Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Detroit with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Heatherbrae Remodel and Additions

Trade Winds Construction

Plenty of cabinet space and storage for any cooking tools one could ask for. Large under-mount 70/30 split sink with the Delta touch-less faucet that provides not only beauty but convenience for this kitchen paradise.

Glenbrook Remodel

Millennium Custom Homes

Kristine Ginsberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Colleyville Kitchen Remodeling

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

Open kitchen layout with white shaker style cabinetry and blue custom kitchen island, stunning brick wall and pot filler for a better cooking experience, white subway tiles, farmhouse sink,leather finish countertop, beautiful marble island countertop, stainless steel hardware and appliances.

Brick Colonial Renovation, Norfolk Virginia

GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

...worth noting in this kitchen design is that recess lights provide general lighting while island pendants add decor. Under cabinet lights provide task lighting. The photo is deliberating dim to demonstrate the lighting combination in this kitchen design.

Interior Photo - Finished Work (Completed)

Dancy Designs, LLC.

Completed Tiny Home ready for Delivery.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mostyn Model

Dunn & Stone Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Templin Kitchen and Family Room remodel

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

Island blues! We love the navy blue island and family room cabinetry in the newly remodeled kitchen and family room. The wall separating the kitchen and family room was removed creating space for a large oversized island with seating for six The shaker cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen are painted taupe. Brass cabinet hardware and lighting are mixed expertly with stainless steel appliances. White engineered quartz countertops look beautiful and most importantly, they are extremely durable. The pièce de résistance is the hand-painted navy and white clay backsplash tile. Design credit: Melanie Belew with Belew Design Studio.

Pass A Grille Kitchen

Bright Wood Works, Inc

Custom inset face frame
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Killara Project

Design Artistry

Eliot Cohen
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Project Radam - Kitchen Makeover

Simply Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co: Flourish Kitchen In this classically beautiful kitchen, hand-painted Shaker style doors are framed by quarter cockbeading and subtly detailed with brushed aluminium handles. An impressive 2.85m-long island unit takes centre stage, while nestled underneath a dramatic canopy a four-oven AGA is flanked by finely-crafted furniture that is perfectly suited to the grandeur of this detached Edwardian property. With striking pendant lighting overhead and sleek quartz worktops, balanced by warm accents of American Walnut and the glamour of antique mirror, this is a kitchen/living room designed for both cosy family life and stylish socialising. High windows form a sunlit backdrop for anything from cocktails to a family Sunday lunch, set into a glorious bay window area overlooking lush garden. A generous larder with pocket doors, walnut interiors and horse-shoe shaped shelves is the crowning glory of a range of carefully considered and customised storage. Furthermore, a separate boot room is discreetly located to one side and painted in a contrasting colour to the Shadow White of the main room, and from here there is also access to a well-equipped utility room.

Mechanicsburg Remodel

Custer Homes Inc

Alan Wycheck Photography This extensive remodel in Mechanicsburg, PA features a complete redesign of the kitchen, pantry, butler's pantry and master bathroom as well as repainting and refinishing many areas throughout the house.

Brighton East Renovation

Williams Cabinets

May Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

briester st. cape cod

Hayward Custom Cabinetry & Furniture LLC

Hayward Custom Cabinetry & Furniture LLC
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Willson Residences

Sage Kitchens

Whitney Kamman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen & Bar

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Argyle Kitchen Remodel

Urbanology Designs

Scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Winterton Farms

Tall Pines Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Urban Living

Darren James Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with 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!