Gordon King
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Indianapolis House Remodel

CMH Builders, Inc.

Built-in knife storage
This is an example of a small midcentury separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, cork floors and no island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Media Rooms Inc

Pantry storage with adjustable shelves. Custom built cabinetry constructed in sequenced matched Teak veneer. Kitchen was designed by Rob Dzedzy, and fabricated and installed by Media Rooms Inc. Hanging vintage bulb light fixture in center of room was designed and fabricated by Rob Dzedzy. Kitchen includes all cabinets fit to ceiling, soft close hinges and drawers. Every bit of space is maximized for storage. Kitchen also includes distributed video and music, and an automated Lutron lighting control system, all installed by Media Rooms Inc.

Erb Home

M.B. Designs

Ron Olson
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Elevated Kitchen and Deck

James McCoy Carpentry LLC

Captured by Caity MacLeod
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

Working Within

BZ Architects

Working within the footprint of the existing house and a new, 3 by 11 foot addition, the scope of this project called for enhanced use of the existing kitchen space and better views to the heavily landscaped and terraced rear yard. In response, numerous operable windows and doors wrap around three sides of the design, allowing the exterior landscaping and renovated deck to be more a part of the interior. A 9'-6" ceiling height helps define the kitchen area and provides enhanced views to an existing gazebo via the addition's high windows. With views to the exterior as a goal, most storage cabinets have been relocated to an interior wall. Glass doors and cabinet-mounted display lights accent the floor-to-ceiling pantry unit. A Rain Forest Green granite countertop is complemented by cork floor tiles, soothing glass mosaics and a rich paint palette. The adjacent dining area's charcoal grey slate pavers provide superior functionality and have been outfitted with a radiant heat floor system.

Islington Open Plan Conversion

Barxonomy

Anne Swartz Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, cork floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Maple Ave.

John Lodge Architects

Photos by Architect
This is an example 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 and with island.

Kitchen and Dining Remodel Creates Entertaining Setting

'g' Green Design Center

Deep drawers hide away but allow for plenty of storage - Our clients wanted to remodel their kitchen so that the prep, cooking, clean up and dining areas would blend well and not have too much of a kitchen feel. They asked for a sophisticated look with some classic details and a few contemporary flairs. The result was a reorganized layout (and remodel of the adjacent powder room) that maintained all the beautiful sunlight from their deck windows, but create two separate but complimentary areas for cooking and dining. The refrigerator and pantry are housed in a furniture-like unit creating a hutch-like cabinet that belies its interior with classic styling. Two sinks allow both cooks in the family to work simultaneously. Some glass-fronted cabinets keep the sink wall light and attractive. The recycled glass-tiled detail on the ceramic backsplash brings a hint of color and a reference to the nearby waters. Dan Cutrona Photography

Contemporary La Jolla Kitchen and Fireplace Remodel

User

This shows the cork flooring, and the Cherry Cabinets with the graphite glace. It also shows the white upper cabinets and the White engineered stone countertops. Jon Upson - Photography

Barn Addition

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom kitchen attached to living space.
Photo of a small country galley open plan kitchen with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Beauty of Bamboo: Close Up of Bamboo Kitchen Cabinets

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

Contemporary Kitchen

Media Rooms Inc

Induction cook top with downdraft vent in “up” position. Bar area includes wine cooler and inset cabinets with glass doors for liquor display. Custom built cabinetry constructed in sequenced matched Teak veneer. Kitchen was designed by Rob Dzedzy, and fabricated and installed by Media Rooms Inc. Hanging vintage bulb light fixture in center of room was designed and fabricated by Rob Dzedzy. Kitchen includes all cabinets fit to ceiling, soft close hinges and drawers. Every bit of space is maximized for storage. Kitchen also includes distributed video and music, and an automated Lutron lighting control system, all installed by Media Rooms Inc.

Chic Elegance Kitchen

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Mario Laroche Photography
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

Yes, you read the title right. Small updates DO make a BIG difference. Whether it’s updating a color, finish, or even the smallest: changing out the hardware, these minor updates together can all make a big difference in the space. For our Flashback Friday Feature, we have a perfect example of how you can make some small updates to revamp the entire space! The best of all, we replaced the door and drawer fronts, and added a small cabinet (removing the soffit, making the cabinets go to the ceiling) making this space seem like it’s been outfitted with a brand new kitchen! If you ask us, that’s a great way of value engineering and getting the best value out of your dollars! To learn more about this project, continue reading below! Cabinets As mentioned above, we removed the existing cabinet door and drawer fronts and replaced them with a more updated shaker style door/drawer fronts supplied by Woodmont. We removed the soffits and added an extra cabinet on the cooktop wall, taking the cabinets to the ceiling. This small update provides additional storage, and gives the space a new look! Countertops Bye-bye laminate, and hello quartz! As our clients were starting to notice the wear-and-tear of their original laminate tops, they knew they wanted something durable and that could last. Well, what better to install than quartz? Providing our clients with something that’s not only easy to maintain, but also modern was exactly what they wanted in their updated kitchen! Backsplash The original backsplash was a plain white 4×4″ tile and left much to be desired. Having lived with this backsplash for years, our clients wanted something more exciting and eye-catching. I can safely say that this small update delivered! We installed an eye-popping glass tile in blues, browns, and whites from Hirsch Glass tile in the Gemstone Collection. Hardware You’d think hardware doesn’t make a huge difference in a space, but it does! It adds not only the feel of good quality but also adds some character to the space. Here we have installed Amerock Blackrock knobs and pulls in Satin Nickel. Other Fixtures To top off the functionality and usability of the space, we installed a new sink and faucet. The sink and faucet is something used every day, so having something of great quality is much appreciated especially when so frequently used. From Kohler, we have an under-mount castiron sink in Palermo Blue. From Blanco, we have a single-hole, and pull-out spray faucet. Flooring Last but not least, we installed cork flooring. The cork provides and soft and cushiony feel and is great on your feet!

Roslindale Kitchen in Earth Tones

Boston Building Resources

Located on the back of the peninsula, this storage insert finally tames the collection of plasticware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Rankin Project

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This kitchen was really fun to create. The house is an old charmer in the heart of the city and ripe for updates and renovation. These clients started with the kitchen and will work out from there. We kept the old pantry space but added in a stained glass window that had been taken out of their home a previous year. The small touch of red, which is one of may favourite colours, provides a nice contrast with the two toned blue cabinetry. We ripped out much of the drywall to properly insulate and move old plumbing pipes into the wall that were previously outside of walls in older homes. This provided more clean useable space in the pantry. We kept the layout similar to what they had but streamlined it a bit with instead of the odd angles they had before which made cabinet space awkward to get to or use. We talked about colour and we both felt a bold indigo blue in the pantry would feel like a jewel of a space warmed up with wood counters and a softer pale blue/grey in the main kitchen area would feel clean and serene.

Aldgate Heritage Cottage

Plush Design Interiors

Claudine Burgess - Define + Shine. http://defineandshine.com.au/site/

Margate flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

A practical plywood kitchen with a cork floor, with modern accent and leather handles.
Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!