INT2 architecture
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island and white floor.

Quonset Renovation

MTM Woodworking & Design

Open Plan unique Quonset Kitchen
This is an example of a large midcentury galley kitchen in Providence with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and black floor.

Shady Lane

Ross Painting

R. Brad Knipstein Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Apartment Renovation

JV Design

This used to be a dark stained wood kitchen and with dark granite countertops and floor. We painted the cabinets, changed the countertops and back splash, appliances and added floating floor.

Colombaia

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, beige floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen

Polycor

The pop of color from the gold wall sconces contrasts nicely with the monochromatic tonality of the gray painted cabinetry and honed Alberene Soapstone countertops quarried in Virginia. Photo: Karen Krum

Kochen und Essen in einem denkmalgeschützen Altbau

RUBY designliving GmbH & Co KG

Thomas Rosenthal
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Berlin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, painted wood floors and multiple islands.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Lauren Hernandez

Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Project

Solus

1880s Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen - Before and After

Create Good Sinks

"During" photo shows both Create Good Sinks workstation sinks and faucets, oversized pendant lights, black and white quartz countertops.
Large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, yellow floor and black benchtop.

A splash of color

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of an expansive eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

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!

Weiße Wohnküche mit Holzakzenten direkt am Balkon

Rieth & Klettner GmbH

Design ideas for 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.

RICHMOND SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE 2016

Sara Hillery Interior Design llc

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

"The only thing missing is the fire"
Design ideas for 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 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.

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.

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!