View of new kitchen from dining room. The island has custom made swing-arm stools.
Photo of an arts and crafts kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Basement Georgian kitchen with black limestone, yellow shaker cabinets and open and freestanding kitchen island. War and cherry marble, midcentury accents, leading onto a dining room.

Cosy and Modern Barn

Cat Dal Interiors

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and blue benchtop.

Bear Brand

Concept Design, Inc.

In this expansive kitchen update we kept the limestone floors and replaced all the cabinet doors and drawers, lighting and hardware.
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Farmhouse Views

Artisans of Devizes

This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main

nnu House

Studio Jayga Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

Oceanview Spanish Kitchen

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Updated kitchen features split face limestone backsplash, stone/plaster hood, arched doorways, and exposed wood beams.
Photo of a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Build in spice and oil corner cabinet with custom Prairie Style stained glass to match inset Prairie style tiles.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Light & Bright Kitchen

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

This was a dated 80's kitchen, closed off and pokey. With a clever redesign, Impala opened the space up and created a wonderful, bright kitchen which would please even the fussiest chefs

Modern Kitchen Design

Tom Howley

Our kitchens have evolved into stylish living spaces; they’re where we eat, socialise and often relax. This stunning Summerville modern kitchen design with its soft grey finish blends comfort and high-end style with functional features to create an inviting space that’s as practical as it is beautiful. The Summerville collection is grounded in a sophisticated, understated design with contemporary twists. The curved edges of the pillars and worktops provide smooth finesse, free of sharp edges. It’s a traditional kitchen inspired by Shaker design but with beautiful curves that softens the overall look. Subtle detailing in the woodwork creates extraordinary features like the delicate glazing bars in the upper cabinets – touches of elegance that transform your kitchen into a beautiful style statement.

Expansive Kitchen - Open concept

KraftMaster Renovations

Classic white kitchen with black counter tops, contrasted with a wooden island and white counter tops. Exposed beams and exposed brick give this kitchen a farmhouse feel. Photos by Chris Veith.

Rowlands Castle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed shaker kitchen with glass moulding on doors, and cockbead on the drawers. Units painted in Little Greene 'Mirror' and 'Shirting' colours. Worktops are 30mm, Arenastone Bianco Elegante quartz. Aga 4-oven Cooker Photos by: Rowland Roques-O'Neil

Rowlands Castle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Victorian Kitchen, Hampshire

Artichoke

A Victorian Cook's Table island designed and made by Artichoke with inspiration from Lanhydrock House in Cornwall. The tall glazed dressers feature antiqued glass with sandstone worktops.

Hampton on Thames || Dijon Tumbled Limestone

Floors of Stone

deVOL Kitchens Our Dijon Tumbled Limestone with a gorgeous kitchen from our sister company deVOL Kitchens. We love the muted tones.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Weiße Wohnküche mit Holzakzenten direkt am Balkon

Rieth & Klettner GmbH

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dijon Tumbled Limestone Tiles | Quorn Stone - mystonefloor.com

Quorn Stone

Our Dijon tumbled limestone tiles in a beautifully stylish open kitchen/living area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Other with limestone floors.

Dallas North Forty Kitchen Remodel

Bellisa Design

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Modern Kitchen

Flerus.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen with Painted Wood Floors and Limestone 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!