On the opposite side of the kitchen, two rows of deep pan drawers provide plenty of storage space, with the top drawers provide easy access for silverware and utensils within reach from the cooktop. The stunning Café brand 36” gas range with double oven is fit for a chef! The clients wanted to keep the existing flooring and also incorporate their antique buffet cabinet. Our designers picked the perfect stain to blend all the wood finishes in the new kitchen. Final photos by www.impressia.net

Modern Wisconsin Style Farmhouse Vacation Home Large Kitchen with Vaulted Ceilin

Vetter Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

1840's Stone Home Addition

Julie Kardatzke Architect, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oakland

SHARON Stone Design

Kitchen design by Nadja Pentic
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances and black benchtop.

56 North Kitchens Edinburgh Contemporary Kitchen

Paul T Cowan Photography

Paul T Cowan
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Atelier premier etage / Bob

Fabienne Delafraye Photographe

Fabienne Delafraye
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Modern Refreshment

JRP Design & Remodel

Immediately upon entering the front door of this modern remodel, you are greeted with a state-of-the-art lighted glass-front wine closet backed with quartz and wine pegs. Designed to highlight the owner’s superb worldwide wine collection and capture their travel memories, this spectacular wine closet and adjoining bar area provides the perfect serving area while entertaining family and friends. A fresh mixture of finishes, colors, and style brings new life and traditional elegance to the streamlined kitchen. The generous quartz countertop island features raised stained butcher block for the bar seating area. The drop-down ceiling is detailed in stained wood with subtle brass inlays, recessed hood, and lighting. A home addition allowed for a completely new primary bath design and layout, including a supersized walk-in shower, lighted dry sauna, soaking tub, and generous floating vanity with integrated sinks and radiant floor heating. The primary suite coordinates seamlessly with its stained tongue & groove raised ceiling, and wrapped beams. Photographer: Andrew Orozco

Clinton Hill Townhouse Kitchen

Murdock Solon Architects

Landmarked Brooklyn Townhouse gut renovation kitchen design.
Large industrial eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Design Ideas by Waypoint Living Spaces

Waypoint Living Spaces

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, no island and brown floor.

Walnut Wood Kitchen Island - Blalock Lakes Custom Home by Winans Homes

Winans Homes

Winans Homes
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Luxury

Griffith Interior Design LLC

Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Zen Micro Cabin

CIRCLE Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

A Chef's Kitchen Addition

Home Restoration Services, Inc.

For years, Jen wanted to cook and bake in a kitchen where she could hone her substantial talents as a professional chef. Her small kitchen was not up to the task. When she was ready to build, she enlisted Shelter Architecture to design a space that is both exquisite and functional. Interior photos by Kevin Healy, before and after outdoor sequential photos by Greg Schmidt. Lower deck, handrail and interior pipe rail shelving by the homeowner.

Modern Glendale Kitchen

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and red floor.

Novato Ranch

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Marlon Duenas
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eliot Street Center Mixed Use Apartments

Bristlecone Homes

Modern, open floor plan with stainless steel appliances
Design ideas for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Dark Brown Kitchen with White Island

Design Line Kitchens

Kitchen by Design Line Kitchens in Sea Girt New Jersey Fabulous Elegance and Style create a flawless dream kitchen. Traditional arches and raised panel doors are show stoppers . Photography by: Nettie Einhorn

Harbour Pointe (Mukilteo, WA) Kitchen

WoodHart Interiors & Design, LLC

Featured on Houzz: 'Kitchen of the Week' Photographer: Dan Farmer
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown 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!