This farmhouse-chic kitchen is a combination of white and blue cabinets with wood countertops. These materials, paired with metal stools and lighting, clean backsplash tiles and a chalkboard wall give the kitchen an updated farmhouse feel.

Kitchen of a historic Craftsman residence in Santa Monica, CA

Tim Barber Architects

Photo of an arts and crafts separate kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bhumaika

Spaceshoot

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Bengaluru with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Van Drunen Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, timber and recessed.

Ski Home Remodel, Vermont

teri maher interiors

This is an example of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Universe House

Larsen

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Countryside Farmhouse

Southernwood Homes

Large kitchen with open floor plan. Double islands, custom cabinets, wood ceiling, hardwood floors. Beautiful All White Siding Country Home with Spacious Brick Floor Front Porch. Home Features Hardwood Flooring and Ceilings in Foyer and Kitchen. Rustic Family Room includes Stone Fireplace as well as a Vaulted Exposed Beam Ceiling. A Second Stone Fireplace Overlooks the Eating Area. The Kitchen Hosts Two Granite Counter Top Islands, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lots of Counter Tops Space and Natural Lighting. Large Master Bath. Outdoor Living Space includes a Covered Brick Patio with Brick Fireplace as well as a Swimming Pool with Water Slide and a in Ground Hot Tub.

Gray + Wood Kitchen Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Triplex Paris 16

CECILE KOKOCINSKI STUDIO

Suite à une nouvelle acquisition cette ancien duplex a été transformé en triplex. Un étage pièce de vie, un étage pour les enfants pré ado et un étage pour les parents. Nous avons travaillé les volumes, la clarté, un look à la fois chaleureux et épuré Ici nous avons proposé une cuisine toute en discrétion bien qu optimisée pour son utilisation. Toute en harmonie avec le salon

Manor Residence

Aspect Design Build

Large country single-wall kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with open cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, wood benchtops, panelled appliances and no island.

Rustic Comforts

Morey Remodeling Group

Morey Remodeling Group's kitchen design and remodel helped this multi-generational household in Garden Grove, CA achieve their desire to have two cooking areas and additional storage. The custom mix and match cabinetry finished in Dovetail Grey and Navy Hale were designed to provide more efficient access to spices and other kitchen related items. Flat Black hardware was added for a hint of contrast. Durable Pental Quartz counter tops in Venoso with Carrara white polished marble interlocking pattern backsplash tile is displayed behind the range and undermount sink areas. Energy efficient LED light fixtures and under counter task lighting enhances the entire space. The flooring is Paradigm water proof luxury vinyl.

Craftsman Kitchen in Farmington, MI

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Del Ray Sears Bungalow

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tennessee Tudor Kitchen

Standard Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse New Build

reDesign home | chicago

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback and brown floor.

North Toronto Residence

Ariel Muller Designs

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Transitional Galley Kitchen Design - Yardley, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This galley style kitchen design is a bright space featuring Dura Supreme Highland door style in a white finish. The kitchen cabinets are contrasted by a Silestone countertop in charcoal soapstone color with a suede finish, accessorized by Top Knobs polished chrome hardware. A paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator and Asko dishwasher match the cabinetry. A custom wood hood with a Modern Aire hood liner also matches the white cabinets, giving the kitchen a fluid appearance. The kitchen cabinets include ample customized storage solutions, like the pantry cabinet with roll out shelves, narrow pull out spice rack, and tray divider. A large C-Tech undermount sink pairs with a Riobel pull down sprayer faucet and soap dispenser. A Wolf double wall oven and range offer the perfect tools for cooking favorite meals, along with a Sharp microwave drawer. The bright space includes Andersen windows and a large skylight, which offers plenty of natural light. Hafele undercabinet lighting keeps the work spaces well lit, and accents the porcelain tile backsplash. Photos by Linda McManus

Hillsborough

Jute Interior Design

Photo- Lisa Romerein
Mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Cabinets: Centerpoint Black splash: Savannah Surfaces Countertop: Caesarstone Appliances: Ferguson, Kitchenaid
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Floor and White 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!