This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, glass tile splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen with Paisley Tiles

Square Footage Inc.

Valerie Wilcox
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Sonoma Farmhouse

Claire Taylor Design

Photos in Wonderland
Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Shady Lane

User

The large farm sink has become de rigueur in so many stylish kitchens, but for good reason. Everything fits in them! Photo: Christopher Stark
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

A Little House in the Prairies

Wood Anchor

www.chanphoto.ca
Large eclectic kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown floor, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Casa Decor 2017

deulonder arquitectura doméstica

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Vintage Galley

PowerSmith Design

XL Visions
Design ideas for a small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, no island, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and brown floor.

Classic Colonial

Drew Forsyth & co

Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, no island and brown floor.

Energized Happy Kitchen

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

Recently retired, this couple wanted and needed to update their kitchen. It was dark, lifeless and cramped. We had two constraints: a tight budget and not being able to expand the footprint. The client wanted a bright, happy kitchen, and loves corals and sea foam greens. They wanted it to be fun. Knowing that they had some pieces from the orient we allowed that influence to flow into this room as well. We removed the drop ceiling, added crown molding, light rail, two new cabinets, a new range, and an eating area. Sea foam green Corian countertop is integrated with a white corian sink. Glazzio arabesque tiles add a beautiful texture to the backsplash. The finished galley kitchen was functional, fun and they now use it more than ever.

Interior Photo - Finished Work (Completed)

Dancy Designs, LLC.

Completed Tiny Home ready for Delivery.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Private Residence, Chicago

Parallax Design LLC

Allison Schatz
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a single-bowl sink, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cross Plains Remodel

Perspektiv Design,LLC

CS Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moores Mill

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Chenal Residence

Parker & Associates Architects

Harper Howey Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tennessee Kitchen

Imagery

Classic and styled to perfection, this Mid-Continent two toned kitchen shows how a budget conscience cabinetry can turn your space into an exquisite show quality kitchen. Stainless steel Thermador Appliances, Polished Nickel Faucets and Cabinet Hardware. Granite counter tops, and 3' X 6" glass subway tile back splash.

Manhattan Ranch

Concrete Designs

Rustic kitchen in old ranch house. Includes large concrete countertops, concrete bar, and concrete sinks. Counters have 3" rock edge with custom stain color.

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.

Willow Project

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Belleair Shores Whole Home Remodel

Hyde Park Renovations

Photos by Project Focus Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bronze and Brown Transitional Kitchen

KBF by Audi Contractors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

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!