The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Dramatic Black: An Individual Kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Updated (to look more MCM) Kitchen

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Builder installed kitchen in 2002 was stripped of inappropriate trim and therefore original ceiling was revealed. New stainless steel backsplash and hood and vent wrap was designed. Shaker style cabinets had their insets filled in so that era appropriate flat front cabinets were the finished look.

Eichler Home in Walnut Creek

Murphey Construction and Design

Kitchen Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Nailed It Builders

Revitalize your home with Nailed It Builders' Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign. Our skilled craftsmen blend timeless design elements with modern functionality, creating a kitchen that exudes elegance and sophistication."

Balsam Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Modern-Rustic Kitchen/Dining with reclaimed wood ceilings and beams. Large Stainless Fridge Freezer, Island with granite top, and porch fireplace in the background.

CASE STUDY 68

GRAFTEKT

Design ideas for an industrial galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

HOUSE / O #4（リノベーション）　タイニーハウス / ダイニング / キッチン

Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス

夫婦2人家族のためのリノベーション住宅 photos by Katsumi Simada
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

El Sereno Residence

Hsu McCullough

The wood flooring wraps up the walls and ceiling in the kitchen creating a "wood womb": A complimentary contrast to the the pink and sea-foam painted custom cabinets, brass hardware, brass backsplash and brass island. Windows were intentionally placed on both ends of the kitchen to create a cozy space.

Rustic Kitchen

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Modern Mountain Chic

Mountainwood Construction

Beautiful welcoming kitchen with a large island that includes seating. Ribboned white quartz, flat panel white oak cabinets and gorgeous natural stone highlights this space creating a calming warmth. A large accordion window opens connecting the covered patio to the kitchen.

Active Family House／SESSION PIECE

株式会社シーフォーデザインレーベル

Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Beachfront Kitchen

HRH Construction Inc.

Contrasting grey island cabinets with white wall cabinets. Stainless steel appliances. Cable and track lighting.
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

A symmetrical kitchen opens to the family room in this open floor plan. The island provides a thick wood eating ledge with a dekton work surface. A grey accent around the cooktop is split by the metallic soffit running through the space. A smaller work kitchen/open pantry is off to one side for additional prep space.

Cozy Modern Adirondack Kitchen

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen, designed by Curtis Lumber Company, features a corner fireplace that adds a warm cozy ambiance to the heart of this home. The cabinetry is Merillat Masterpiece: Montesano Door Style in Quartersawn Oak Cognac. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

Saddle Rock Ranches

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We created an exquisite kitchen that would be any chef's dream with a coffee beverage bar and large walk in pantry where there was no pantry before. This specular home has vaulted ceiling in the family room and now that we have removed all the walls surround the kitchen you will be able to advantage of the amazing mountain views. The central island completes the kitchen space beautifully, adding seating for friends and family to join the chef, plus more countertop space, sink and under counter storage, leaving no detail overlooked. The perimeter of the kitchen has leathered granite countertops and Stone backsplashes create such a unique look and bring a level of warmth to a kitchen. The Material Mix really brings the natural elements together in this home remodel.

Bakes & Kropp - Bridgehampton, NY Kitchen Remodel

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Bakes & Kropp remodeled this former showhouse kitchen to reflect the personalities of its owners—and with 450 square feet to work with, the team had plenty of space to be creative. The kitchen now includes two sinks, two dishwashers, two fridges, and a large French Top stove to support the owner’s preferred cooking style. The space is elegant but comfortable and carefully blends a mixture of walnut, painted cabinetry, stone, and metal accents. Just a few standout design details include the walnut ceiling patterning, the metal mesh overlay on the cabinet doors sourced from Armac Martin, and a custom range hood unlike any the Bakes & Kropp team had created before.

Cozy Modern Adirondack Kitchen

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Brown Floor and Wood 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!