Lots of working and entertaining space on this long island that separates the kitchen from the dining space. The island cabinets are a medium gray.
This is an example of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

norfino上野幌　戸建賃貸住宅

潮産業株式会社　norfino事業部

デザイナーズ賃貸　戸建
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sapporo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances and painted wood floors.

Lookout Mountain

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Blue kitchen island with corian benchtop

Improva

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

洗い出し土間玄関の家

moithuis

洗い出し土間玄関の家
This is an example of a modern single-wall kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, painted wood floors and white floor.

East Hampton Turn of the Century Cottage Move

NouvelleView

The recently renovated kitchen has ample storage with glass cabinets above and wood cabinets for the remainder. The mahogany counters are offset by the white wood cabinets and the center island provides additional work space

PETIT COTTAGE

CUISINES DESIGN

REBECCA LABORDERIE
Mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen in Rennes with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Oak Road Renovation

Michael Bolster . Architecture

Michael Bolster
Small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Windham Contemporary Kitchen

Fay's Fine Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and multiple islands.

Gewürzschublade in einer modernen Schreinerküche

Korr GmbH - Tischlerei

Korr GmbH Tschlerei
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Cologne with white cabinets, an integrated sink, white splashback, painted wood floors, with island and brown floor.

Marble corian benchtops

Improva

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, black floor, white benchtop and blue cabinets.

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!