Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in London with dark hardwood floors, black floor, recessed-panel cabinets and brown benchtop.

Transitional Architectural Display

CLIVE CHRISTIAN FURNITURE CO. SCOTLAND

Architectural display in Nantwich with mixed finishes from Farrow and Ball
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Glasgow with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dream Kitchen

Design By Deborah Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen in Berkshire with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, wood benchtops and beige benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hampton’s Style House

Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design

The hub of the home includes the kitchen with midnight blue & white custom cabinets by Beck Allen Cabinetry, a quaint banquette & an artful La Cornue range that are all highlighted with brass hardware. The kitchen connects to the living space with a cascading see-through fireplace that is surfaced with an undulating textural tile.

The New Look ( David's Home )

Wright McKnight Designs

© McKnight Advanced Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Crittal Windows - New England Kitchen, London

Artichoke

Artichoke worked with the renowned interior designer Michael Smith to develop the style of this bespoke kitchen. The detailing of the furniture either side of the Wolf range is influenced by the American East Coast New England style, with chromed door catches and simple glazed wall cabinets. The extraction canopy is clad in zinc and antiqued with acid and wax. The green painted larder cabinet contains food storage and refrigeration; the mouldings on this cabinet were inspired from a piece of Dutch antique furniture. The pot hanging rack enabled us to provide lighting over the island and saved littering the timbered ceiling with unsightly lighting. Primary materials: Hand painted cabinetry, steel and antiqued zinc.

Garling Street

Provincial Kitchens

Large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, quartz benchtops, white splashback, a double-bowl sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

House 26 East Fremantle

Kensington Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Derwent Island

Celtic Heritage Kitchens

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Other with black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured splashback.

Coastal Couture Cold Spring Harbor

Beach Glass Interior Designs

kimberly gorman muto
Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Glazed Kitchen Cabinets - New England Kitchen, London

Artichoke

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a large transitional open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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!