This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Heritage Modern

Prospect Refuge Studio

Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and beige benchtop.

Rénovation de maison à Paris dans le 11ème

Studio Céline Poulfort

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, white floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and cement tiles.

Menlo Park Residence 1

Lexie Saine Design

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chic Condo Renovation

Lux Pad Interiors

Small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Vintage Mid Century Modern

Molly Erin Designs Inc

Midcentury single-wall kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seattle Mid-Century Remodel/Addition

Ellen Weiss Design

Ellen Weiss Design works throughout the Seattle area and in many of the communities comprising Seattle's Eastside such as Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Medina and Mercer Island.

Bull Mountain Kitchen

Northland Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, white splashback, marble splashback and brown floor.

Warm Eclectic Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

A pause in the craziness of life led our homeowner to consider a change in her kitchen. She wanted a place to display collections and heirlooms, provide ample storage for pantry items and gadgets, and give her a view to her breathtaking backyard. We expanded the footprint, pushing the house line back six feet, installed a picture window with a spectacular copper range and hood centered beneath, and planned her collections display areas for maximum effect.

COOL RANCH

CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.

Built in 1949, this Edina home had a strong horizontal presence on the site, but through subsequent renovations the overall massing was lacking clarity and refinement and the entry was diminutive and uninviting. The roof and siding materials were aging, and important interior spaces were cramped and closed in. The house needed better light, better connection internally and out, and exterior updates to clarify and enhance the strengths of the home. The primary design evolved out of a celebration of the existing horizontality of the home and a recognition that a bigger home was not needed. By layering materiality and color, a new identity was created. A new cedar entry canopy slips out from under the previous roof line, extending further towards the street. This added warmth at the entry is echoed along the facade, creating a graceful rhythm and texture. The previous additions were re-clad with a darker material palette in order to anchor and unify the ends of the home. As the grade slopes down towards the back yard, horizontal bands are exposed, revealing the layering top to bottom. Combined, these few shifts in color and materiality allowed for a complete transformation of the home. The interior is reflective of the material and color palette used outside. The main living spaces are opened up and connected while strengthening the original symmetry of the more formal linear alignment of rooms. A whole new kitchen relocates the center of the home and makes more fluid the daily life of this young family. The house is fully transformed inside and out, all without adding more square feet. Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-in-Charge Nate Dodge

Carmel Valley Kitchen and Family Room Remodel

Mc Construction Design Build

Kitchen Design and Cabinetry by Bonnie Bagley Catlin Photos by @photogailowens We created a curved island that resembles a piano while it maximized there countertop space it left plenty of room for them to entertain many guest in their nook. We created a integrated pantry door with custom walnut panels.

Potomac Mid-Century

Balodemas Architects

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Casa da Familia

Eyoh Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Midcentury Modern kitchen remodel

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Bright light from new windows help this galley kitchen feel open and large.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marlin LB

Interior Consultants

Contemporary Mark Singer Architecture remodeled to its finest of horizontal walnut cabinets and quartz counter tops
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

ICON Tower

Allard Ward Architects

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Maple Bluff Addition

MoTiS

Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kaylor Russell - Modern Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Galleries of Chapel Hill

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Village at Silverleaf

Cullum Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets 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!