional. Some of the materials used are: Custom Maple cabinets, bamboo flooring, Caesarstone Quartz counters in "concrete", stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, "Access Lighting" pendants above the island.

South Kensington Project

Rose Narmani Interiors

A historic London townhouse, redesigned by Rose Narmani Interiors.
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Refresh and Build

We made a one flow kitchen/Family room, where the parents can cook and watch their kids playing, Shaker style cabinets, quartz countertop, and quartzite island, two sinks facing each other and two dishwashers. perfect for big family reunion like thanksgiving.

Residential Construction

Janine Lamontagne Photography LLC

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, light wood cabinets and grey splashback.

Kemper Kitchen

Miller Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Berkeley Pied a Terre Kitchen Renovation

Sally Power Interiors

Large windows open onto a garden and bring much-needed natural light to a ground-floor apartment.
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Fourth Street

Confluence Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

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!