Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in Kyoto with stainless steel benchtops, cork floors, with island and beige floor.

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.

Manhattan Apartment

Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.

Kitchen Photo credit: Tom Crane
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, coloured appliances, cork floors and no island.

Turn of the Century Kitchen Remodel

Spectrum Design Group

Cory Rodeheaver
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

The Haven - MicroHome

Kent Homes Bouctouche

Toekick storage maximizes every inch of The Haven's compact kitchen.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

Tansu Home

Mikiten Architecture

Extension of the kitchen toward the back yard created space for a new breakfast nook facing the owning sun. Cookbook storage is integrated into the bench design. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Kitchen Addition for film maker Jonathan Zuck

Signature Kitchens Additions & Baths

Jonathan Zuck a DC film maker knew he wanted to add a kitchen addition to his classic DC home. He just did not know how to do it. Oddly the film maker needed help to see it. Ellyn Gutridge at Signature Kitchens Additions & Baths helped him see with her skills in Chief Architect a cad rendering tool which allows us to make almost real that which is intangible. DO YOU SEE THE RANGE HOOD??? Photography by Jason Weil

Tashmoo Cottage

Sherman Associates

A quaint cottage set back in Vineyard Haven's Tashmoo woods creates the perfect Vineyard getaway. Our design concept focused on a bright, airy contemporary cottage with an old fashioned feel. Clean, modern lines and high ceilings mix with graceful arches, re-sawn heart pine rafters and a large masonry fireplace. The kitchen features stunning Crown Point cabinets in eye catching 'Cook's Blue' by Farrow & Ball. This kitchen takes its inspiration from the French farm kitchen with a separate pantry that also provides access to the backyard and outdoor shower.

Martha's Vineyard Beach Cottage

Elizabeth Swartz Interiors

Cabinets by Crown Point Cabinetry painted Farrow & Ball Stone Blue No. 86.
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

5th Wheel Renovation

Dreamhouse Enterprises

In this tiny home, every item must serve multiple purposes. The island has storage on all 3 sides. The banquette seating has storage and bed underneath. All cabinetry designed by us and executed by Silver Maple Woodworks.

Pretty in pastels - Deco Kitchen

Sara Slade Interiors

The brief was to create a feminine home suitable for parties and the client wanted to have a luxurious deco feel whilst remaining contemporary. We worked with a local Kitchen company Tomas Living to create the perfect space for our client in these ice cream colours. The Gubi Beetle bar stools had a bespoke pink leather chosen to compliment the scheme.

The Hollingtons: Mid Century Modern Blue Plywood Kitchen

Wood & Wire

Wood & Wire: Mid Century Modern Blue Plywood Kitchen As seen on “Best House in Town” York / BBC www.sarahmasonphotography.co.uk/
Design ideas for a small midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with cork floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Renovation and Addition

Kim Meyer

Kim Meyer
Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Back in Time Kitchen

Brook and Company

Photo of 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.

Mid-Century Modern Update

McCabe By Design LLC

Easy access was the mantra for this kitchen remodel project. Some of the features include the tandem pull-out trash and recycling bins and dual pull-out base pantries. Not photographed is the corner super susan, the pull-out shelves to the right of the prep sink, the tray dividers above the ovens and a custom pot lit holder above the refridgerator. Deep drawers to the right of the cooktop store pots, pans and lids while the shallower top drawer is perfect for cooking tools. A Kitchen That Works LLC

Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel | SF Kitchen Designer

Kimball Starr Interior Design

Modern farmhouse kitchen design and remodel for a traditional San Francisco home include simple organic shapes, light colors, and clean details. Our farmhouse style incorporates walnut end-grain butcher block, floating walnut shelving, vintage Wolf range, and curvaceous handmade ceramic tile. Contemporary kitchen elements modernize the farmhouse style with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertop, and cork flooring.

Hill Country Ranch

Steve Tull European Cabinetry

This warm and comfortable kitchen is made using plain-sliced red oak. The counters are granite, the floor is cork. The design of the cabinetry is a combination of European-style overlay with flush inset. The designer and general contractor is CG&S Design/Build.

Gallery

Nordin Builders, Inc.

In-Law Unit Kitchen
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with cork floors, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel with Herringbone Cork Tile Design

Globus Cork

www.PrettyHandyGirl.com
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in New York with cork floors.

Colorful Asian-Inspired Kitchen Remodel on Flora Ave. - Prep Space

Imagine Remodeling

This Asian-inspired design really pops in this kitchen. Between colorful pops, unique granite patterns, and tiled backsplash, the whole kitchen feels impressive!

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!