This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Classic Condo Makeover

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Port Royal

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

PARK PLACE 411

Avoda Construction & Consulting Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Residential building | Keng-Fu Lo | Taiwan

Leicht Küchen AG

LEICHT Küchen: http://www.leicht.de/en/references/abroad/project-kaohsiung-city-taiwan/ Keng-Fu Lo: Architect

Our Best Kitchens

Pineapple House Interior Design

Scott Moore Photography
Design ideas for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Mittelblock / Kitchen island

Ulrich Weinkath create + design

Heinrich Hermes I Berlin
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island and beige floor.

Modern Küche

Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Hamburg with stainless steel benchtops, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island and beige floor.

Columbus Kitchen Expansion

Details Design and Staging

To keep this kitchen expansion within budget the existing cabinets and Ubatuba granite were kept, but moved to one side of the kitchen. This left the west wall available to create a 9' long custom hutch. Stock, unfinished cabinets from Menard's were used and painted with the appearance of a dark stain, which balances the dark granite on the opposite wall. The butcher block top is from IKEA. The crown and headboard are from Menard's and stained to match the cabinets on the opposite wall. Walls are a light spring green and the wood flooring is painted in a slightly deeper deck paint. The budget did not allow for all new matching flooring so new unfinished hardwoods were added in the addition and the entire kitchen floor was painted. It's a great fit for this 1947 Cape Cod family home.

East River

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

total gut renovation of a mid century apartment in the lower east side of manhattan - 2 bedroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, painted wood floors and black floor.

Crystal Pendant Lights and Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink

KraftMaster Renovations

Stainless steel farmhouse sink matches the other appliances in this beautiful kitchen. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Sebring Design Build

Portraits of Home by Rachael Ormond
Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Mount Pleasant

1st Option

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in London with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Bricol Home

Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Pattern-Rich Loft in Soho

Katie Leede & Company Studio

Lesley Unruh
Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Classic Condo Makeover

Troico

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and painted wood floors.

大胆なテキスタイルが目を惹くレトロフィンランドスタイル

REFORCO.（リフォルコ.）

Photo of a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Etobicoke

Alair Homes Forest Hill

Dochia Interiors was the Designer on the job
Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!