Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and with island.

Benchmark Homes

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Vittorino

Vicky's Homes

U shaped island seats 15. Perfect for entertaining, Dual TVs, Dual ovens
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Edmonton with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grace and Elegance

Rockwood Custom Homes

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Starley Home

Design Haus

Designed by Nina Amouris, At Home with Baystone
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

This is an example of a small country eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Herne Bay Townhouse

Room By Room

Scott Hardy www.scotthardy.co.nz
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Petits espaces

Interiors By Laura D

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brussels with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Vinyeard Kitchen

Interiors by Blackwood

The existing space was over compartmentalized and was never going to function properly as a place to cook and entertain friends. The new design involved removing an extra entry point & created all the zones necessary for fine entertaining while overlooking the vineyard.

Caribbean Island Kitchen

Carousel Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Large tropical l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Palm Springs Historic Ranch Home

Horizon Builders, Inc.

We removed an old outdoor structure and extended the kitchen to make a nice and cozy kitchen area. This older Palm Springs home is in a traditional ranch style home. White Shaker style cabinets with bead board gives this home is original feel. Granite counter tops and mint green backsplash top off the old world style. A 36" oven for cooking those meals for family and friends. A darker plank tile floor set off the white cabinets. The island was painted a mint green to match the backsplash tiles and allows for bar sitting, a perfect way to socialize in this beautiful kitchen.

Flat Roof Medium Rear Extension

My Happy Building

Mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

65th Place

Encanta Homes

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Interior Design

Lux Interior ltd

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

West Loop Penthouses

Northwood Services, LLC

Close-up of Contemporary Loft-Style Kitchen Space - built-in custom hickory wood cabinetry, herringbone ceramic tile backsplash, & designer hardware finishes by Bowman Photo Credit - Patsy McEnroe Photography

Kitchen Countertops in Granite

Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Kitchen remodeling Marina Sail Dubai

reDécor.me

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bickimer Homes Model

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bathroom & Kitchen Update - Bellevue, WA

Westhill Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Teralba Granny Flat

Backyard Granny's

Hilda Bezuidenhout
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets and Brown Floor 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!