Open concept kitchen with fabric island pendants, dark veiny countertops, brown woven leather bar stools, cream tile backsplash, white cabinetry, black matte hardware, and custom built iron hood. An all day nook by the window boats custom cushions, and oversized iron pendant lighting.

Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets

Village Home Stores

Minimalist Moline, Illinois kitchen design from Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes. Skinny Shaker style cabinetry from Dura Supreme and Koch in a combination of painted black and Rift Cut Oak Natural finishes. COREtec luxury plank floating floors and lighting by Hudson Valley’s Midcentury Modern Mitzi line also featured.

Bohemian Classic - Apartment Remodel

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

The old kitchen and pantry spaces were combined to create this spacious work area for the owner who is a renowned chef. Robert Vente Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey benchtop, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Three Oaks Vacation Home

SPACE Architects + Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

Transitional Family Home

BeeTree Homes

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Kitchen Remodel

CMK Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern open plan kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and beige floor.

Pretty Lake - Beach House Remodel

Jerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLC

My Clients wanted a home that was durable enough for their kids and pets to run around in, but luxury enough that they could move in full-time after the last of the kids went off to college. The design delicately balances these two often dueling requirements while highlighting the amazing lake view. The Calacatta quartz countertops are stunning mixed with the dark flooring, and that arabesque tile makes such a statement!

Project Coto

Makkan Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Kitchen with large island, grey veiny countertops, under mount grey sink with black matte faucet, double ovens, white cabinetry with black matte hardware, cream subway tile backsplash, and custom made iron hood.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Courtier Premium Vinyl Plank Collection | Duchess, Hickory

Hallmark Floors

Hallmark Floors Courtier__Premium Vinyl Flooring is 7" wide and was created to replicate naturally reclaimed hardwood floors. The innovative process provides the most natural weathered sawn-cut wood visuals and textures – you won’t believe it isn’t real wood. The depth of color in this diverse collection is unlike any other vinyl flooring product, but it’s still completely waterproof, durable, easy to clean, FloorScore Certified and made using 100% pure virgin vinyl. Courtier PVP is the most elegant and dependable wood alternative. Courtier has a 20 mil wear layer is 100% waterproof and is built with Purcore Ultra. The EZ Loc installation system makes it easy to install and provides higher locking integrity. The higher density of the floor provides greater comfort for feet and spine. Courtier is healthy and certified, contains no formaldehyde, has neutral VOC and Micro Nanocontrol technology effectively kills micro organisms.

Mid-Century Row-home

Lisa & Leroy

Because of the 2 windows and a door, we couldn’t put cabinets there without it looking weird. The homeowners needed storage but didn’t want to lose light, so we came up with this open shelving plan. Also, adding historic elements like the antique gold lights over the windows and the subway tile paid just the right homage to the home.

Croft Washed Second Nature Kitchen

NJK Interiors

Photo of a large country open plan kitchen in Surrey with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors and with island.

Greenfield Ave.

Berneman Creative Designs

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Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets

Village Home Stores

Walker Residence

NV Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Here's the inside of the pantry, perfect for all necessities and treats!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

ADU Garage Conversion in Van Nuys

Pearl Remodeling

We converted a 34'6" x 18'6" detached garage into a legal ADU with 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, a living room, and a laundry section. The ADU has many features including; Central A/C, recessed lighting, closet space, vinyl flooring, eco-friendly windows, and more! It is the perfect size for any family members or the rent out for extra income.

Kitchen with Marble Benchtops and Vinyl 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!