This house has an impressive natural light. It was therefore essential to highlight it! This kitchen exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, just like our customers!

charmantes Einfamilienhaus in Kirchweidach

Passivhaus Gruber

Nixdorf Fotografie
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, painted wood floors, a peninsula, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, beige splashback, black appliances and brown floor.

Curtis Park, CA

Kristen Elizabeth Design

A cute mission style home in downtown Sacramento is home to a couple whose style runs a little more eclectic. We elevated the cabinets to the fullest height of the wall and topped with textured painted mesh lit uppers. We kept the original soapstone counters and redesigned the lower base cabinets for more functionality and a modern aesthetic. All painted surfaces including the wood floors are Farrow and Ball. What makes this space really special? The swing of course!

Artist Studio at ESMoA

John Milander Architects

John Milander Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Expansive country open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, painted wood floors, marble benchtops, marble splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

Beautiful Hand-Hewn beams grace this historic space and compliment the painted hand-made cabinetry - open shelves hold collection of antique pitchers
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets and beige splashback.

Квартира в жк Артисан

K&K archdesign

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

White Kitchen Renovation in Temecula

Classic Home Improvements

This bright white kitchen in Temecula features painted linen Waypoint cabinets and Della Terra quartz Lagoz countertops. The subway fawn bevel tile backsplash pairs perfectly with the rest of the kitchen materials and new stainless steel appliances. Photos by Preview First.

Rustic Glam Loft

S&K Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Appartamento shabby chic

Cinzia Marelli

Cucina stile shabby chic,anta telaio bianca conparticolari acciaio ,davolo in legno massello sbiancato con parte rese vissute dal tempo,sedie con gonnella bianca per rendere tutto l' ambiente più romantico

Kensal Rise

Elgin & Ellis Limited

Photos: David Parmiter
Large transitional kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Slab Cabinet Installation With New Appliances and Backsplash

CaliCabi Cabinets & Remodeling

After white slab cabinet installation, appliances were replaced with updated stainless-steel appliances. Backsplash was torn out and replaced.
Mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The Cadbury

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Shabby Chic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park, OH

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors and a peninsula.

Welcoming scandinavian kitchen

Rochon New York

This house has an impressive natural light. It was therefore essential to highlight it! This kitchen exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, just like our customers!

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

A clear example of painted cabinetry that blends seamlessly with existing architectural millwork
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and beige splashback.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

American Home Improvement Inc.

White marble counter tops complete this mid-century modern kitchen.
Photo of a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and beige floor.

Home Decor

We Got Lites

Rustic natural wood wall art.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Wood-Mode South Hampton Kitchen

Cabinets & Designs

This white kitchen is too gorgeous for words! Everything is accented so nicely, from the dark wooden island to the black hardwood flooring. The arch window brightens up the whole room and at night the room can be lit up with the hanging pendant lighting as well as the wall lighting on the left wall.

Kitchen with Beige Splashback and Painted Wood Floors 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!