This Kitchen was the house's original Dining Room. The Pantry door lead to the original Butler's Pantry, but was shortened into a standard modern day Pantry. That space was given to the new bedroom replacing the original closed off Kitchen.

Arrowwood Drive

BOB WEBB HOMES

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and subway tile splashback.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photo By: Jim Bartsch
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, mosaic tile splashback and orange floor.

SoCal Southwestern Kitchen

Lenton Company, Inc.

A Southwestern inspired kitchen with a mix of painted and stained over glazed cabinets is a true custom masterpiece. Rich details are everywhere combined with thoughtful design make this kitchen more than a showcase, but a great chef's kitchen too.

Silver Sage

Copper Creek Homes, LLC

James Ray Spahn
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and orange floor.

Interior Remodeling

Stambul LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Quaint Modern Espresso Kitchen

PRO-Builders

Modern, open and airy - a dream come true. Beautiful dark espresso WayPoint cabinets (maple). Reflective, opulence Daltile for the back-splash. Giallo granite with standard eased edge.

Traditional Kitchens

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Ed Butera | ibi designs
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Severn River Retreat

Galiani Design Group

Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Cross Lake 6

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a country kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Bailey kitchen

Bethany Crenshaw, AKBD

Kraftmaid Sonata Cherry Chocolate cabinets and Blue Dunes Granite
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Guilderland Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Artistic Dream Kitchens

Island in Maple with an Evergreen stain and a Java glaze, Cambria quartz countertop: galloway, Stainless Steel and Oil Rubbed Bronze accents, warm oak natural wood floors.

Rio Del Oro at Plumas Lake

Simas Floor and Design Company

Extended cabinets in kitchen
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Cane River Retreat

THE COTTAGE

Beautiful kitchen with Bentwood Cabinetry and Walker Zanger tile backsplash.Custom copper hood by the Kitchen & Bath Cottage in Shreveport, LA
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta floors, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, orange floor and multiple islands.

Madera Vieja home

Classic New Mexico Homes

L-shaped kitchen in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and orange floor.

Spanish Revival

Michael Sagouspe Design, Inc

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Custom Work

Caliber Cabinets, Inc.

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photos by: Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a large transitional separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Orange Floor 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!