Working with the cedar ceiling and features throughout, we went with sage green lowers and white uppers to brighten the space. The client wanted eco-friendly options, so we have hardwood throughout and cork in the kitchen. The countertop has a touch of green specs to pull in the cabinet colour. We stacked the backsplash to give the space a more modern feel.

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.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel for Lake House in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Ranch 55

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Ranch 55

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

Eichler Home in Walnut Creek

Murphey Construction and Design

Eichler home remodel completed by Murphey Builders in 2019 located in Walnut Creek, CA. A modern twist with cork floors, quartz counters and a tasteful mix of walnut and dark blue kitchen cabinets. We were able to keep many of the original Eichler designs and highlight them with low voltage LED strip lighting emphasizing the v-rustic ceiling with large beams. The cork floor adds to the homes comfort by dampening sound, cushioning steps and insulating from the concrete slab underneath.

熊本パッシブハウス

一級建築士事務所空設計工房

クリナップキッチン。バックセットはスギ材にて製作。向こう側はパントリー。冷蔵庫の向こう側から玄関につながる。
This is an example of a mid-sized asian single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors and wood.

Treehouse Kitchen

Henderer Design + Build

Nestled in the trees of NW Corvallis, this custom kitchen design is one of a kind! This treehouse design features quartz countertops and tile backsplash with contrasting custom painted cabinetry. Open shelving in maple and stainless steel appliances complete the look.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel for Lake House in Falls Church, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Pressed tin splashback

Marlene Hudson Design

Photo credit - Deanna Onan Pressed tin splash back in distressed paint finish
Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hamilton with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

North London Extension

pedder & scampton architects

Extensions and remodelling of a north London house transformed this family home. A new dormer extension for home working and at ground floor a small kitchen extension which transformed the back of the house, replacing a cramped kitchen dining room with poor connections to the garden to create a large open space for entertaining, cooking, and family life with daylight and views in all directions; to the living rooms, new mini courtyard and garden.

Contemporary NW Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Different depth drawers ensure that the storage of heavy and light weight items is ergonomic. These baking and casserole pans are conveniently located behind both the wall ovens and the prep center.

Portland Mid Century Modern Home

Michelle Rolens - Neil Kelly Design/Build

This is an example of a midcentury open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Muswell Hill N10

Anderson Design Solutions

Open plan kitchen diner. Space to move arround
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Multi-Generation Cohousing

Sills van Bohemen Architects

Upstairs kitchen is tucked back from living area and faces east.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

HOUSE / O #3　キッチン

Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス

北から南に細く長い、決して恵まれた環境とは言えない敷地。その敷地の形状をなぞるように伸び、分断し、それぞれを低い屋根で繋げながら建つ。この場所で自然の恩恵を効果的に享受するための私たちなりの解決策。雨や雪は受け止めることなく、両サイドを走る水路に受け流し委ねる姿勢。敷地入口から順にパブリック-セミプライベート-プライベートと奥に向かって閉じていく。

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.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Kitchen/Sunroom Addition

Dan Davis Design

A kitchen and sunroom addition turned a very small and outdated kitchen into a sunny and open place for cooking and entertaining. A rustic wood island is a great contrast to the contemporary cabinets and metallic glass backsplash. Copper accents bring in warmth.

Contemporary NW Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Upswing cabinets doors with Blum hinges. Aluminum doors by Element Design with Italian silk inserts by Lumicor. Stainless steel cabinet pulls custom made by a local metal sculptor.

All Ceiling Designs 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!