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

Mid Century Kitchen Updated to Modern in this Remodel in Denver Colorado

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

The homeowners wanted designer Juli to bring their mid century home kitchen into the next century.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Denver with louvered cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

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.

White Chimney Ct.

CCDC International

Transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

West Bluff

Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

This is an example of a large kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island and green 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.

Charlotte Residence

Philip R Thomas Construction

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Santorini Coast Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

These kitchen walls are graced with our Organic Edge & Bubble Pierced Subway Tile in Deco White. The blend of Bubbles looks awfully similar to one of our house blends, but they switched it up a bit to be more personal to their style. Also, check out those amazing countertops! 3"x6" Bubble Pierced and Organic Edge Subway Tile - 11 Deco White / Bubbles - 20 Light Blue, 1011 Royal Purple, 11 Deco White, 23 Sapphire Blue, 1024 Antique Pewter, 902 Night Sky, 1064 Baby Blue

Kitchen Island

Colorado Fine Woodworks

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grenlab Kitchen Project

Tamunobelema William

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Lake Charlevoix

Conquest Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

65th Place

Encanta Homes

Roeser Homes for KC Fall Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Mediterranean Palo Alto Home Designed By Roger Kohler

Silicon Valley Builder

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

modern toronto kitchen

elegant living spaces

modern white kitchen
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mills Residence

Goggans Residential Architecture

Paragon Custom Construction LLC
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Texas Stone with Tuscan Architecture

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Mid Century Kitchen Updated to Modern in this Remodel in Denver Colorado

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

The homeowners wanted designer Juli to bring their mid century home kitchen into the next century.
Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Denver with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Maisonette Remodel 780 sq ft Fulham, London

Leonard Provence Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

アジアンキッチン

Photo of an asian single-wall kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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!