View of kitchen with raised breakfast bar and unique laminate countertop from Muskoka Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Ottawa with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Highbury Kitchen / Living Room

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Caitlin Mogridge
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, a drop-in sink, black appliances, black floor and orange benchtop.

Castiglioncello

Segno Bianco srl

Cucina realizzata presso Castiglioncello, Toscana, Italia su progetto di uno studio di architettura. La cucina è molto originale sia per il suo colore blu oceano che per la forma del bancone sospeso che sembra incastonato nel cubo in quarzite. La cucina riempiendo tutto lo spazio a disposizione sulla superficie della parete stanza si staglia sulla posizione alta della stanza composta da due piani differenti, risultando l'oggetto principale dello sguardo di chi accede nella sala. Molto bello il colore bruno scuro del pavimento in rovere che si integra alla perfezione nella palette scelta per gli interni. Un'altra caratteristica di questo progetto è lo scostamento verso l'interno dei cesti sopra la zona cottura rispetto a tutti gli altri, con integrata una luce a led lineare che dona personalità alla cucina. Il bancone, grazie ad accorgimenti tecnici è in grado di svolgere il proprio lavoro senza l'utilizzo di un piede aggiuntivo. Vi piace?

Ashland

Legion Custom Home Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

R 5967

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography. (IKEA cabinets by others.)

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a small transitional kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, open cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Small Cape Cod Remodel

Truer Design LLC

PlanOMatic
This is an example of a small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

bulthaup b3 in laminate

bulthaup

Large contemporary kitchen in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, with island, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

3232 30th ST WW

Kenowa Builders

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Davisville Home

Sheila Singer Design

Extra storage in a moveable serving cabinet with a butcher block top...
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate benchtops, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Foresters Drive, E17

Syndicate West Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Cambridgeshire with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tiny Kitchen w/ Island - Evanston, IL

123 Remodeling Inc.

Small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Le Studio Streamline Batignolles

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Création d’un studio indépendant d'un appartement familial, suite à la réunion de deux lots. Une rénovation importante est effectuée et l’ensemble des espaces est restructuré et optimisé avec de nombreux rangements sur mesure. Les espaces sont ouverts au maximum pour favoriser la vue vers l’extérieur.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Alair Homes Chilliwack

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Cabinets - Golden Oak to Light Gray Glaze

Falkner and Co.

AFTER - We transformed these golden oak cabinets with a clean, crisp gray enamel followed by a subtle glaze to add aging.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a double-bowl sink, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Proline PLJW 102 Series Stainless Wall Range Hood

ProHoods

Our PLJW 102 range hood is modern, powerful, and user-friendly. It comes with a 1000 CFM blower, which is enough power for all tasks in the kitchen. You can adjust the power to four different speeds using the elegant LCD touch control panel in the front of the hood. The convenience doesn't end there. You can use the two heat lamps in the back of the range hood to warm your food before it's served – or add some LEDs for additional lighting. This model also comes with dishwasher-safe baffle filters, so that you can spend more time focusing on making your delicious food than cleaning! For more information on our 102 island range hood models, click on the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=pljw%20102

Open plan kitchen and living

Leeder Interiors

Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Melbourne with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Prairie Homes & Renovations

PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS INC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback and with island.

Kitchens

Annette Jaffe Interiors

Our Long Island studio gave this galley, eat-in-kitchen a transitional style design language with a dark wood floor, white shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, laminate countertops, a multicolored, mosaic tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. --- For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/

R 5967

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Kitchen with Laminate Benchtops and 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!