Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we restored an antique home to its vintage roots. The many-times remodeled kitchen was desperately in need of a unifying theme so we used Pavilion Raised cabinetry in a cottage finish to bring back a bygone era. The homeowner purchased Elmira Stove Works antique style appliances, reclaimed wood for the bar counter, and rustic (grayed brick) flooring. Victorian period appropriate inset cabinetry is hand distressed for a ‘lived-in’ look. The owners are avid antique collectors of unique Americana freestanding pieces and accessories which add a wealth of playful accents, while at the same time, are useful items for the cook. Together these details create a kitchen that fits comfortably in this classic home. The island features a Special Cottage Russian Olive finish with bead board paneling, turned posts, curved valances, a farmhouse style sink, paneled dishwasher and, finally, a unique combination cabinet with double trash facing the front and a shallow cabinet with wire mesh door facing out the side. The inset doorstyle called for combination cabinets blending such items as a base corner turn-out cabinet with drawers and then a base pull-out pantry. We included wicker baskets, fine-line drawer inserts, a dish rack and wall storage with faux cubby drawers (the drawers are full width with multiple drawerheads). Note also the eyebrow pediment, pull-out pantry and the hide-away doors on the ‘appliance wall’.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

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.

Ironwood

Yankee Barn Homes

Kitchen Island looking toward breakfast nook.
Photo of an expansive eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors and with island.

Rustic Kitchen in Hickory and Alder

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

A custom kitchen in Rustic Hickory with a Distressed Painted Alder Island. Rich wood tones pair nicely with the lovely view of the woods and creek out the kitchen windows. The island draws your attention without distracting from the overall beauty of the home and setting.

Old Library Upfit

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Sarah Afflerbach
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Tile wall and floating shelves

Regency Quality Construction

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, brick floors and multi-coloured floor.

Ranch

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Dependance villa privata

Elisabetta Tanesini

Zona open space cucina, sala da pranzo e salotto situata in una dependance in stile country moderno. In questa cucina moderna, la semplicità dello stile country incontra l'eleganza di elementi minimal.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Дубрава

Кира Чувелева

This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a farmhouse sink, brick floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets and yellow cabinets.

Reclaimed European Farmhouse Kitchen

Signature Design Interiors

Stacked stone veneer arch is accented with bricks from all over the world, some hundreds of years old. Custom copper range hood sits above hexagonal, oversized subway tile backsplash with metallic mosaic tile surround.

KITCHENS

Sound Harbor Development, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

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.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

This is an example of 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.

Old Library Upfit

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Sarah Afflerbach
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brick floors.

IT Martin Group Architects

Texas Lightsmith

Kitchen design by IT Martin, Range hood and lighting by Texas Lightsmith
This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brick floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Ironwood

Yankee Barn Homes

Kitchen Island looking toward breakfast nook and stairs.
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors and with island.

Waring

Alair | Cason Graye Homes

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and white floor.

Our Work

J.E.S., Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Chic Living

MIREWORKS

Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

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!