Another view of this lovely kitchen with green Viking appliances.
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with coloured appliances, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Ellicott City, MD Chocolate Quartz Kitchen Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Caesarstone Chocolate Truffle quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Merillat Masterpiece Adirondack Style

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Company features cabinetry from Merillat Masterpiece with a Montesano Door Style in Hickory Kaffe. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

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.

Step 180 cabinet step stool

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

We installed 3 integrated Step 180 cabinet step stools (by Hideaway Solutions) throughout the kitchen to reach the highest heights of the upper cabinets.

California Coastal, Mid-Century Modern Home Build in Laguna

Corbin Reeves Construction

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and marble benchtops.

Rustic Kitchen

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Star Lake Compound

Wade Weissmann Architecture

The open kitchen features highly varnished wooden countertops and charming open shelves.
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Suburban Condo Kitchen Remodel

Design First Kitchen and Bath

This warm, inviting kitchen is front and center when you enter this condo. Having the kitchen updated was critical to the entire feel of the home. Now the homeowners are settled in and happy.

Custom Ikea Cabinets to Match Adel Medium Brown

Dendra Doors

This stunning kitchen, design and renovated by John Webb Construction and Design, features Dendra Doors custom made cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and trim. Designed to match the IKEA Adel Medium brown color we used our Standard Cherry on our Classic Shaker door with a custom stained finish.

Warm and Relaxing - Wagner Cabinetry

Huggy Bear's Cupboards

Nice relaxing kitchen to cook and entertain. With the warm colors and great light it is a wonderful space for family and friends. The contrasting island gives a nice bit of interest in the space.

Oeste Residence

Cabinet by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and multi-coloured splashback.

Galley Kitchen Remodel

Haskell Interiors

It is the details that make this small but efficient galley kitchen special. Featuring raised panel cherry cabinets with granite countertops and a porcelain floor.

Craftsman kitchen

Top Value Kitchens

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Modern kitchen with wood mosaics

Simple Steps

This modern kitchen is a small space with a big personality. These large wooden mosaics make any wall amazing. This design is called Niteroi Legno and only Simple Steps has it.

Palmas

J & M Construction & Development

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Craftsman Style Kitchen

Hilsinger Woodworking and Design

Mission, Craftsman, Arts and Crafts style kitchen. Quarter sawn White Oak with a traditional cherry stain. The simple lines and beautiful yet not overpowering grain of the wood, make this country kitchen truly timeless.

Light and Cozy Galley Kitchen Designed By Cynthia Collins

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen was designed to function around a large family. The owners spend their weekend prepping large meals with extended family, so we gave them as much countertop space to prep and cook as we could. Tall cabinets, a secondary banks of drawers, and a bar area, were placed to the connecting space from the kitchen to the dining room for additional storage. Finally, a light wood and selective accents were chosen to give the space a light and airy feel.

Kitchen cabinets

RG Woodworks Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and an undermount sink.

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!