Photo of a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Crocus Hill Traditional

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Spacecrafting
Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

A Kitchen Designed for Family Gathering

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

• A busy family wanted to rejuvenate their entire first floor. As their family was growing, their spaces were getting more cramped and finding comfortable, usable space was no easy task. The goal of their remodel was to create a warm and inviting kitchen and family room, great room-like space that worked with the rest of the home’s floor plan. The focal point of the new kitchen is a large center island around which the family can gather to prepare meals. Exotic granite countertops and furniture quality light-colored cabinets provide a warm, inviting feel. Commercial-grade stainless steel appliances make this gourmet kitchen a great place to prepare large meals. A wide plank hardwood floor continues from the kitchen to the family room and beyond, tying the spaces together. The focal point of the family room is a beautiful stone fireplace hearth surrounded by built-in bookcases. Stunning craftsmanship created this beautiful wall of cabinetry which houses the home’s entertainment system. French doors lead out to the home’s deck and also let a lot of natural light into the space. From its beautiful, functional kitchen to its elegant, comfortable family room, this renovation achieved the homeowners’ goals. Now the entire family has a great space to gather and spend quality time.

Beacon Hill

Heidi Caillier Design

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Country Club Dutch Colonial

w.b. builders

Seth Hannula
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

East Malvern

LSA Architects

John Wheatley
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lakeside Retreat

David Coulson Design Ltd.

Tony Colangelo
Transitional u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

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.

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Nicely Done Kitchens

http://www.nicelydonekitchens.com
Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Buies Creek Farmhouse

LuxeMark Company

This homeowner has long since moved away from his family farm but still visits often and thought it was time to fix up this little house that had been neglected for years. He brought home ideas and objects he was drawn to from travels around the world and allowed a team of us to help bring them together in this old family home that housed many generations through the years. What it grew into is not your typical 150 year old NC farm house but the essence is still there and shines through in the original wood and beams in the ceiling and on some of the walls, old flooring, re-purposed objects from the farm and the collection of cherished finds from his travels. Photos by Tad Davis Photography

Квартира 70 м2, ЖК Мегаполис

Дизайн студия Ольги Сирук

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Block O

Iris Mullan Interiors

MELANIE VALLIERES
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with marble benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Oswego Custom Home

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

This spacious kitchen with beautiful views features a prefinished cherry flooring with a very dark stain. We custom made the white shaker cabinets and paired them with a rich brown quartz composite countertop. A slate blue glass subway tile adorns the backsplash. We fitted the kitchen with a stainless steel apron sink. The same white and brown color palette has been used for the island. We also equipped the island area with modern pendant lighting and bar stools for seating. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lake-oswego

Colorful and Cheery

Colordrunk Designs

Iran Watson
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

A new home in the New York Suburbs

User

Laura Moss
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Apartment Interior Fitout by studioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Compact Kitchen in a apartment, minimal design, with clean lines.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, marble benchtops, no island, panelled appliances, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchens

Potter Construction Inc

Wall pain color Benjamin Moore - Blue Seafoam #2050-60. Sam Van Fleet Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and grey splashback.

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. There is a pot filler tap and stainless steel splashback. Primary materials: Hand painted cabinetry, steel and antiqued zinc.

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!