Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

New Luxury White Kitchen

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

French Country at its Finest!

THE COTTAGE

French Country Cabinetry by Bentwood Cabinetry. Photography by Mary Ann Elston
This is an example of a galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brick floors.

Louisiana Life on the River

Ourso Designs

Chipper Hatter
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Mountaintop Brilliance

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Ivory Kitchen Cabinets

DJ Cabinets

Photo credits: In Over My Head Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Gabriel Builders

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Wonderful Kitchen and Breakfast room overlooking pool. Floors are from France, custom made cabinetry, plaster walls, and state of the art appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, wood benchtops, brick floors, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Ralls Residence

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, panelled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and orange floor.

Lake Windermere

Lubelska Ltd

This is an example of a country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, coffered and a farmhouse sink.

Residential Interiors

Emma Wood Photos

Emma Wood
Photo of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and no island.

Private Residence Baton Rouge, LA

Allyson Hicks Design Consulting, LLC

Chad Chenier Photography
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and travertine splashback.

Kitchen & Nook

GuyArchitect

Large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and raised-panel cabinets.

Beautiful Kitchen Remodel

Miles-Richmond, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

Ivory Kitchen Cabinets

DJ Cabinets

In Over My Head Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Panelled Appliances and Brick 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!