John Gillis Cabinetry Inc.
Photo of a kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Gathering Light in the Woods

Mikiten Architecture

The existing small, closed-off and cramped kitchen was enlarged by four feet and opened to the living and dining areas. Light-colored cabinets and walls brighten the space and balance the dark stained wood ceilings elsewhere in the house. A whitewashed cork floor provides comfort underfoot. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Mid-Century Modern Update

McCabe By Design LLC

With a sink at each end of the kitchen and the cooktop in between the sinks, this kitchen can accomodate a whole gaggle of cooks. Cork flooring makes things nice and cushy for cooking marathons. A Kitchen That Works LLC

SE Portland Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Interiors by Blackwood

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

THINKING INSIDE THE BOX- Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Kevin Mason, Architect

CUSTOM ASH CABINETS display the wood species' distinctive graining. SILESTONE COUNTERTOP mixes sand color with the white, beige and green of the glass and stone tile backsplash. CABANA STRIPE FLOORS in beige and tan cork and rubber is punctuated by light blue "stepping stones."

Working Within

BZ Architects

Working within the footprint of the existing house and a new, 3 by 11 foot addition, the scope of this project called for enhanced use of the existing kitchen space and better views to the heavily landscaped and terraced rear yard. In response, numerous operable windows and doors wrap around three sides of the design, allowing the exterior landscaping and renovated deck to be more a part of the interior. A 9'-6" ceiling height helps define the kitchen area and provides enhanced views to an existing gazebo via the addition's high windows. With views to the exterior as a goal, most storage cabinets have been relocated to an interior wall. Glass doors and cabinet-mounted display lights accent the floor-to-ceiling pantry unit. A Rain Forest Green granite countertop is complemented by cork floor tiles, soothing glass mosaics and a rich paint palette. The adjacent dining area's charcoal grey slate pavers provide superior functionality and have been outfitted with a radiant heat floor system.

Lake Paupac Cabin Remodel 2

J.B. Nicholson Architecture

Ben Nicholson
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

Woodland Kitchen

Mica McOmber-Three Creeks Construction

Mid-Century modern kitchen remodel. White Quartz countertops on the main kitchen counters. Recycled Glass infused concrete for the bar countertop. Resin panel with beach grass for backsplash and upper cabinet door accents.

Miller Beach, Indiana

Designsmith Spaces

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and beige floor.

Natick Addition and Kitchen Remodel

New England Design & Construction

In this two story addition and whole home remodel, NEDC transformed a dark and cramped single family home in to a large, light filled, and fully functional home. Jay Groccia, OnSite Studios

Magnolia home

Donnally Architects

Lara Swimmer Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Rehoboth,MA Rustic Kitchen Remodel

Cypress Design Co.

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Providence with with island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and cork floors.

Blue Ridge Kitchen Remodel

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Initially, there was a wall that separated the kitchen from the dining room. This made the kitchen feel very cramped. By removing the wall and enlarging the kitchen area, it created not only a kitchen with elbow room, but one in which this couple can now cook together. Photo Credit: KSA - Aaron Dorn

Bamboo

Florkowskys Woodworking & Cabinets LTD

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchens

Mike's Factory Direct

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Blackburn 7 Star Renovation

Ecocraft

Charlie Kinross Photography * ----------------------------------------------- Joinery By Select Custom Joinery * ---------------------------------------------------- Custom reclaimed Hardwood Kitchen Shelves- Sustainable Finishes

The Beauty of Bamboo - Kitchen Cabinet Close Up with Purple Backspalsh

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

For this kitchen, we wanted to showcase a contemporary styled design featuring Dura Supreme’s Natural Bamboo with a Horizontal Grain pattern. After selecting the wood species and finish for the cabinetry, we needed to select the rest of the finishes. Since we wanted the cabinetry to take the center stage we decided to keep the flooring and countertop colors neutral to accentuate the grain pattern and color of the Bamboo cabinets. We selected a mid-tone gray Corian solid surface countertop for both the perimeter and the kitchen island countertops. Next, we selected a smoky gray cork flooring which coordinates beautifully with both the countertops and the cabinetry. For the backsplash, we wanted to add in a pop of color and selected a 3" x 6" subway tile in a deep purple to accent the Bamboo cabinetry. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator To learn more about our Exotic Veneer options, go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/wood-species/exotic-veneers

Kitchen Collection

Bentley Built

Design ideas for a large l-shaped kitchen in Other with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cork floors and brown floor.

Spice rack

Wood Gem

Walter Hofheinz
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

Nova Cork Flooring

Green Building Supply

Color: Luminaries-Dark-Mono-Massive
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, cork floors and with island.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Cork 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!