Contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchens

Potter Construction Inc

Wall pain color Benjamin Moore - Blue Seafoam #2050-60. Sam Van Fleet Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

New Look for An Exclusive Coastal Residence

GDC Construction

The wood used in the cabinets throughout the kitchen was distressed to match the reclaimed stone and marble.
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, panelled appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, marble benchtops, travertine floors, with island and brown floor.

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

The kitchen is a mix of existing and new cabinets that were made to match. Marmoleum (a natural sheet linoleum) flooring sets the kitchen apart in the home’s open plan. It is also low maintenance and resilient underfoot. Custom stainless steel countertops match the appliances, are low maintenance and are, uhm, stainless!

causey kitchen island

PBC Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lake Minnetonka

MDS Remodeling LLC

www.troythiesphoto.com
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, brown floor, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

project in Westport, CT

Amazing Spaces

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hobbs Kitchen Makeover

SR Design Group, Inc.

48 Layers
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Chicago Residence

LaCantina Doors

LaCantina Doors Aluminum bi-folding door system
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Spanish Colonial Hacienda, Carmel, California

John Malick & Associates

Spanish Colonial Hacienda Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by J.D. Peterson
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood benchtops, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Focus Builders

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Home

Mill & Woods

We had a batch of reclaimed heart pine beams and decking from a textile mill in Lincolnton, NC that had so much character it could not be graded like our other reclaimed heart pine. So we began work on a prefinished color that would do this unique wood justice. Finally, after numerous attempts, we found the perfect color. Now, what do you call a floor with this kind of attitude? After a few beers on a Friday afternoon, the “Old Dirty Goat” was born. Just take a look at this floor and you’ll understand the name.

Suburban Farmhouse

User

All photography by APelletier Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Past Work

Richard Williams Architecture

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hicks Project

Interiors by Odette Design Group

Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Style Home

Teatro Designs

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

50 Shades of Grey

Karen Kempf Interiors

This new construction home was a long-awaited dream home with lots of ideas and details curated over many years. It’s a contemporary lake house in the Midwest with a California vibe. The palette is clean and simple, and uses varying shades of gray. The dramatic architectural elements punctuate each space with dramatic details. Photos done by Ryan Hainey Photography, LLC.

Maplewood, NJ

Rinaldi Designs Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen Remodeling in Malibu

Fine Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, 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!