Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen remodel with details

Blues Brothers Construction Inc.

In this Kitchen remodel we went on a more traditional style design: Heavy dark espresso cabinets with dark brass knobs/handles, plain beige quartz counter top with stone tile full backsplash and hand made art tile above the range. under cabinet lights to brighten up the space, ceiling can lights and a few warm pendant lights that keeps the place cozy look and feel among the hardwood floor. we also installed special dark art outlets and switches to accompany that feeling throughout the kitchen

Keller Ranch

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Holiday

Design Alliance

Marisa Martinez Photography | www.mmpho.co
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, louvered cabinets and panelled appliances.

Grave Lake

Baratto Brothers Construction

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Mini Apartments, Berlin.

Luca Girardini - Photos

© Luca Girardini. 2017 www.lucagirardini-photography.com
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Vandy, The Landings

Tricia Stacy, ASID Interior Design

savannah interior designer, tricia stacy
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Design ideas for 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.

new seabury cape cod

stephen magliocco associates, architecture

renovations to new seabury summer cottage with turret kitchen photo: john moore
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Schuler Cabinetry in Red and White Icing

Lowes of Porterville California

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Shabby Chic, Shades of White, Kitchen

KHB Interiors

Luxury Gourmet French Country Kitchen This kitchen transformation was part of a large project. Marrying transitional cabinetry with a modified French Country style leads to this beautiful eat in gourmet kitchen. KHB Interiors - Award Winning Luxury Interior Design Specializing in Creating UNIQUE Homes and Spaces for Clients in Old Metairie, Lakeview, Uptown and all of New Orleans. We are one of the only interior design firms specializing in marrying the old historic elements with new transitional pieces. Blending your antiques with new pieces will give you a UNIQUE home that will make a lasting statement. KHB Interiors - Award Winning Luxury Interior Design Specializing in Creating UNIQUE Homes and Spaces for Clients in Old Metairie, Lakeview, Uptown and all of New Orleans. We are one of the only interior design firms specializing in marrying the old historic elements with new transitional pieces. Blending your antiques with new pieces will give you a UNIQUE home that will make a lasting statement. How to Decorate in French Country.... French Country Kitchen - Complete Renovation of a Modern Kitchen Design formerly with Light Oak Cabinets to a charming and inviting French Country New Orleans Kitchen. A custom vent hood was constructed and adorns the gas cooktop. The black galaxy granite countertops provide just enough contrast to the white on white kitchen. Checkerboard flooring is a favorite because it is reminiscent of old French kitchens. The white on white is accented with true white subway tile for the backsplash. The 'tiara' ( I call chandeliers "tiaras") hangs over a vintage buffet on the opposite side of the kitchen. Fresh, airy and welcoming. KHB Interiors New Orleans

Melhorn

Absolute Hardwood Flooring Inc

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, louvered cabinets and terra-cotta splashback.

Beach theme kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Photo credit: Torrey Pearson
Large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

St George Island

Wendy Patrick Designs

Mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

The dining room is open to the kitchen with a view to the screened porch...and French slider doors to allow the outside in.
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Schuler Cabinetry in Red and White Icing

Lowes of Porterville California

This is an example of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Distinct Belmont Kitchen Renovation

The Right Touch Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid century meets Scandi

Yasmin Chopin Interior Design

While we were working on the lounge project the couple decided to revamp the kitchen retaining as many of the original units as possible. We removed the wall units opting for simple display shelving. There were overpowering dark blue tiles on the wall around the sink area and we removed these in favour of a painted finish and upstand. We also replaced the existing breakfast bar which was overlarge with this arrangement that includes storage underneath. Image by Georgi Mabee

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.

Hinkley Lighting

Century Electric Supply Company

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets and Medium 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!