This kitchen features a large, custom island, veggie sink, hammered copper apron sink, white shaker cabinets, two-tone cabinets, wood beams, wood looking tile floors, custom wood hood, indoor/outdoor bar, and pendant lights. Photo Credit: David Elton

Luxury London Penthouse Apartment

User

The designer kitchen with amazing views of the central London skyline features high gloss bespoke kitchen cabinetry and complimentary polish Porcel-Thin porcelain floor tiles in large 900 x 900mm size and light toned China Clay colour.

Tall Pull-out Pantry

Cabinet Innovations

Kitchen features all Wood-Mode cabinets. Perimeter features the Vanguard Plus door style on Plain Sawn Walnut. Storage wall features large pull-out pantry. Flooring by Porcelanosa, Rapid Gris. All pictures are copyright Wood-Mode. For promotional use only.

Maiden Court Kitchen and Master Bath Makeover

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients have lived in this 1985 North Dallas home for almost 10 years, and it was time for a change. They had to decide whether to move or give the home an update. They were in a small quiet neighborhood tucked away near the popular suburb of Addison and also near the beautiful Celestial Park. Their backyard was like a hidden paradise, which is hard to find in Dallas, so they decided to update the two primary areas that needed it: the kitchen and the master bathroom. The kitchen had a black and white retro checkerboard tile floor, and the bathroom was very Tuscan. There were no cabinets on the main wall in the kitchen before. They were lacking space and functionality and desperately needed a complete overhaul in their kitchen. There were two entryways leading into the kitchen from the foyer, so one was closed off and the island was eliminated, giving them space for an entire wall of cabinets. The cabinets along this back kitchen wall were finished with a gorgeous River Rock stain. The cabinets on the other side of the kitchen were painted Polar, creating a seamless flow into the living room and creating a one-of-a-kind kitchen! Large 24x36 Elysium Tekali crema polished porcelain tiles created a simple, yet unique kitchen floor. The beautiful Levantina quartzite countertops pulled it all together and everything from the pop-up outlets in the countertops to the roll-up doors on the pantry cabinets, to the pull-out appliance shelves, makes this kitchen super functional and updated!

Roney Palace apartment, Miami Beach, FL

Alno Miami - Kitchens and Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, solid surface benchtops and porcelain floors.

Custom Built home by Artista in Sage Creek

Western Marble Granite & Tile Ltd.

Artista Homes
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

This was an extensive full home remodel completed in Tempe, AZ. The Kitchen used to be towards the front of the house. After some plumbing and electrical moves, we moved the kitchen to the back of the home to create an open concept living space with more usable space! Both bathrooms were entirely remodeled, and we created a zero threshold walk in shower in the master bathroom. Everything in this home is brand new, including windows flooring, cabinets, counter tops, all of the beautiful fixtures and more!

Modern Orinda Kitchen

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island and beige floor.

VIVIENDA BOLIARD

MOLINS DESIGN

Jordi Mirales
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Other with porcelain floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Coral Gables Full Home Remodel

Habify / adam & eve ARCHITECTURE

photo by: Chipper Hatter
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Craftsman Style Kitchen

East Coast Construction & Contracting Services

Antique Wood used for Mantel Above Stove. Cultured Stone Around Stove Area. Cabinets Slightly Distressed with a Black Glaze to give a Beautiful Finish.

Modern Makeover on the Mississippi

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A newly retired couple had purchased their 1989 home because it offered everything they needed on one level. He loved that the house was right on the Mississippi River with access for docking a boat. She loved that there was two bedrooms on the Main Level, so when the grandkids came to stay, they had their own room. The dark, traditional style kitchen with wallpaper and coffered ceiling felt closed off from the adjacent Dining Room and Family Room. Although the island was large, there was no place for seating. We removed the peninsula and reconfigured the kitchen to create a more functional layout that includes 9-feet of 18-inch deep pantry cabinets The new island has seating for four and is orientated to the window that overlooks the back yard and river. Flat-paneled cabinets in a combination of horizontal wood and semi-gloss white paint add to the modern, updated look. A large format tile (24” x 24”) runs throughout the kitchen and into the adjacent rooms for a continuous, monolithic look.

Falcon Circle

Kitchens by Good Guys

The home was a very outdated Southwest style with Aztec architectural elements, and it was time for a transformation to the beautiful modern style you see now. We ripped out all the flooring throughout, squared off and removed a lot of the Aztec styled elements in the home, redesigned the fireplace and opened up the kitchen. In the kitchen, we opened up a wall that made the kitchen feel very closed in, allowing us room to make a more linear and open kitchen. Opening up the kitchen and its new layout allowed us to create a large accent island that is truly a statement piece. Our clients hand selected every finish you see, including the rare quartzite that has beautiful pops of purple and waterfall edges. To create some contrast, the island has a pretty neutral taupe acrylic cabinetry and the perimeter has textured laminate cabinets with a fun white geometric backsplash. Our clients use their TV in their kitchen, so we created a custom built in just for their TV on the backwall. For the fireplace to now match the homes new style, we reshaped it to have sleek lines and had custom metal pieces acid washed for the center with stacked stone on the sides for texture. Enjoy!

Big Open Kitchen

Chris and Dick's

Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, stone tile splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and with island.

Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury home indoor outdoor kitchen & garden patio dini

Whipple Russell Architects

Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury home indoor outdoor kitchen & garden patio dining area. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, porcelain floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Jasmine Kitchen

Anna Jacoby Interiors

Ian Coleman
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern and Sleek Kitchen

Luxe Custom Designs Corp

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and white floor.

RidgeLake Scenic- Magnolia

TA DA by KAT Next Level Staging & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Striking Gold In Estada

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Our bold, contemporary kitchen located in Cooper City Florida is a striking combination of of textured glass and high gloss cabinetry tempered with warm neutrals, wood grain and an elegant rush of gold.

Luxury Esplanade Beachfront Condominium

South Bay Design Center

A beautifully custom designed kitchen and wine display that would make any wine lovers dream come true. Naturally Translucent Marble was used to create the background and LED lights were installed behind it to create this spectacular look! Stainless Steel Wine Cables were used to floating the wine bottles and a 3/8” glass enclosed to seal the momentum. Custom cabinetry from Bellmont’s Italian inspired Vero line with C-channels which sets it apart from any other cabinetry in the industry. A Wolf Beverage Center, Axor Faucet, and Blanco Bar Sink complete the party!

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Porcelain 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!