Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Traditional Cabernet and Cream

Kepler Design

Jan Kepler Designer, Cabinetry by Plato Woodwork, Contractor: Mountain Pacific Builders, Counters: Pyramid MTM, Photography: Elliott Johnson
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, with island and beige floor.

Custom Residence In Oakville

Hicks Design Studio Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

A Charleston Update

Pulliam Morris Interiors

This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey cabinets and beige floor.

Kitchen Projects

NV Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Юг Франции в современной квартире

Наталья Коалл

Photo of a small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Ross redo

Caitlin Jones Design

Vivian Johnson
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, raised-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Двухкомнатная квартира в ЖК Премьер Палас

архитектурная студия INSCALE

Александр Ивашутин
Transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Совсем немного лофт

Наталья Широкорад

Мы долго думали как сделать стену, к которой придвинуты стулья, более стойкой к механическим повреждениям, решение пришло из заданной стилистики - плитка под кирпич отлично справится с этой задачей. Фото: Василий Буланов

Newport Beach

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Darnell Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

The Retreat

Grenz Homes, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Basement Kitchenette Remodel

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - Utah

Basement kitchenette and bathroom with dark cabinets and light granite counter tops. The kitchenette is the perfect addition right off the homeowner's TV room. The small bathroom features a nice tiled open shower.

Transitional Kitchen Emerges From Dated, Small Space

Santa Barbara Designs of the Interior

Before we redesigned this kitchen, there was not even a window to look out at the view of the lovely back yard! We made sure to add that window, topped with a soft valance to add color. We selected all of the finishes in this kitchen to suit our homeowners' taste as well. The table is part of a built-in banquette we designed for family meals, complete with soft cushions and cheerful pillows.

Traditional Projects

Planning and Building, Inc

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands and beige floor.

Daily Telegraphy/House & Garden Fair 2000 Showhouse

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was designed for The House and Garden show house which was organised by the IDDA (now The British Institute of Interior Design). Tim Wood was invited to design the kitchen for the showhouse in the style of a Mediterranean villa. Tim Wood designed the kitchen area which ran seamlessly into the dining room, the open garden area next to it was designed by Kevin Mc Cloud. This bespoke kitchen was made from maple with quilted maple inset panels. All the drawers were made of solid maple and dovetailed and the handles were specially designed in pewter. The work surfaces were made from white limestone and the sink from a solid limestone block. A large storage cupboard contains baskets for food and/or children's toys. The larder cupboard houses a limestone base for putting hot food on and flush maple double sockets for electrical appliances. This maple kitchen has a pale and stylish look with timeless appeal.

San Diego Kitchen and Powder Bath

Lars Remodeling & Design

This stunning complete kitchen and powder bath remodel in a historic Kensington home is the second project Lars has had the pleasure of working on with this family. After completing a second story master suite addition and backyard remodel nearly 13 years ago, the clients were ready to tackle phase two: transforming their kitchen into their dream space. Timeless design elements are paired with decidedly modern touches, upscale appliances, and custom finishes. The expansive island serves as the focal point of the room, drawing the eye in with its rich gray color, while stunning gold accents, pendant lighting, and handsome Waterstone fixtures complete the look. Another stunning showpiece in this remodel is the custom armoire cabinet that houses the Miele Mastercool refrigerator and freezer. The powder room perfectly pairs drama and design with its sultry color palette and rich gold accents, but the true star of the show in this small space are the oversized teardrop pendant lights that flank the embossed leather vanity.

Kitchen Remodels

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Elegant traditional kitchen for the most demanding chef! Side by side 36" built in refrigerators, custom stainless hood, custom glass & marble mosaic backsplash and beyond!

Noir black & gray Kitchen in Thousand Oaks

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Like most homes that were built as part of a development project in Thousand oaks the kitchen in this home was extremely small and enclosed from all sides with only 2 small pathways leading to it. The first think on the list was to remove the largest wall and opening the space to the living area. The kitchen is comprised from an L-shape gray cabinets and a 11' long peninsula from pewter colored cabinet and a fantastic black noir countertop. The peninsula acts as a division between the living area and the kitchen. a large window brings a lot of natural light into the space and the light pastel almost colored backsplash adds a light and bright contrast to the grays and black colors of the kitchen. The large dark cabinet pulls tie together the two portions of the kitchen.

Hand Carved Kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Spanish Charm

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Beige 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!