Design ideas for a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Interiors

Sher Colquitt Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brick floors and red floor.

Lafayette Home - Kitchen / Breakfast / Living

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brick floors.

Santa Fe Residence

Tewes Design

Photo of a mediterranean galley kitchen in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brick floors.

Updated English Manor

K Two Designs, Inc.

A facelift in the kitchen included changing out the counter tops, a new backsplash and painting the whole kitchen, including an accent blue island. English country charm and character was preserved with the brick floor. Rush seats on the counter stools add more English charm.

N. Fieldgate Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Downtown Greenville Kitchen/Dining

Daniel Builders, Inc.

Custom Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brick floors and a peninsula.

Stanford Remodel

Lynch Construction Group

This traditional-style kitchen features cypress cabinetry, Old Chicago brick floors and Sienna Bordeaux Light granite counter tops. It also includes stainless steel appliances and transitional light fixtures. The layout of the kitchen includes an island and side bar with comfortable bar stools. The Old Chicago brick carries through to the dining areas, which are complete with plantation style blinds and a walnut table.

Shiloh Oxford Beaded Inset in Soft White

Sexton Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen cabinets in Shiloh Cabinets. Square raised panel inset door style in soft white finish.
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Aspen Ridge

G-Interiors, Christine Gee ASID, IDS

Transitional kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

N. Fieldgate Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Home

Allsouth Home Builders

Sinker Cypress cabinets
This is an example of a country kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brick floors, with island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

Gritton & Associates Architects

This is an example of a separate kitchen in Tampa with red cabinets, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Expand Work-Kitchen

Expand, Inc

One of our largest makeovers. This kitchen started out small with low hanging ceilings and dark paint on the walls. We raised the ceiling with wooden beams and dropped in a few chandeliers on top! With hidden wooden appliances such as the refrigerator in the wall, we have flipped this kitchen upside down.

Kitchens

Sellers Tile Distributors

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Hillside Terrace San Juan Capistrano

Maker Design Group

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brick floors, with island, red floor and stainless steel appliances.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with blue cabinets, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

North Sandy Creek Rd Project

Kitchen Design & Cabinetry

KraftMaid Cabinetry Glasbern Doorstyle Maple Wood with Chestnut Finish Oil Rubbed Cup Pulls
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and beige splashback.

Red Oak Crisp & Classic

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Gallery

Merced Tile Supply

Wood Look Tile Countertop and Backsplash
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, brick floors, no island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets 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!