Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Milton Home

Keystone Millworks Inc

Addison Hill Photography
Transitional kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cozy Cottage

Gatling Design

Photo by Ed Gohlich
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Sheridan

FrazierFoto

FrazierFoto
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers - Kitchens

NARI of Central Ohio

Kitchen Over $120,000
Traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, brick splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Byrom Preserve Home

Set To Sell, LLC

Country kitchen in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Oak Estates

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, soapstone benchtops and brick splashback.

North Shore Residence

Wade Weissmann Architecture

An expansive arched window floods the kitchen with light while the dark wood french doors bring the outdoors in.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black appliances and with island.

Lincoln | Addition & Renovation

The Bellepoint Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, wood benchtops, red splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Parks of Aledo Westview- Model

Bannister Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and with island.

McGinnis

Rebecca Ryan Design

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Spicewood TX

C-Reese Architectural Design

Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Showhome

Adora Kitchens & Cabinetry

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mount Horeb Kitchen Renovation

Bella Domicile

A 100 year old home gets a much needed kitchen renovation. The owner desperately needed a more functional space to suit their family of five. Adding stacked white cabinetry for added storage and a faux wall behind the refrigerator gives this kitchen a better layout and more storage. Upgrading the materials to cater to a more modern design while honoring the home's history was a task Bella Domicile was willing to help with. S. Photography Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Kitchen Renovations

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood 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!