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.

Ralls Residence

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, panelled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and orange floor.

Classic remodel in the Silicon Valley

Agnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHY

Agnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHY, Baron Construction and Remodeling Co.
Traditional open plan kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and beige 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.

SMEG FAB28

Smeg Nordic

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, no island and orange floor.

Farm Meets City Sleek

Peter Salerno Inc

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and stainless steel benchtops.

Jackson Hole Ski House

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a large country separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, concrete benchtops and orange floor.

Casolare in collina

Lacanche Italia

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Bologna with granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and orange floor.

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.

Sleek Kitchen

Pamela Pennington Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, orange floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, with island and red 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.

Lorton 73

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

Of white classic style kitchen cabinets, solarius granite countertop with full heights backsplash
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, orange floor and multi-coloured 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.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

SAWN Custom Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, concrete benchtops, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

This small townhouse kitchen has no windows (it has a sliding glass door across from the dining nook) and had a limited budget. The owners planned to live in the home for 3-5 more years. The challenge was to update and brighten the space using Ikea cabinets while creating a custom feel with good resale value.

Mid Century Modern Bungalow - Fir Floors

Martinez Hardwood Floors

Existing 1950's Fir Flooring in this mid-century charmer was refinished in a natural oil finish. Salvaged fir flooring was sourced and feathered in to the kitchen and bathroom to match, creating a seamless wall to wall wood floor bungalow. Against the white washed decor, these floors really add a pop of colour.

Littles Point Kitchen Renovation

Kristina Crestin Design

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and orange floor.

Kitchen with 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!