This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and black benchtop.

A House for All Seasons

Brickworks Building Products

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen pantry in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Cocina, comedor y salón en la planta baja

08023 · Architects

En la planta baja se encuentra la pequeña cocina lineal de color blanco que tiene todo lo necesario, dándole espacio al salón comedor.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, orange floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Updated English Manor

K Two Designs, Inc.

A facelift in the kitchen included changing out the counter tops, a new backsplash and painting the whole kitchen, including an accent blue island. English country charm and character was preserved with the brick floor. Rush seats on the counter stools add more English charm.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

This is an example 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.

Rural Farm House Sussex

Alx Gunn Interiors

Home Staging Alx Gunn Interiors. " I would thoroughly recommend Alx's home staging service. She made the whole process a pleasure and, having had our house on the market for nearly 2 years, we received 2 purchase offers within 2 days of the staging being complete. I wouldn't hesitate to enlist the services of Alx the next time I want to sell a house" Home Owner Claire S Photography by Alx Gunn Interiors

Kelly & Kevin's Fabulous Kitchen

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

Large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and black benchtop.

Daniels Design Contemporary Kitchens

Daniels Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Kelly & Kevin's Fabulous Kitchen

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

Design ideas for a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and black benchtop.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Old Washington St-Hanover Remodel

Studio B Design (Bizzozero Creative)

Remodeled Great Room into Chef'sstyle kitchen, TV area and Dining
Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kelly & Kevin's Fabulous Kitchen

TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)

This is an example of a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and black benchtop.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

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.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and black benchtop.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and black 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.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Kitchen with Brick Floors and Black Benchtop 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!