We made minor modifications to the existing flow of this 1996 home in the Cottage Lake area of Woodinville WA. The updates were made in adding white cabinets and lightening up the original space with fresh new tile, countertops and appliances.

CHERRY KITCHEN

SARA VANDERSTELT with Creative Kitchens

CHERRY SHAKER Pioneer Cabinetry Townsend Flat - Wide Style Shaker Perimeter & Island : Cherry Stained Cayenne Countertop : LG Quartz, Clarino
Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Cocina pasillo

Pelusa Studio.

Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, red floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Santa Monica Residence

Tamar Stein Interiors

Lewis Schoeplein Architects Roger Davies Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, red floor, white benchtop and subway tile splashback.

Updated Two-Tone Kitchen with Saltillo Tile Floors

Paper Moon Painting

Painting this kitchen's cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Alabaster" (for the range wall cabinets) and Benjamin Moore "Iron One" (for the fridge wall and island) completely transformed this space.

Bright and Lovely White Kitchen Remodel in Reston VA

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

White Kitchen cabinets and Cherry baltic color island
Photo of a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Fotografia di Ville e Agriturismi

Fotografo di Interni ed Architettura | Fani Kurti

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Florence with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

30'S

Studio ido

Linéaire réalisé sur-mesure en bois de peuplier. L'objectif était d'agrandir l'espace de préparation, de créer du rangement supplémentaire et d'organiser la zone de lavage autour du timbre en céramique d'origine. Le tout harmoniser par le bois de peuplier et un fin plan de travail en céramique. Garder apparente la partie technique (chauffe-eau et tuyaux) est un parti-pris. Tout comme celui de conserver la carrelage et la faïence. Ce linéaire est composé de gauche à droite d'un réfrigérateur sous plan, d'un four + tiroir et d'une plaque gaz, d'un coulissant à épices, d'un lave-linge intégré et d'un meuble sous évier. Ce dernier est sur-mesure afin de s'adapter aux dimensions de l'évier en céramique.

Bespoke Kitchen and Utility Room

Chamber Furniture

This bespoke kitchen and utility room project features solid oak units finished in Little Green Paint Company's Lead Colour (117) and a tiled floor. Range and sink run in honed granite. Nero Absolute Granite worktops throughout and kitchen island on tall legs.

Custom Home

Mission Tile West Showrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink and no island.

Eiche Oldschool

WAGNER Werkstatt | Raumgestaltung

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, red floor and white benchtop.

Demeure classée des année 1911

Y STUDIO

@Florian Peallat
This is an example of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a double-bowl sink, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, red floor and grey benchtop.

On The Beat

Woodchester Cabinet Makers

The old original quarry tiled floor was complemented by the stunning granite worktops and the hand-painted cabinetry for our clients who recently bought this old rectory in Gloucestershire.

Farmhouse Kitchen View

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Galleria Area Kitchen

Beverly Vosko Interiors and Remodeling

This is my Kitchen that I moved into last December. I gutted the kitchen, removed the furdowns, designed and installed new kitchen cabinets which are predominantly drawers rather than door which are far more accessible, and new kitchen appliances including a wine fridge

Квартира ИСКРА

Студия дизайна Анны Присяжнюк «ЙОХ architects»

Photo of a single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, no island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and red floor.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Purple Floor and Red Floor 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!