Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Trash can and paper towel storage

CDH Designs LLC

After going through the tragedy of losing their home to a fire, Cherie Miller of CDH Designs and her family were having a difficult time finding a home they liked on a large enough lot. They found a builder that would work with their needs and incredibly small budget, even allowing them to do much of the work themselves. Cherie not only designed the entire home from the ground up, but she and her husband also acted as Project Managers. They custom designed everything from the layout of the interior - including the laundry room, kitchen and bathrooms; to the exterior. There's nothing in this home that wasn't specified by them. CDH Designs 15 East 4th St Emporium, PA 15834

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

Large family home

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

Kitchen Architecture’s bulthaup b3 furniture in graphite laminate and random walnut with a stainless steel bar.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Hillsborough remodel

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Bernard Andre
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

The Japalachian

Living Stone Design + Build

Jeff Miller
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen pantry in Other with medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Bontina

DeWils custom cabinets
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and no island.

Crestmoore

User

Rick Mendoza
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim

McClure Contracting, Inc.

This was a whole house remodel, the owners are more transitional in style, and they had a lot of special requests including the suspended bar seats on the bar, as well as the geometric circles that were custom to their space. The doors, moulding, trim work and bar are all completely custom to their aesthetic interests. We tore out a lot of walls to make the kitchen and living space a more open floor plan for easier communication, The hidden bar is to the right of the kitchen, replacing the previous closet pantry that we tore down and replaced with a framed wall, that allowed us to create a hidden bar (hidden from the living room) complete with a tall wine cooler on the end of the island. Photo Credid: Peter Obetz

Llano Ranch

Cornerstone Architects

Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Oceanfront Cottage

Whitten Architects

photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, shaker cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Larchmont, New York Kitchen

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Photo Credit: Denison Lourenco
Photo of a traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen

J.P. Lindstrom, Inc.

Open, airy, warm and rustic defines this traditional farmhouse kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Crocus Hill Kitchen

Full Circle Construction Inc.

Existing 100 year old Arts and Crafts home. Kitchen space was completely gutted down to framing. In floor heat, chefs stove, custom site-built cabinetry and soapstone countertops bring kitchen up to date. Designed by Jean Rehkamp and Ryan Lawinger of Rehkamp Larson Architects. Greg Page Photography

Lake Blue Ridge Custom Log Home

Envision Web

Stuart Wade, Envision Web
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and black appliances.

Eyremont modern

Meister Construction Ltd

Rennovation of a post and beam home in West Vancouver
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen in Vancouver with panelled appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and white floor.

Lake Keowee: Cassidy Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

Craftsman design components can be seen in the custom lighting, interior stained glass windows, and custom millwork throughout the Cassidy private residence at Lake Keowee. Copper elements are incorporated in various parts of the home: the farmhouse sink and the hood above the hand-made LaCanche enamel range in the kitchen; the custom bar countertop and backsplash; the gorgeous copper tub in the master bath. Materials of Note: Lacanche range, interior leaded glass windows, copper bathtub, mission style architectural features, cork and hardwood flooring, copper ceiling in wine room, custom iron stair rail, granite and travertine counters, custom tile design. Rachael Boling Photography

Victorian Splendor

SV Design

Originally designed by J. Merrill Brown in 1887, this Queen Anne style home sits proudly in Cambridge's Avon Hill Historic District. Past was blended with present in the restoration of this property to its original 19th century elegance. The design satisfied historical requirements with its attention to authentic detailsand materials; it also satisfied the wishes of the family who has been connected to the house through several generations. Photo Credit: Peter Vanderwarker

Log Cabin Kitchen

Leland Interiors, LLC

This kitchen is part of a new log cabin built in the country outside of Nashville. It is open to the living room and dining room. An antique pair of French Doors can be seen on the left; were bought in France with the original cremone bolt. Antique door knobs and backplates were used throughtout the house. Photo by Shannon Fontaine

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

A small addition made all the difference in creating space for cooking and eating. Environmentally friendly design features include recycled denim insulation in the walls, a bamboo floor, energy saving LED undercabinet lighting, Energy Star appliances, and an antique table. Photo: Wing Wong

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!