Small eclectic eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Open Floor Plan Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room

Figur Construction

Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Doylestown Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

REVIVAL

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Lake Anna, VA Kitchen Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Yellow River granite countertops on the island and Verde Butterfly granite countertops on the perimeter.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

Ladysmith Custom Home with Carriage House

Emperor Innovations Group Ltd.

Emperor Homes Ltd. – Ladysmith Custom Home with Carriage House – Carriage House Kitchen
This is an example of a kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and shaker cabinets.

El Sereno Residence

Hsu McCullough

The wood flooring wraps up the walls and ceiling in the kitchen creating a "wood womb": A complimentary contrast to the the pink custom cabinets, brass hardware, brass backsplash and brass island. Living room and entry beyond.

Denver Cabinets

Exemplary Painting

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Houston, Texas | Woodland Hills - Premier Magnolia Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Soft White Farmhouse

Western Custom Cabinetry

Elegant white cabinets with the iconic farmhouse sink. Custom cabinets, amish-built.
Photo of a country kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Raleigh New Construction Home

Showhomes of Greater Raleigh

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

First Floor Remodel + Addition+ Revival

Hillcrest Construction

These clients reached out to Hillcrest Construction when their family began out-growing their Phoenixville-area home. Through a comprehensive design phase, opportunities to add square footage were identified along with a reorganization of the typical traffic flow throughout the house. All household traffic into the hastily-designed, existing family room bump-out addition was funneled through a 3’ berth within the kitchen making meal prep and other kitchen activities somewhat similar to a shift at a PA turnpike toll booth. In the existing bump-out addition, the family room was relatively tight and the dining room barely fit the 6-person dining table. Access to the backyard was somewhat obstructed by the necessary furniture and the kitchen alone didn’t satisfy storage needs beyond a quick trip to the grocery store. The home’s existing front door was the only front entrance, and without a foyer or mudroom, the front formal room often doubled as a drop-zone for groceries, bookbags, and other on-the-go items. Hillcrest Construction designed a remedy to both address the function and flow issues along with adding square footage via a 150 sq ft addition to the family room and converting the garage into a mudroom entry and walk-through pantry. - The project’s addition was not especially large but was able to facilitate a new pathway to the home’s rear family room. The existing brick wall at the bottom of the second-floor staircase was opened up and created a new, natural flow from the second-floor bedrooms to the front formal room, and into the rear family hang-out space- all without having to cut through the often busy kitchen. The dining room area was relocated to remove it from the pathway to the door to the backyard. Additionally, free and clear access to the rear yard was established for both two-legged and four-legged friends. The existing chunky slider door was removed and in its place was fabricated and installed a custom centerpiece that included a new gas fireplace insert with custom brick surround, two side towers for display items and choice vinyl, and two base cabinets with metal-grated doors to house a subwoofer, wifi equipment, and other stow-away items. The black walnut countertops and mantle pop from the white cabinetry, and the wall-mounted TV with soundbar complete the central A/V hub. The custom cabs and tops were designed and built at Hillcrest’s custom shop. The farmhouse appeal was completed with distressed engineered hardwood floors and craftsman-style window and door trim throughout. - Another major component of the project was the conversion of the garage into a pantry+mudroom+everyday entry. The clients had used their smallish garage for storage of outdoor yard and recreational equipment. With those storage needs being addressed at the exterior, the space was transformed into a custom pantry and mudroom. The floor level within the space was raised to meet the rest of the house and insulated appropriately. A newly installed pocket door divided the dining room area from the designed-to-spec pantry/beverage center. The pantry was designed to house dry storage, cleaning supplies, and dry bar supplies when the cleaning and shopping are complete. A window seat with doggie supply storage below was worked into the design to accommodate the existing elevation of the original garage window. A coat closet and a small set of steps divide the pantry from the mudroom entry. The mudroom entry is marked with a striking combo of the herringbone thin-brick flooring and a custom hutch. Kids returning home from school have a designated spot to hang their coats and bookbags with two deep drawers for shoes. A custom cherry bench top adds a punctuation of warmth. The entry door and window replaced the old overhead garage doors to create the daily-used informal entry off the driveway. With the house being such a favorable area, and the clients not looking to pull up roots, Hillcrest Construction facilitated a collaborative experience and comprehensive plan to change the house for the better and make it a home to grow within.

Elegant, Traditional Custom Home

AYA Homes, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Childress 0420

William French Home Improvements

This is an example of a small industrial kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and yellow benchtop.

Lake Anna, VA Kitchen Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Yellow River granite countertops on the island and Verde Butterfly granite countertops on the perimeter.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

Truman Road Kitchen and Laundry Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

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Photo of a small eclectic eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Doylestown Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

REVIVAL

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Ladysmith Custom Home with Carriage House

Emperor Innovations Group Ltd.

Emperor Homes Ltd. – Ladysmith Custom Home with Carriage House – Carriage House Kitchen
Inspiration for a kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Himalaya Kitchen

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Bright and airy kitchen with ample storage. Featuring built in refrigerator, large island pendant lighting, and island seating.
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Casa 01

ARKEY Studio

Cucina con piastrelle in maiolica
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

Soft White Farmhouse

Western Custom Cabinetry

Elegant white cabinets with the iconic farmhouse sink.
This is an example of a country kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Floors and Yellow 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!