This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Rustic Cabin Contemporary

Built Green Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Traditional Old World Kitchen Tile Mural

Kitchen Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and a peninsula.

Rustic Farmhouse Apartment

Allen+Killcoyne Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, no island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and red floor.

Portfolio

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Custom Cabinetry by- Ocala Kitchen and Bath Inc., Ocala Florida. Photography by- Alan Youngblood Images, Ocala Florida.
Mid-sized mediterranean open plan kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and multiple islands.

Retro Kitchen

Pamela Sandall Design

This vintage kitchen was part of staged project... New owners may want to gut, but the current owners LOVED the vintage quality so we left this in it's "Native" state. It's vintage range fit the style of the cottage. We added some updated plumbing in polished chrome for a little bit of sparkle. Tom Clary, Clarified Photography

Kitchen Gallery

Merced Tile Supply

Photo of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, brick floors, no island and beige floor.

Adriatic Summer House

Ksenija Jurinec

Danilo Balaban / Ksenija Jurinec
Photo of a small mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, brick floors and no island.

Trinidad Rustic Modern

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Stanford Remodel

Lynch Construction Group

This traditional-style kitchen features cypress cabinetry, Old Chicago brick floors and Sienna Bordeaux Light granite counter tops. It also includes stainless steel appliances and transitional light fixtures. The layout of the kitchen includes an island and side bar with comfortable bar stools. The Old Chicago brick carries through to the dining areas, which are complete with plantation style blinds and a walnut table.

Our Work

J.E.S., Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Stately Storybook

Glennwood Custom Builders (NC)

Photos by www.meechan.com
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen and bathroom in Woodbridge va

Lemus Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black appliances and brick floors.

CW Floors

CW Floors & Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Old Town Alexandria Rowhouse

Home On Cameron

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Southwest Rustic Kitchen

Kitchen Studio

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and red floor.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen in Tribeca Apartment, New York NY

Arsight

Discover a culinary paradise in this kitchen in Tribeca, New York, impeccably designed by Arsight. Custom shelving holds a collection of thoughtfully selected accessories, offset by black kitchen hardware. The delicate dance of light from pendant lamps illuminates the rich chevron flooring and skilled woodwork. Central to the room is a grand marble kitchen island, harmoniously blending with the exquisite marble backsplash to create a refined canvas for culinary creativity.

Rose Hill Log Home

StoneMill Log & Timber Homes

A beautiful kitchen.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

On The Backstretch - Kitchen

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This kitchen features Rustic Knotty Walnut wood cabinetry with a contrasting sealed and varnished Maple wood island, granite countertops and integrated appliances.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Brick 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!