Mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL

Big Chill

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small country l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Hyde Park Treehouse

HA Architecture

Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and orange floor.

Muskoka Cottage

User

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Sunsets on the Shore

Connecticut Kitchen Design

A large plate display area sits above the custom-made stainless steel hood. The upper cabinet sections are accessed using the stainless steel library ladder system. Next to the book case is a full-depth pantry.

Dedham Delight

Threetrees Interiors LLC

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Contemporary Kitchen with Soapstone Counters

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens by BSEID

BSEID

Nicole Pereira Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Metro Quartz

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Create a space with bold contemporary colors that also hint to our Mexican heritage.
Mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Maison Aiguines

A R C H i T E T ! S

Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

The walnut counter tops are the star in this farmhouse inspired kitchen. This hundred year old house deserved a kitchen that would be true to its history yet modern and beautiful. We went with country inspired features like the banquette, copper pendant, and apron sink. The cabinet hardware and faucet are a soft bronze finish. The cabinets a warm white and walls a lovely natural green. We added plenty of storage with the addition of the bar with cabinets and floating shelves. The banquette features storage along with custom cushions.

Victorian House Remodel, Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, medium wood cabinets and orange floor.

Scandinavian styled kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Lindstrom Kitchen

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Challenges of a Small Kitchen. "How can we add a dishwasher and increase storage to our already small kitchen?" A good question for sure. We tucked the refrigerator into what had been a hall closet, encorporated a neat rolling cabinet/cutting board 'under' the new (handmade by owner) oak table, replaced a window into a new place, removed an space wasting unused brick chimney, strategically added many storage cabinets and removed bearing walls. The countertops are a combination of soapstone and Quartzite. We even squeezed in the "small but pretty" farm sink! "Lance Kramer (project manager) kept us informed every step, kept the job clean, did great work" ...and with a twinkle in his eye ... " I'd recommend you do not fire him". Richard L." No danger there! Great job K Team.

Classic Farmhouse

3north

Country eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and orange floor.

Custom Cabinet Freshen Up

Woodham's Cabinet Shop, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Ardmore Eclectic Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Scandinavian styled kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Strathcona

JJ Interiors

Suzanne Rushton
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with White Splashback 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!