Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Bahamas Brookhill

Craftsmen Home Improvements

These white cabinets help brighten up the kitchen to give a spacious feel. We love the interior brick walls.
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with with island, white cabinets, an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

White craftsman kitchen in Northbrook, IL

ARA Cabinets 4 U

Photo of a small arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

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.

Wexford House Plan-Archival Designs

Archival Designs

Photo of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The New England Getaway

Lawrence Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Special Additions

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Abundant Storage

Hollingsworth Cabinetry

This kitchen features a huge amount of storage. On both sides of the cooktop, you can see there are drawer bases, where you could store anything from large pots and pans to dishes. there is a dry bar area at the end of the kitchen, where there is displace space as well as storage below. These louvered doors make a beautiful statement, while giving more opportunity for storage.

Coastal Glam Style by Wilson Lighting's Design Consultant Faith Ashley

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Napa Rustic Dock House & Barn

Paul Kelley Architecture

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Yale Loop

Zach Cole Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Hamptons Holiday House

Duneier Design

Peter Dressel Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with louvered cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, white appliances and white cabinets.

Kitchen

Washington Marble Works

Beach House with a Limestone and Matrix Schist Kitchen.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Past Projects

Beaudry's Custom Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

RIVER OAKS MASION

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CARNEGIE HOMES Features •Traditional 4 story detached home •Custom stained red oak flooring •Large Living Room with linear fireplace •12 foot ceilings for second floor living space • Balcony off of Living Room •Kitchen enjoys large pantry and over sized island •Master Suite on 3rd floor has a coffered ceiling and huge closet •Fourth floor has bedroom with walk-in closet •Roof top terrace with amazing views •Gas connection for easy grilling at roof top terrace •Spacious Game Room with wet bar •Private gate encloses driveway •Wrought iron railings •Thermador Premium appliances

Aspirations Kitchen

SunRiver St.George

SunRiver St. George's Aspirations is a 1,726 square foot open floor plan. The layout includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, an office, and a 3 car garage. Photo credit: Danny Lee

Highton Family Home

Design Inside

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Rafael Cabinets

Larson Bros. Painting

sam Larson
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Dunes Custom Home

J. Thompson Builders

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White craftsman kitchen in Northbrook, IL

ARA Cabinets 4 U

Small arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets 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!