These homeowners are getting married this summer and wanted to make their new home their own starting with the kitchen. They have classy traditional taste and hit the nail on the head with their selections. They went with the Bridgewood American Value Hawthorne mitered cherry door with a rich chestnut stain and then built on that with a gorgeous granite-look HD laminate countertop in the Café Azul color. They topped it all off with a travertine tile backsplash with a mosaic accent strip that tied many of the tones of the space together.

Small Cabin Kitchen and Bathroom remodel

Eagle River Cabinets

The homeowner wanted to remodel the kitchen and bathroom in their family cabin with a couple goals in mind: to make the small spaces more efficient and to complement the existing woodwork in the home.

Rénovation cuisine de M et Mm Hastings

User

Laëtitia Benvenuti
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Cuisine sans poignées en chêne havane et béton noir

ARTIC Cuisine & Décoration

…Aprés !
Mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, no island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Lake House

Susan Brook Interiors

This home at the back sits below grade, which means the bottom of the kitchen window has the garden grade outside. The kitchen was totally gutted and because of it being below grade we had pipes running on the face of the existing stone interior walls. I pulled out the depth of the base cabinets to allow the plumbing to be hidden, then also ran wainscoting to also hide any electrical and plumbing. As we had no ability to put in upper cabinets the storage was all in the base. I designed cabinets to fit in a pull out pantry as well as storage for the toaster. The microwave was installed at a child friendly height as the home is used by all members of this extended family. I used a bead-board on the ceiling which then was finished in a high gloss paint, which reflects the flowers growing in the garden. The small sitting area combines storage for music as well as books, with the sky lights above this makes it a sunny area in a normally dark under grade area. The raised counter for sitting was placed on the living room side keeping guests out of the cooks way. A vinyl floating floor was used as well as a mix of walnut and painted cabinets.

Kennewick Southwest Rustic Contemporary Basement Entertainment Kitchen

DB Indy - Kitchen Bath Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

Foxcroft Estate Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with coloured appliances, ceramic floors, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, shiplap splashback, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Wyomissing Kitchen Remodel

Earl Weaver Contractors LLC

Cherry kitchen with beautiful wood floors
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Timeless and clean main floor remodel

Elev8 308 Inc

Kitchen upgraded with new countertops, sinks, faucets, backsplash, and electrical outlets
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Savannah House

Countrywide Construction & Design LLC

Sherwin Williams Renwick Olive is on the walls, The slate tile backsplash runs to the ceiling. The cabinets feature a built in shelf for cookbooks or electronic storage.

Savannah House

Countrywide Construction & Design LLC

The stain on the wainscoting pulls colors from the floor, walls, and kitchen cabinets. Sherwin Williams Renwick Olive is on the walls, and was also used (watered down) for staining some of the cedar wainscoting panels. The slate tile backsplash runs to the ceiling.

Rustic Kitchen

Brooks Home Renovations

This rustic style kitchen and dinning room features laminate tops and custom cabinets. Added recessed and pendant lighting brighten up the space. Accents of exposed brick and crown molding on the cabinets give a unique feel for this country kitchen.

Custom Air Return Island

Beyond the Box, Inc.

In this unique remodel, the client removed a wall to open up the living and dining room. The air return in the old wall could not be moved; the designer created this island as an air return.

Impressive Wilsonart Laminate Countertops Showcasing Spring Carnival

Fabricators Unlimited

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances and with island.

Clark: Howard, SD

HELMÜT

Cipher Imaging
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Kitchen Projects

JK Cabinets and Design

Design ideas for a small l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Craftsman Style Kitchen in Rustic Oak

Camano Custom Cabinets

Craftsman style kitchen in rustic oak. This kitchen features a lot of drawers for easy access.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kepley Kitchen

Criner Remodeling

Photography: Joёlle Mclaughlin
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Cherry Craftsman

Elle Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

North Corvallis Kitchen Remodel, Corvallis, Oregon

Powell Construction

Built-in stepping stools allow easy access to the upper cabinets, and allow grandchildren to help in the kitchen! Jenerik Images Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, black appliances and with island.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Laminate Benchtops 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!