Photography by Jeffery Volker
This is an example of a large l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, with island, white benchtop, multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.

Kitchen Pantry

BCN Homes

Photo of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Colonial updated for family living

Uniquely Your Own

Kitchen renovation takes out a wall to open it up to family room and 10 person farm house table.
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchens & Dining

B. Jaeger Inc. Construction

Mid-sized single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brick floors.

Lake Windermere

Lubelska Ltd

Country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island and brick floors.

Brookhaven Brick Kitchen

Showpiece Kitchen & Bath

Charming farmhouse kitchen with brick archway.
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Lake Austin Kitchen with White Cabinets, Black Island

Paper Moon Painting

Updated traditional kitchen on Lake Austin, with cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Greek Villa" and "Iron Ore", and walls in "Neutral Ground".
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Cook's Galley Kitchen

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Photo of a country kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Kitchens

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Lake Austin Kitchen with White Cabinets, Black Island

Paper Moon Painting

Updated traditional kitchen on Lake Austin, with cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Greek Villa", island in "Iron Ore", and walls in "Neutral Ground".
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Colonial updated for family living

Uniquely Your Own

Renovated kitchen gets a new lay out with corner farm house sink, new shaker cabinets, bead board trim, coffered ceiling, large wood top island, 6 burner and gridle Blue Star Range and Chicago Brick Tile to hark to the original 1923 brick lanolium that was found as the original floor.

Garden House

Keith Anding Architect

Michael Hospelt Photography
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, brick floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and red floor.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

Cottage Kitchen in Elburn

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Located on a partially wooded lot in Elburn, Illinois, this home needed an eye-catching interior redo to match the unique period exterior. The residence was originally designed by Bow House, a company that reproduces the look of 300-year old bow roof Cape-Cod style homes. Since typical kitchens in old Cape Cod-style homes tend to run a bit small- or as some would like to say, cozy – this kitchen was in need of plenty of efficient storage to house a modern day family of three. Advance Design Studio, Ltd. was able to evaluate the kitchen’s adjacent spaces and determine that there were several walls that could be relocated to allow for more usable space in the kitchen. The refrigerator was moved to the newly excavated space and incorporated into a handsome dinette, an intimate banquette, and a new coffee bar area. This allowed for more countertop and prep space in the primary area of the kitchen. It now became possible to incorporate a ball and claw foot tub and a larger vanity in the elegant new full bath that was once just an adjacent guest powder room. Reclaimed vintage Chicago brick paver flooring was carefully installed in a herringbone pattern to give the space a truly unique touch and feel. And to top off this revamped redo, a handsome custom green-toned island with a distressed black walnut counter top graces the center of the room, the perfect final touch in this charming little kitchen.

Bristol Custom Home

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Bristol Extension Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Brick, wood and light beams create a calming, design-driven space in this Bristol kitchen extension. In the existing space, the painted cabinets make use of the tall ceilings with an understated backdrop for the open-plan lounge area. In the newly extended area, the wood veneered cabinets are paired with a floating shelf to keep the wall free for the sunlight to beam through. The island mimics the shape of the extension which was designed to ensure that this south-facing build stayed cool in the sunshine. Towards the back, bespoke wood panelling frames the windows along with a banquette seating to break up the bricks and create a dining area for this growing family.

Attico a Trastevere - Cucina a doppia altezza

Leonori Architetti

La zona della cucina - pranzo è diventata il fulcro intorno al quale gravita la vita della casa. La cucina è stata interamente disegnata su misura, realizzata in ferro e legno con top in peperino grigio. Il taglio verticale e la scanalatura della parete verso la scala riprendono la forma strombata di una bucatura esistente che incornicia la vista su Piazza Venezia.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige benchtop.

All Islands Kitchen with Brick 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!