This new riverfront townhouse is on three levels. The interiors blend clean contemporary elements with traditional cottage architecture. It is luxurious, yet very relaxed. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lakeoswegoriverfront

Colleyville Chic 2

The Interior Collection

Traditional kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wimberley Southwestern Retreat

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Southwestern Kitchen in blue and white featuring hand painted ceramic tile, chimney style plaster vent hood, granite and wood countertops Photography: Michael Hunter Photography

15 Maidenstone Drive Ocean

PRM Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woods Cove

User

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Garden Street

Amity Worrel & Co.

This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with with island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Sydney Project

David Campbell Building Pty Ltd

Photos by John Paul Urizar
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Traditional Georgian Manse, Full Home Design

User

The distressed green island sits atop brown stained hardwood floors and creates a focal point at the center of this traditional kitchen. Topped with ubatuba granite, the island is home to three metal barstools painted ivory with sage green chenille seats. Visual Comfort globe pendants, in a mix of metals, marry the island’s antique brass bin pulls to the pewter hardware of the perimeter cabinetry. Breaking up the cream perimeter cabinets are large windows dressed with woven wood blinds. A window bench covered in a watery blue and green leaf pattern coordinates with the island and with the Walker Zanger glass tile backsplash. The backsplash and honed black granite countertop, wraps the kitchen in luxurious texture. The spacious room is equipped with stainless steel appliances from Thermador and Viking.

Newport Beach View Home

WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC.

The kitchen with a decidedly New England-style motif, with cabinetry painted in 'turn of the century' standards, where a thin coat of plaster is applied to the wood and then sanded smooth prior to applying the final paint finish. An antique butcher-block table at the end of the island reinforces the vintage feel.

Contemporary Classic Kitchen + Studio in Piedmont

Studio Bergtraun AIA

Treve Johnson
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tiny Tea House

Oregon Cottage Company

Inspiration for a small asian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Kevin Mauseth

Kevin Mauseth: Neil Kelly Company, Neil Kelly Cabinets; Carerra Marble; Painted Cabinetry; Paneled Appliances. This kitchen got expanded by adding on to the house, got a new island, new cabinetry, a new layout with new paneled appliances, a new farmhouse sink, and was designed to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the house. It is light and bright with marble countertops and backsplash.

Lullwater 2017 Renovation

Soorikian Architecture

Jeff Herr
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Downtown Remodel

Denman Construction

Gibeon Photography
This is an example of a country kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, multiple islands and brown floor.

Spoleto Project

Houck Construction Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Vermont Hillside Perch

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and ceramic floors.

Roosevelt

Lizzie O'Brien Interior Design

Builder: CMM Custom Homes Cabinetry: Erik Kitchen Design
Design ideas for a beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Blue + White

Traci Rhoads Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Amberley Project

Bronzie Design + Build

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!