Photo of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Danielle & Paul

The Cabinetry

Photography by Tara L. Callow
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Historic Madison Home

The Kitchen Company

Historic Madison home on the water designed by Gail Bolling Madison, Connecticut To get more detailed information copy and paste this link into your browser. https://thekitchencompany.com/blog/featured-kitchen-historic-home-water, Photographer, Dennis Carbo

Bay Island Kitchen

B&T Kitchens and Baths

Ramone Photography
Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Greenwich

Lifetronic Systems

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Hoegger Lake House Kitchen - Farmhouse Kitchen Sink with a View

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This beautiful lake house kitchen design was created by Kim D. Hoegger at Kim Hoegger Home in Rockwell, Texas mixing two-tones of Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Designer Kim Hoegger chose a rustic Knotty Alder wood species with a dark patina stain for the lower base cabinets and kitchen island and contrasted it with a Classic White painted finish for the wall cabinetry above. This unique and eclectic design brings bright light and character to the home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Learn more about Kim Hoegger Home at: http://www.houzz.com/pro/kdhoegger/kim-d-hoegger

This Old House, Bedford

Kathy Marshall Design

This Old House, Bedford. I was asked to be back on the team to work on the second oldest house TOH had ever worked on! It was a great project, super homeowners and a fair amount of discovery and challenges as we brought this old house back to her former glory. The homeowner needed more space and wanted to add on a great room of the kitchen. I was tasked with creating a kitchen that fit into todays modern world but celebrated the "old house" details. Exposed beams, uneven floors, posts and storage needs where all high on the to do and worry list! Working in a full size pantry with counters and a deep freeze provided that function and charm we were all hoping for in this new kitchen. A custom blue inset island with a beautiful 2" thick honed Danby marble top works nicely in the open concept feel. Glass fronted cabinets, blue and white tile and a hint of red in the back wall of the pantry all have a nod to the historic roots of the property and subtle reminder to it's part in the American Revolution. All the episodes of this exciting project may be viewed by going to www.thisoldhouse.com, search Bedford. Enjoy!

Deborah Leamann

The overscaled interior wall lanterns flank the kitchen view while smoke bell jars light the island. Photo-Tom Grimes
Large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

South Surf Road

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Elizabeth B. Gillin Interiors Sam Oberter Photography 2012 Design Excellence Award, Residential Design+Build Magazine, Professional Builder Magazine
Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with with island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Traditional kitchen nestled in Franklin

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Atherton - Complete Renovation

EBCON Corporation

Complete Renovation Build: EBCON Corporation Design: Tineke Triggs - Artistic Designs for Living Architecture: Tim Barber and Kirk Snyder Landscape: John Dahlrymple Landscape Architecture Photography: Laura Hull

Jewel box Brooklyn brownstone kitchen

reBuild Workshop

The new widened and reconfigured kitchen is the jewel piece of the house. Among other things, it features quarried marble countertops and backsplash, as well as custom wood cabinetry.

Sutton Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | TN

Flooret

Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Classic and Revitalized Kitchen Remodel in Mclean Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Entire kitchen revitalized using a classic package complete with new enlarged island and new lighting and white cabinetry. The new island provides ample space for sitting and dining, along with providing new space for storage in its cabinets. New dishwasher and microwave sit on one side opposite of seating area to allow for ease of access. Prior pantry area was removed to create more open space for the kitchen. Laundry room relocated to upper level to provide further space for new pantry and mudroom. The kitchen is complete with new white wood cabinetry with dovetail, full extension, self-close drawers, and doors. White color backsplash along with new LED under cabinet and pendants lights further create a brighter feel throughout the kitchen area.

Southampton Village

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Projects by Highline Construction

User

Country u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Custom kitchen, dining room, entertainment center and laundry.

Affordable Quality Kitchens & Stone

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Farmhouse

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for an expansive country galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Style Kitchen Inspiration

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lanier Project

Level Team Contracting

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Brown Floor 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!