Reclaimed Chestnut cabinetry reaches all the way to the ceiling in a door over door configuration. Photo Credit: Crown Point Cabinetry
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brick floors.

Rustic Kitchen in Hickory and Alder

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

A custom kitchen in Rustic Hickory with a Distressed Painted Alder Island. Rich wood tones pair nicely with the lovely view of the woods and creek out the kitchen windows. The island draws your attention without distracting from the overall beauty of the home and setting.

Southwest Desert

Lynda Martin at Camelback Interior Design

This is an example of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen Farmhouse

DM Deco Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop, white splashback and timber splashback.

New Construction On Acreage

Kevin Mauseth

Photo Credit: Al Pursley This new home features custom tile, brick work, granite, painted cabinetry, custom furnishings, ceiling treatments, screen porch, outdoor kitchen and a complete custom design plan implemented throughout.

Rustic Kitchen

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo

A coffee lovers treat is accessible when needed but easily hidden away behind a set of cabinet doors.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and multiple islands.

Johnson

SB Home Products

Homecrest Cabnietries Heartland door style in Alpine White and Cadet.
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and white benchtop.

French Country at its Finest!

THE COTTAGE

French Country Cabinetry by Bentwood Cabinetry. Photography by Mary Ann Elston
This is an example of a galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brick floors.

Split Level Pueblo Style Home

Pink Dwelling

Elisa Macomber, Barker Realty
Small l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, brick floors and no island.

Rustic Lakeside Retreat

Pollard Hodgson Architects

This is an example of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Reclaimed European Farmhouse Kitchen

Signature Design Interiors

This floor is made of brick slices from Chicago warehouses. We used grout instead of mortar and added three layers of sealant to protect from staining.

General Haig St.

Decro Development, LLC.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Outdoor Lounge and pool

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

Hannah Gilker Photography, Outdoor kitchen and lounge space. Sectional seating, pergola and fire pit
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

This is an example of a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

Shawnee, OK

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Kitchen at Traditional Shawnee Project
Inspiration for an expansive traditional kitchen in Oklahoma City with green cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, brick floors and with island.

Ralls Residence

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, panelled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and orange floor.

Johnson

SB Home Products

Homecrest Cabnietries Heartland door style in Alpine White and Cadet.
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and white benchtop.

Classic country kitchen

Sweet Water Woodworks, LLC

Working on an older home creates unique challenges. How do you maintain the charm of a farmhouse and still bring it up to date with newer details? We were able to accomplish just that in this gorgeous kitchen.

Custom Audubon-2320

Manuel Builders, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops and Brick 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!