Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Chester Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

Dorig Designs LLC

James Netz Photography
Country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances and light hardwood floors.

Woodford Square

Juliet Murphy Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with light hardwood floors, beige floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, yellow splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Sebastopol Farmhouse

Annadel Builders

Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sandbanks

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Park City Kitchen Reno

DFS Construction Inc.

Photo of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Sapir Construction

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and an undermount sink.

The Raynham Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

This beautiful kitchen embodies all the traditionalism of shaker design with some classic embellishments, such as aperture beading attached to the face frames and bold contrasts of colour between timeless oak and pelt purple with a neutral grey background. The simplicity and minimalist appeal continues with stylish pewter handles and glazed panels on the upper cabinets, to reflect light and illuminate the cabinets' feature piece contents and beautiful oak interior.

Meadowood

3rd Street Custom Homes

Traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Country Blues

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Nina Petchey, Bells and Bows Photography
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and coloured appliances.

Garage Conversion

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Claude Sprague
Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

West Seattle Bright and Modern Kitchen

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Park Slope Brownstone 4

Ben Herzog

Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, vaulted, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, coloured appliances, white benchtop, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Charming French Country Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The catering kitchen was completely transformed by removing the 'mudroom' area to create room for a large prep, storage, and cooking areas. The new space is hosts a custom Cremone-bolted dish cabinet, wine cooler, and double panel fridge /freezer. It has a large farmhouse sink and plenty of storage for prepping for large catering events and parties.

Glen Ellen Retreat

Bakamis Design Group

David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and blue cabinets.

Farm House

Ginkgo House Architecture

Shane Quesinberry
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and coloured appliances.

Retro and Reclaimed Modern Kitchen

Esslinger Design Company

It all started with a retro red fridge. Next came the teal cabinet paint color, and then the custom island made of reclaimed wood. Of course there is also the shiplap on the ceiling, the 3 different pendant lights, the concrete quartz countertop, and the retro stools. The sum of the parts equals a kitchen that is second to none! Photo: Picture Perfect House

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances and Light Hardwood 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!