Jason Sandy www.AngleEyePhotography.com
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Larchmont - Farmhouse Style

Brickmoon Design

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fresh Spanish Upgrade

Nyhus Design Group

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, with island, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse

Karen Kempf Interiors

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

The Hamptons Summer Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Atherton Timeless Estate

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white splashback.

Beach Haven Waterfront

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy Shop the Beach Haven Waterfront accessories at the Chango Shop!

Large Star and Cross Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

This kitchen's Large Star & Cross backsplash in White Wash stuns with its beautiful counter-to-ceiling installation. Design: Archetype Photo: Ellis Creek Photography

Westlake Project

Michelle Tumlin Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, marble benchtops and marble splashback.

The Jetfire Home

Southern Coastal Homes

Design ideas for a country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Montclair Renovation & Facade

RTH Building Company

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Los Altos Update

Swanson Kitchens, Inc.

Daniel Cronin Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and marble benchtops.

Garcia

True North Builders

Lee Klopher
Design ideas for a l-shaped kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Park Slope Row House Kitchen

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Country Farmhouse Kitchen

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Modern

Traci Connell Interiors

By mixing painted white cabinets with a gorgeous deep stained hood, the clients updated traditional kitchen gave life to clean white subway tile and white countertops. When paired with a slate blue fabric barstool and a pop of red in a beautiful traditional rug the modern part of the design shone through.

Belle Meade Links Full Renovation

Merrill Construction Group

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Major Rehabilitation + Decor

Van Parys Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, with island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Architectural Digest Editor's Kitchen Transformation

Tecno Srl

Photos: Melissa Marie, Article: Fan Winston, Architectural Digest
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, a single-bowl sink and shaker cabinets.

Gonzales St.

Picklo Homes

Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige 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!