Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, with island, brown floor, vaulted, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Lake House

Arcanum Architecture

Paul Dyer Photo
Country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань

Студия дизайна интерьера Кристины Артебякиной

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and a drop-in sink.

French Country Chateau Custom Home

Fautt Homes

Design ideas for an expansive l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and raised-panel cabinets.

Lake Side Luxury`

Parkyn Design

White and black distressed kitchen cabinets in this large traditional kitchen.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with beige cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, dark hardwood floors, limestone splashback and beige benchtop.

Soft Mood Trinité

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Un appartement familial haussmannien rénové, aménagé et agrandi avec la création d'un espace parental suite à la réunion de deux lots. Les fondamentaux classiques des pièces sont conservés et revisités tout en douceur avec des matériaux naturels et des couleurs apaisantes.

Project 42

The Main Company

This is an example of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

MEKE | Kitchen Remodel

Ke Design Collective Inc.

Photo of a small l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Practical Luxury

Sharer Design Group LLC

This transitional-style kitchen revels in sophistication and practicality. Michigan-made luxury inset cabinetry by Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry in linen establish a posh look, while also offering ample storage space. The large center island and bar hutch, in a contrasting dark stained walnut, offer space for seating and entertaining, as well as adding creative and useful features, such as walnut pull-out serving trays. Light colored quartz countertops offer sophistication, as well as practical durability. The white lotus-design backsplash from Artistic Tile lends an understated drama, creating the perfect backdrop for the Bakes & Kropp custom range hood in walnut and stainless steel. Two-toned panels conceal the refrigerator to continue the room's polished look. This kitchen is perfectly practical luxury in every way!

Оттенки розового для молодой девушки

Александра Карабатова

Квартира-студия 45 кв.м. с выделенной спальней. Идеальная планировка на небольшой площади. Автор интерьера - Александра Карабатова, Фотограф - Дина Александрова, Стилист - Александра Пыленкова (Happy Collections)

Old Mission penninsula

Design Strategies

Transitional/traditional design. Hand scraped wood flooring, wolf & sub zero appliances. Antique mirrored tile, Custom cabinetry
Expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Classic

Cornerstone Builders Inc

Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Charleston SC Contemporary

DLB Custom Home Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, red cabinets, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rivendell

BC Custom Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Linden Hills Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Linden Hills Home

O’Hara Interiors

Kenmare, Burr Ridge Kitchen

Tate Enterprises

This classic traditional kitchen works perfect in this Tudor home. The previous kitchen was knotty pine and very country. Our client was looking for a modern kitchen that would fit with the traditional exterior of the home. The white perimeter cabinets we took to the ceiling and stacked for a clean line and maximum storage. The large island is perfect for prep work and serving a large buffet when entertaining. The paneled appliances keep the kitchen clean and blend into the adjoining cabinetry. A few special details we included are the pull-out shelves in the built-in pantry, for easy access to the items that usually get lost in the back, and a shallow top drawer under the cooktop, for utensils. This kitchen is perfect for our client.

Rustic Craftsman - Gray Oaks

Old Town Design Group

The custom pantry is the fan-favorite space in the home. Featuring a ladder, computer desk and shelving with extra storage, what's not to love?
This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Floors and Beige Benchtop 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!