shane michael photography
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, no island, cork floors and brown floor.

Johanna and Bob's House Saratoga Springs

Green Conscience Home & Garden

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, cork floors and brown floor.

Modern Sustainability

RG Cowan Design Build

This kitchen and bathroom remodel was about introducing a modern look and sustainable comfortable materials to accommodate a busy and growing family of four. The choice of cork flooring was for durability and the warm tones that we could easily match in the cabinetry and brass hardware.

Back in Time Kitchen

Brook and Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, cork floors, with island and brown floor.

Freeman Project

Designology Studio LLC

Joshua Shelly
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Inspiration for a large kitchen in Philadelphia with quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, brick splashback and brown floor.

Ballard Bungalow Restoration

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Inspiration for an arts and crafts galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Krafted Homes, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and black appliances.

1890'S Farmhouse Revival

Yancy Interior Design

This is an example of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Transitional Warmth

madDesigns kitchens, baths, interiors

Christina Montemurro Photography for madDesigns
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, multi-coloured benchtop, cork floors and brown floor.

Dallas, Texas | Heath Golf & Yacht Club - Classic Villanova Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Easton Traditional Elegance

Tara Veith Kitchen & Bath Design

We transformed an awkward bowling alley into an elegant and gracious kitchen that works for a couple or a grand occasion. The prep island is compact but still provides 24" under-counter refrigerator drawers, a large prep sink with pull-out garbage underneath. The cabinet facing the range has in-drawer knife storage with cutting board/cookie sheet storage below.

Classic Style Kitchen Remodel with a Twist

Kitchen Mart

Design ideas for a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Beauty of Bamboo - Kitchen Cabinet Close Up with Purple Backspalsh

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

For this kitchen, we wanted to showcase a contemporary styled design featuring Dura Supreme’s Natural Bamboo with a Horizontal Grain pattern. After selecting the wood species and finish for the cabinetry, we needed to select the rest of the finishes. Since we wanted the cabinetry to take the center stage we decided to keep the flooring and countertop colors neutral to accentuate the grain pattern and color of the Bamboo cabinets. We selected a mid-tone gray Corian solid surface countertop for both the perimeter and the kitchen island countertops. Next, we selected a smoky gray cork flooring which coordinates beautifully with both the countertops and the cabinetry. For the backsplash, we wanted to add in a pop of color and selected a 3" x 6" subway tile in a deep purple to accent the Bamboo cabinetry. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator To learn more about our Exotic Veneer options, go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/wood-species/exotic-veneers

Kitchen Collection

Bentley Built

Design ideas for a large l-shaped kitchen in Other with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cork floors and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Soul Interiors Design, LLC

Overhead kitchen cabinets originally above the cooktop made the kitchen feel dark and cramped. To create a brighter open space the bank of upper cabinets were removed and a new airy glass range-hood was installed. A full-height wall of new white subway tile with a colorful, horizontal band of custom-made glass tile gives this Mid-Century kitchen personality while visually expanding the space. New cobalt blue quartz countertops create the WOW. --- Project designed by Pasadena interior design studio Soul Interiors Design. They serve Pasadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Altadena, and surrounding areas. --- For more about Soul Interiors Design, click here: https://www.soulinteriorsdesign.com/

Maple Ave.

John Lodge Architects

Photos by Architect
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and brown floor.

美しが丘の家

atelier HUGE

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall kitchen in Fukuoka with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Palo Alto Home

Interior Solutions

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Sustainability

RG Cowan Design Build

Kitchen with Cork Floors and 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!