Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances and ceramic floors.

Olivier & Sandrine - Cuisine noire et bois

Lily Cuisines & Cie

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Compact Kitchen

3-D Design

Custom maple cabinets in custom stain finish by Bauman Custom Cabinets. Detailed ceramic floor and backsplash. Quartz counter top.
Small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, a single-bowl sink and white floor.

Spanish Oaks

C-Reese Architectural Design

Photo of a mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Mouser Centra in Select Alder wood Espresso stain

Standard Kitchen & Bath

Julie Connell - Connell Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

12203 - Astoria Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Astoria (97 1295), eased edge, single basin stainless steel undermount sink.
This is an example of a small l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ranch Genoa

Carol Faccinetti Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Feature Wall & Backsplash

Floortrends Ltd

Having the whole wall tiled in a ceramic that looks like a brick gives this newly constructed condo the look of an historic row house and is a great contrast with the clean lines of their modern decor.

Genesee Colorado Kitchen Renovation Project

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Full Kitchen Renovation project with Omega Custom cabinetry. Master: Custom Cabinets by Omega Maple wood, Dunkirk Door, Smokey Hills Stain with Iced top coat.

Wickenburg Custom Home

Montenegro Homes & Development LLC

Paul Bartell
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, dark wood cabinets and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodel 3

Duenke Cabinet Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

"Beautiful Inside and Out" Mid-Century Modern Home Interior Remodel

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

NEUTRAL TRANSITIONAL HOME

Kimberley Kay Interiors

kept cabinet color the same and just used neutral and white colors for all surrounding hardscapes to make the room feel filled with light and bright.

The Hoefling House

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, CO, United States The homeowner wanted something bold and unique for his home. He asked that it be warm in its material palette, strongly connected to its site and deep green in its performance. This 3,000 sf. modern home’s design reflects a carefully crafted balance between capturing mountain views and passive solar design. On the ground floor, interior Travertine tile radiant heated floors flow out through broad sliding doors to the white concrete patio and then dissolves into the landscape. A built-in BBQ and gas fire pit create an outdoor room. The ground floor has a sunny, simple open concept floor plan that joins all the public social spaces and creates a gracious indoor/outdoor flow. The sleek kitchen has an urban cultivator (for fresh veggies) and a quick connection to the raised bed garden and small fruit tree orchard outside. Follow the floating staircase up the board-formed concrete tile wall. At the landing your view continues out over a “live roof”. The second floor’s 14ft tall ceilings open to giant views of the Flatirons and towering trees. Clerestory windows allow in high light, and create a floating roof effect as the Doug Fir ceiling continues out to form the large eaves; we protected the house’s large windows from overheating by creating an enormous cantilevered hat. The upper floor has a bedroom on each end and is centered around the spacious family room, where music is the main activity. The family room has a nook for a mini-home office featuring a floating wood desk. Forming one wall of the family room, a custom-designed pair of laser-cut barn doors inspired by a forest of trees opens to an 18th century Chinese day-bed. The bathrooms sport hand-made glass mosaic tiles; the daughter’s shower is designed to resemble a waterfall. This near-Net-Zero Energy home achieved LEED Gold certification. It has 10kWh of solar panels discretely tucked onto the roof, a ground source heat pump & boiler, foam insulation, an ERV, Energy Star windows and appliances, all LED lights and water conserving plumbing fixtures. Built by Skycastle Construction.

Sunset Kitchen

Form + Field

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Our Kitchen Work

Metro Builders and Remodeling

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Desmond Remodel

Make Design SLC

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Expresso Cabinets

Waverly Cabinets, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Jafar Residence

Cantoni Houston

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Bella Vista Waters

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

The kitchen is in a beautifully newly constructed multi-level luxury home The clients brief was a design where spaces have an architectural design flow to maintain a stylistic integrity Glossy and luxurious surfaces with Minimalist, sleek, modern appearance defines the kitchen All state of art appliances are used here All drawers and Inner drawers purposely designed to provide maximum convenience as well as a striking visual appeal. Recessed led down lights under all wall cabinets to add dramatic indirect lighting and ambience Optimum use of space has led to cabinets till ceiling height with 2 level access all by electronic servo drive opening Integrated fridges and freezer along with matching doors leading to scullery form part of a minimalistic wall complementing the symmetry and clean lines of the kitchen All components in the design from the beginning were desired to be elements of modernity that infused a touch of natural feel by lavish use of Marble and neutral colour tones contrasted with rich timber grain provides to create Interest. The complete kitchen is in flush doors with no handles and all push to open servo opening for wall cabinets The cleverly concealed pantry has ample space with a second sink and dishwasher along with a large area for small appliances storage on benchtop The center island piece is intended to reflect a strong style making it an architectural sculpture in the middle of this large room, thus perfectly zoning the kitchen from the formal spaces. The 2 level Island is perfect for entertaining and adds to the dramatic transition between spaces. Simple lines often lead to surprising visual patterns, which gradually build rhythm. New York marble backlit makes it a stunning Centre piece offset by led lighting throughout.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Ceramic 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!