Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Linoleum Floors Design Ideas

Contemporary in Meydenbauer - Bellevue, WA

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Seattle with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and linoleum floors.

Prep and Cook Area

Board & Vellum

The cooking area and prep area adjoin the open eating area. A 3x6 Carrara marble subway tile wall provides a cost-effective and dramatic backdrop for the space. Photography by Ocular Proof.

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethany Beach, Delaware - Transitional - Kitchen Design Designed by #JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Waveline Kitchen Remodel

CK Hoffman Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Interiors

Construction, Etc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, linoleum floors, no island and beige floor.

Family friendly kitchen on the Hudson

Summit Street Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

BLACK KITCHEN

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

This is an example of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Clean Contemporary Kitchen with Over-the-Top Function

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

This kitchen is a prime example of beautifully designed functionality. From the spacious maple butcher block island & eating bar to the roll-up pass through window for outdoor entertaining, the space can handle whatever situation the owners throw at it. The Espresso stain on these Medallion cabinets of Cherry wood really anchors the whimsy of the yellow bar stools and the ginger-tone checkerboard Marmoleum floor. Cabinets designed and installed by Allen's Fine Woodworking Cabinetry and Design, Hood River, OR. Photos by Zach Luellen Photography LLC

Upper Terrace

Nilus Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and linoleum floors.

Nostalgic Industrial Kitchen

Rimrock Cabinet Co.

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen - Interior Design and Remodeling

DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Links - A Home for the Holidays Show House

By Design LLC

See Saw Imaging
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances and linoleum floors.

Ex Display Kitchen, Modern SECOND NATURE Lichefield Expresso

Used Kitchen Exchange

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Awkward Kitchen Shape

The Kitchen Lady UK

The Project Una and Pat bought this house with their young family and spent many happy years bringing up their children in this home. Now their children have grown up and moved away, it was time to update the house to fit their new lives and refresh their style. Awkward Space They had already undertaken some large projects years beforehand, adding a wrap around extension that linked their kitchen and garage together, whilst providing a dining room and utility space. However, by keeping the original kitchen, guests were squeezed passed the chef by the door, shown through the utility room before sitting down for their meal in a room that felt quite isolated from the rest of the house. It was clear that the flow just wasnt working. By taking the rather radical step of knocking through an old window that had been blocked up during the extension, we could move the doorway towards the centre of the house and create a much better flow between the rooms. Zoning At first Una was worried that she would be getting a much smaller kitchen as it was now fitting into the utility room. However, she didn't worry long as we carefully zoned each area, putting the sink and hob in the brightest areas of the room and the storage in the darker, higher traffic areas that had been in the old kitchen. To make sure that this space worked efficiently, we acted out everyday tasks to make sure that everything was going to be in the right space for THEM. Colours & Materials Because we used a local cabinetmaker to turn plans into reality, Una had an almost unlimited choice of doors to choose from. As a keen amature artist, she had a great eye for colour but she was even braver than I had expected. I love the smoked woodgrain door that she chose for the base units. To keep the bright and calm feel, we paired it with a soft grey door on the wall and tall units and also used it on the plinth to create a floating feel. Una and Pat used a new worktop material called Compact Laminate which is only 12mm thick and is a brilliant new affordable solid worktop. We also used it as a splashback behind the sink and hob for a practical and striking finish. Supporting Local Because we used a local cabinetmaker, they could add some great twists that we couldn't have had from buying off the shelf. There is actually a hidden cupboard in the area going through the arch, a handle would have been a hip bruiser so we used a secret push to open mechanism instead. They also took that extra care when making the units, if you look carefully on the drawers, you will see the same grain runs down all three drawers which is beautiful.

Nostalgic Industrial Kitchen

Rimrock Cabinet Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Red Oak Kitchen & Bath With Ebony Stain

Southern Cabinets

Photography by: Greg Bashara egregb@yahoo.com
Inspiration for a mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Upper Terrace

Nilus Designs

The makeover of a rickety 70’s house on steep lot in Ashbury Heights resulted in a modern light-filled aerie with wide-open expanses of glass capturing views and bringing in natural light. White walls and white terrazo floors allow one to clearly register the changing patterns of the light throughout the day. Balconies on every level connect the spaces to the outdoors, enabling a full immersion into the elements – sun, wind, and fog. Feature elements like the fireplace and kitchen casework were treated like compositional  objects within the space, clad in rich materials like marble, walnut, and cold-rolled steel.

Clean Contemporary Kitchen with Over-the-Top Function

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Alice Atkins McCoy, CMKBD

Alice Atkins McCoy, CMKBD, ASID Allied

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and beige floor.

Redwood City Kitchen

Fran Yetso Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Linoleum 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!