Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Bologna with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, painted wood floors and a peninsula.

M.I. from California

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry Utimo Line Malibu Maple White
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink, copper benchtops, white splashback and painted wood floors.

The Cadbury

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Inspiration for 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.

The Grace Kitchen

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Decor fuori sede

silvia piccioni architetto

La cucina, riorganizzata per renderla funzionale e capiente, è disposta su due pareti, illuminata da una finestra a tetto e servita da un comodo ripostiglio lavanderia, nascosto da una tenda scozzese. Le lampade a parete nere riportano anche qui il mood vintage del resto della casa.

The Cadbury

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
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.

The Grace Kitchen

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

The Grace Kitchen

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

The Grace Kitchen

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen transformation

Metro Flooring Inc

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen transformation

Metro Flooring Inc

Mosman House

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

New Kitchen design & finishes replaced a once pokey and dark space. New paint throughout and new gus-strut windows to bring the outdoors inside.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Cadbury

Husk

Photographer - Brett Charles
Design ideas for 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.

Fresque murale dans la cuisine, Paris.

Pierre Mathéus

Rénovation d'une cuisine et réalisation d'une fresque géométrique.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Mollymook Beach Renovation

Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/L

Very budget conscious renovation. Kept the existing track lights to keep costs down. The new grey pendant lights then become the feature in the clean, white kitchen.

East River

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

total gut renovation of a mid century apartment in the lower east side of manhattan - 2 bedroom
Inspiration 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.

Cloutier-Uria

mylenejoly

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and orange floor.

Cuisine industrielle

Agence BLANC PERSO

Agence Blanc Perso
This is an example of a large industrial galley separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white 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!