Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Remodel

Daso Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Our Work

J.E.S., Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized 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.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Inspiration for a 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.

Custom Home 15

R.A.Hoffman Architects, Inc.

Builder: Spire Builders Interiors: The Great Room Design Kitchen: Blue Bell Kitchens Photo: Spire Builders
Design ideas for an arts and crafts open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, recessed-panel cabinets and brick floors.

Bentwater Home

Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Fort Washington, PA Kitchen

Bluebell Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Kitchen II

F&M Architects, LLC

Shaker style cabinets with a honey glaze were used throughout the kitchen. Thin kiln dried brick tile on the floor. The countertop, backsplash and farmhouse sink are all made of soapstone. A lack of upper cabinets required us to get creative with the underside of the desk, ultimately creating a 4' desktop with the back 2' dedicated to dish storage. The lower barn had been a timber framed tobacco barn but was not beefy enough to handle residential occupancy and modern building codes. A new timber framed structure was built in its place, and the timbers were planed to give the a hand hewn appearance.

N. Fieldgate Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, red floor and white benchtop.

Kenfield Oak

Thoroughly Wood

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brick floors and with island.

Plant shelves

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Photography by Sophie Piesse
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Trinidad Rustic Modern

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

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.

Stone Castle

DeLeers Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and brown floor.

On the Backstretch

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Mrs Custard's House

Mustard Architects

Integrated cat flap in kitchen joinery. Photograph © Tim Crocker
Photo of a single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, brick floors, no island and black floor.

Craftsman Estate

Progress Street Builders

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley kitchen pantry in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Home Remodel

Complete Construction Contractors, L.L.C.

Open floor plan kitchen with granite countertops, island and two tone cabinets.
Expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

A House for All Seasons

Brickworks Building Products

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen pantry in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Schmidt Showcase

Schmidt Bath

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, brick floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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!