This house was designed to maintain clean sustainability and durability. Minimal, simple, modern design techniques were implemented to create an open floor plan with natural light. The entry of the home, clad in wood, was created as a transitional space between the exterior and the living spaces by creating a feeling of compression before entering into the voluminous, light filled, living area. The large volume, tall windows and natural light of the living area allows for light and views to the exterior in all directions. This project also considered our clients' need for storage and love for travel by creating storage space for an Airstream camper in the oversized 2 car garage at the back of the property. As in all of our homes, we designed and built this project with increased energy efficiency standards in mind. Our standards begin below grade by designing our foundations with insulated concrete forms (ICF) for all of our exterior foundation walls, providing the below grade walls with an R value of 23. As a standard, we also install a passive radon system and a heat recovery ventilator to efficiently mitigate the indoor air quality within all of the homes we build.

Walnut Midcentury KItchen with Orange Accents

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Balcones

Soledad Builders, LLC

A long....center island connects the living and dining rooms. The cork floors are inset in the concrete, allowing for a forgivable and more comfortable standing surface.

Ravenswood Ground Floor Conversion

Studio Fabbri

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cork floors, with island and brown floor.

Green Dream

Adapt Interior Design

Green dream kitchen, built-in dining nook, ample storage, shaker cabinets, classic light fixtures, custom hood surround, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring, quartz countertop, subway backsplash

Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cork floors, grey cabinets, black appliances, grey benchtop and cement tile splashback.

A recycling project

simon muir

A rare opportunity to recycle some teak that had been skipped.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Edinburgh with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, cork floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Oro Valley Remodel

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eclectic Eco Kitchen

Design by Misha

Eclectic Eco Kitchen: Homeowners requested a kitchen large enough for the family of 4 to cook, dine, and entertain in. They wanted a space which reflected their own eclectic tastes and one that was easy on the environment. This kitchen and dining room area includes a custom live edge dining table, custom wine cork buffet, custom pallet light fixture with Edison bulbs, soapstone countertops with an integrated sink, white laminate cabinets with black pulls, concrete tile backsplash, a range and a separate cook top, cork flooring with a rug inlay.

Walnut Midcentury KItchen with Orange Accents

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and a double-bowl sink.

Kitchen with Wood Ceiling and Blue Tile

Clawson Cabinets

wood ceilings, floating shelves, cork floors and bright blue subway tile quartz and stainless counters put a twist on a traditional Victorian home. The crown moldings and traditional inset cabinets Decora by Masterbrand harken back to the day while the floating shelves and stainless counters give a modern flair. Cork floors are soft underfoot and are perfect in any kitchen.

A recycling project

simon muir

A rare opportunity to recycle some teak that had been skipped.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Edinburgh with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, cork floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Oak Street Foursquare Kitchen

Aurora Architects + Builders

A two story addition a the rear of this historic foursquare makes this large chef's kitchen with large island possible. White cabinets and black stone tops along the wall contrast with walnut cabinets and a custom stainless steel counter with integral sink on the large island. Cork tile flooring makes a durable surface that is resilient underfoot. Three red drum-shade pendants coordinate with red knobs on the range.

Webster Groves Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cork floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, cement tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Inverness Way Residence

Ogawa Fisher Architects

The composition and placement of windows and skylights balance the need for light and views with the desire for space to highlight the owners’ art collection. The warm neutrals of the architecture give way to colorful details, such as bright-red kitchen pendants and eclectic bathroom tiles. Cesar Rubio Photography

A Kitchen with a Surprise Space

Steveworks LLC

What a cool idea
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cork floors and with island.

Eclectic Eco Kitchen

Design by Misha

Oro Valley Remodel

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

Bamboo Kitchen Cabinets

Accord Cabinets Ltd.

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Riverbend (2)

Revington Renovations

Kitchen cabinetry 3/4" Steven's Wood vertical grain W53 "Arizona Cypress". Two toned trimmed wine rack with adjustable bookshelf 1 1/4" Cimstone 936 Olympos Quartz Countertop with an eased edge profile Ames Plateau Series PLAHMS horizontal stacked mosaic tile Wicanders HPS Panel Cork Comfort Flooring Photos: Ian Grant Photography

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Cork Floors 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!