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.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, painted wood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Antipodes

Agence Glenn Medioni

Pascal Otlinghaus
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens

Michael Alan Kaskel

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Chelsea House

TLA Studio

Traditional separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island and black floor.

Brookview Avenue Kitchen

Siburtek LLC

Susan Siburn
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Oasis

Bayside Built

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation

Studio M London

With a full kitchen renovation, we installed new cabinets and equipment, boxing in the fridge and tiling the backsplash. We then made these elements pop by adding a darker paint colour to the walls, doors and ceilings. Finally we elevated the space by sourcing vintage handles, a waxed oak countertop, brass taps and a feature pendant light.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, orange floor and orange benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 40m carré

Ingrid Cuny | Architecte d'Intérieur, Décoratrice

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors and blue floor.

SHOW HOME I

Sketchwork Studio Ltd.

A traditional kitchen with modern touches flanked by the dining area. The kitchen is finished with white cabinets and a dark wood island with a dark grey tile backsplash.

Kitchen

Boyd's Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

Antipodes

Agence Glenn Medioni

Pascal Otlinghaus
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, with island, a double-bowl sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Hazelbrook

Miriam Clarke Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and with island.

Apartment in Hamburg

amendis interior design

Für ein kleines Budget haben wir für unseren Kunden eine 1 Zimmerwohnung mit Wohnküche komplett eingerichtet. Angefangen von Möbeln über Teppiche, Bilder und Accessoires bis hin zu Küchengeräten, Porzellan, Besteck und vieles mehr. Viel fröhliche Farbe - bis auf die Wände - war ausdrücklich gewünscht. Wir hatten freie Hand und sehr viel Freude bei der Umsetzung.

南城の家

建築設計事務所Mof

architect design office Mof
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, concrete benchtops, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

Roslagsgatan

cre8ive-stockholm

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, painted wood floors, no island and a drop-in sink.

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.

Kitchen with 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!