This Clarks Hill farmhouse kitchen was worn-out and awkwardly closed off from the dining space. The homeowner wanted new appliances and needed the paneling to be removed. Riverside Construction updated the design by creating an island with seating for two. We also opened up the space to the dining room by removing a wall. The space was brightened up using white shaker style cabinets with clean lines and hi-definition laminate counter tops. Cork flooring was added to create a nice contrast. Additionally, Riverside moved the range from the closed off wall to the left leg of the kitchen, improving the workflow in the kitchen. School house lights and beaded paneling on the island were added to bring back the charm of the early 1900’s.

Wilshire Park Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

Small arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and no island.

Robin Kitchen

Paragon Kitchens

This stunning kitchen epitomizes the saying "everything in its place and a place for everything". A simple, streamlined look belies carefully considered design with multiple hidden storage and appliance solutions - all in pursuit of a truly modern space!

Westlake Kitchen Remodel

Meier Residential

Meier Residential, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors and with island.

Custom Home, Black Butte Ranch, Oregon

User

Kitchen with dining room and family room beyond. Photo by Butterfly Media.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

US Floors Natural Cork Flooring

Green Building Supply

Color: EcoCork-Rio
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Contemporary Hawaii

Three Roses Interiors

Open concept kitchen and eating bar. Bordeaux granite counters and wall splash. Glass art light multi pendants and under-cabinet lighting illuminate the beautiful hand selected granite slabs for this custom residence.

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, cork floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Ridgeview Street

Farmer's Daughter Interiors & Design

In the kitchen, white cabinetry feels so fresh + classic and the black hardware we chose is the perfect punctuation to draw attention to details in the millwork. We chose a backsplash that has both grey and brown tones while still feeling simple enough to coordinate perfectly with the veined quartz countertop. A large window over the sink provides the space with an ample amount of natural light but we added in these fun geometric pendants lights over the island to help define the space and tie in the black hardware. The island itself is custom-stained in a finish the clients hand selected; in fact, it was one of the first things chosen in the whole house! The flooring throughout the living room + kitchen space is a cork product which is durable yet soft underfoot and environmentally friendly. Points all around! Photography by: Jacksons Designs https://jacksondesigns.ca

Eclectic Eco Kitchen

Design by Misha

Eclectic Eco Kitchen: Homeowners requested a kitchen large enough for the family of 4 to cook, dine, and entertain in. They wanted a space which reflected their own eclectic tastes and one that was easy on the environment. This kitchen and dining room area includes a custom live edge dining table, custom wine cork buffet, custom pallet light fixture with Edison bulbs, soapstone countertops with an integrated sink, white laminate cabinets with black pulls, concrete tile backsplash, a range and a separate cook top, cork flooring with a rug inlay.

Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Finest Floors of Brevard

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, with island and beige floor.

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.

Gathering Light in the Woods

Mikiten Architecture

The existing small, closed-off and cramped kitchen was enlarged by four feet and opened to the living and dining areas. Light-colored cabinets and walls brighten the space and balance the dark stained wood ceilings elsewhere in the house. A whitewashed cork floor provides comfort underfoot. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Highgate Family Home

Ensoul Ltd

Grey cabinets with warm brown Quartz worktop look beautiful with this rustic timber wall cladding. Burgundy pelmet and feature blind soften the look of this contemporary kitchen space with an industrial twist.

Dallas Arts & Crafts Home

Anderson Shirley Architects

Arts and crafts home by Anderson Shirley Architects in Salem, OR.
This is an example of an arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

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.

Dining room and new stair

RDM Architecture

A kitchen designed to be functional for 2 cooks to work simultaneously.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and cork floors.

Dallas | Delrose | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We must admit, we’ve got yet another show-stopping transformation! With keeping the cabinetry boxes (though few had to be replaced), swapping out drawer and drawer fronts with new ones, and updating all the finishes – we managed to give this space a renovation that could be confused for a full remodel! The combination of a vibrant new backsplash, a light painted cabinetry finish, and new fixtures, these cosmetic changes really made the kitchen become “brand new”. Want to learn more about this space and see how we went from “drab” to “fab” then keep reading! Cabinetry The cabinets boxes that needed to be replaced are from WW Woods Shiloh, Homestead door style, in maple wood. These cabinets were unfinished, as we finished the entire kitchen on-site with the rest of the new drawer and drawer fronts for a seamless look. The cabinet fronts that were replaced were from Woodmont cabinetry, in a paint grade maple, and a recessed panel profile door-style. As a result, the perimeter cabinets were painted in Sherwin Williams Tinsmith, the island in Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent, and a few interiors of the cabinets were painted in a Sherwin Williams Tinsmith. Countertop The countertops feature a 3 cm Caesarstone Vivid White quartz Backsplash The backsplash installed from countertops to the bottom of the furrdown are from Glazzio in the Oceania Herringbone Series, in Cobalt Sea, and are a 1×2 size. We love how vibrant it is! Fixtures and Fittings From Blanco, we have a Meridian semi-professional faucet in Satin Nickel, and a granite composite Precis 1-3/4 bowl sink in a finish of Cinder. The floating shelves are from Danver and are a stainless steel finish. Flooring The flooring is a cork material from Harris Cork in the Napa Collection, in a Fawn finish.

Denver Wash Park Kitchen Design by a la carte DESIGN

à la carte DESIGN

This condo kitchen was old and the space was very poorly planned. A total makeover was in order. Brad Nicol Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Woodland Kitchen

Mica McOmber-Three Creeks Construction

Mid-Century modern kitchen remodel. White Quartz countertops on the main kitchen counters. Recycled Glass infused concrete for the bar countertop. Resin panel with beach grass for backsplash and upper cabinet door accents.

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!