Tim Doyle
This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Eclectic Sophistication

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

For this expansive kitchen renovation, Designer, Randy O’Kane of Bilotta Kitchens worked with interior designer Gina Eastman and architect Clark Neuringer. The backyard was the client’s favorite space, with a pool and beautiful landscaping; from where it’s situated it’s the sunniest part of the house. They wanted to be able to enjoy the view and natural light all year long, so the space was opened up and a wall of windows was added. Randy laid out the kitchen to complement their desired view. She selected colors and materials that were fresh, natural, and unique – a soft greenish-grey with a contrasting deep purple, Benjamin Moore’s Caponata for the Bilotta Collection Cabinetry and LG Viatera Minuet for the countertops. Gina coordinated all fabrics and finishes to complement the palette in the kitchen. The most unique feature is the table off the island. Custom-made by Brooks Custom, the top is a burled wood slice from a large tree with a natural stain and live edge; the base is hand-made from real tree limbs. They wanted it to remain completely natural, with the look and feel of the tree, so they didn’t add any sort of sealant. The client also wanted touches of antique gold which the team integrated into the Armac Martin hardware, Rangecraft hood detailing, the Ann Sacks backsplash, and in the Bendheim glass inserts in the butler’s pantry which is glass with glittery gold fabric sandwiched in between. The appliances are a mix of Subzero, Wolf and Miele. The faucet and pot filler are from Waterstone. The sinks are Franke. With the kitchen and living room essentially one large open space, Randy and Gina worked together to continue the palette throughout, from the color of the cabinets, to the banquette pillows, to the fireplace stone. The family room’s old built-in around the fireplace was removed and the floor-to-ceiling stone enclosure was added with a gas fireplace and flat screen TV, flanked by contemporary artwork. Designer: Bilotta’s Randy O’Kane with Gina Eastman of Gina Eastman Design & Clark Neuringer, Architect posthumously Photo Credit: Phillip Ennis

Side Return Extension

Kia Designs

Anna Stathaki The downdraft extractor sinks down to create unhampered views out to the garden, but can handily be raised if you want to screen dirty dished from diners.

Contemporary Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Playful Purple Kitchen

The Remodel Group

The large pulls on the kitchen drawers and colorful knobs on the smaller drawers add to the overall ambiance of the space.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and purple cabinets.

Inner Loop Kitchen Remodel

Blackhouse Renovation & Design

This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lee

HALLETT & Co.

A traditional townhouse from 1999 was transformed from its cumbersome footprint into a mindful living space with an expansion of the kitchen, a redesign of its interior doorways, and the addition of an exterior balcony. Photography by Atlantic Archives

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Demina Ksenia

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with purple cabinets, beige splashback, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

Sakkara Residential

A bright and bold kitchen for a small flat in colourful Notting Hill
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Purple House

Aum Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Country Kitchen Design

Tom Howley

Painted in our uniquely striking colour Stormy Sky, this modern country kitchen design brings a fabulous contemporary flair to a traditional shaker kitchen style. Natural light floods in from the feature windows, meaning our design team were able to introduce a bold and contrasting colour. The end result is an ideal room to create a stunning kitchen that’s perfect for family life. The kitchen needed to make an impact on entrance, so the use of material, colour and the position of the island were key decisions for the design. Not to mention the integrated wine cooler, located conveniently for the guests seated at the table.

Kitchens

Clean Design

Regan Wood Photography
Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Southwestern Home in Central Santa Fe

Pink Dwelling

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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Тарасенко Денис

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Side Return Extension

Kia Designs

Anna Stathaki A bespoke light feature adds to this unique kitchen extension.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

5RM HDB Apartment @ Punggol

Patrick Lau Photography

This is an example of a scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Singapore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Silver Lake Blvd. - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Morning Kitchen: Junior League of Boston 2017 Show House

Kelly Rogers Interiors

Collaboration with Dianne Aucello of Edesia Kitchen & Bath Studio. Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, purple cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen with Purple 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!