Photo of a large contemporary kitchen pantry in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen Islands

Simply Kitchens and Baths

Custom kitchen islands
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and solid surface benchtops.

scotts valley kitchen

Christie Hausmann Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and grey splashback.

Kitchen Revamp

Patrick A. Finn, Ltd

Photography by:Sophia Hronis-Arbis
Small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

English Country

Kitchen Solvers of Kansas City

This was a kitchen remodeling project where the kitchen cabinets were refaced. It was done with Walzcraft maple raised center panel doors. The stain was done in a Mediterranean stain.

Contemporary North Albany Kitchen

Powell Construction

This contemporary kitchen with gray cabinets and a black center island features Calcutta marble and Caesarstone white countertops. The Homeowners felt that the existing kitchen was too small with an awkward design lay-out, dated finishes and dysfunctional appliances. They longed for a bright, contemporary kitchen that would coordinate well with adjoining rooms for visual continuity. Their highest priority was to create a more functional, flexible plan better suited for entertaining many sizes of groups.

Unionville Kitchen Remodel

Showcase Kitchens

This beautiful kitchen space with eat in area is open to the family room and sun room. The view into the kitchen is breathtaking.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tranquil & Timeless

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Copper, grey, and blue colour palette for new Kitchen Design

Herbert William Limited

Copper is slowly creeping its way into colour palettes throughout the home; and kitchen design is no different. A copper, grey and blue colour palette was chosen for this new kitchen design. The Oxford blue and copper create a complementary combo that’s vibrant and rich. Working with the client, we created a design that contrasts the Mackintosh Sculptured doors painted in Oxford Blue and White Mackintosh Sculptured doors. The Worktops are a soft grey to complement the blue units and are an exquisite CRL Verona quartz with a rich OGEE Edging which gives the worktop a really luxurious touch. The client wanted a smart traditional style kitchen that was built for entertaining. So the tall units include a chefs pantry, a wine glass/ wine prep unit and in column Caple wine cooler serves the needs of guests at the dining table. All the appliances are Neff and include two slide and hide pyrolytic ovens, a Flex induction hob, built-in microwave & grill, and an American fridge freezer. The units also house an integrated dishwasher and a built under fridge in the “u” part of the kitchen allows ingredients to be easily accessible by the cook. To make efficient use of the space we custom made the plate rack and extractor canopy. Adding a few copper accessories to bring an elegant copper glow into the entertaining space. The beautiful handcrafted porcelain Shaws sink with Perrin and Rowe Phoenician tap gives a traditional, practical influence to the kitchen whilst a few touches of copper in the pendant lights and kitchen accessories lend warmth to a very simple colour scheme of grey and blue and immediately adds character and interest. The lighter grey of the worktops enhances the contrast and adding turquoise keeps the palette fresh. Photos by Lia Vittone

A BIG Kitchen Island!

Rachel Oliver Design, LLC

The client wanted a very large island for storage and entertaining. Putting the table at the end of the island let's everyone be in on the fun. The table can seat up to 4 people. Custom walnut island countertop brings warmth to the space. Photo: Melodie Hayes

Manderfield

Architectural Alliance LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Maple Kitchen Cabinets with Black Pearl Granite Countertops ~ Copley, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, new Medallion Gold Parkplace Raised Panel Cabinets in Maple Wood with Amaretto Stain with Ebony Glaze and Hightlight were installed. On the countertops is 3cm Black Pearl granite with standard edge profile. A new stainless steel undermount sink with Moen Arbor One-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet Featuring Reflex, Spot Resist Stainless and Oculus Oval Pull 3 ¾” brushed satin nickel pulls and Mushroom 1 ¼” brushed satin nickel knobs were installed.

Rustic Lake Retreat Kitchen

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC., Authorized Dealer for Medallion Cabinetry., Lowell Management Services, Inc, Builder Victoria McHugh Photography Pull out spice rack to side of range. This rustic lake house retreat features an open concept kitchen plan with impressive uninterupted views. Medallion Cabinetry was used in Knotty Alder with a Natural glaze with distressing. This is the Brookhill raised panel door style. The hardware is Schlub Ancient Bronze. Every convenience has been built into this kitchen including pull out trash bins, tray dividers, pull-out spice reacts, roll out trays, and specialty crown molding and under cabinet and base molding details.

DHT-15 Shabby Chic Home - Custom Home - Manitoba

Vogt Building Construction Inc.

Tristan Fast Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

White/Gray Kitchen

Servigon Construction Group

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Fairfield, Iowa - Traditional Cherry Kitchen

JC Huffman Cabinetry

Cherry kitchen stained Sherwin Williams Chestnut with island and built in seating manufactured by Seating Innovations. Saturnia Granite countertops and steps complete the look. Fairfield, Iowa Traditional Cherry Kitchen Designed by Teresa Huffman https://jchuffman.com/

Fox Run Kitchen

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Fully renovated kitchen featuring raised panel cherry custom cabinetry with honey finish, pantry with pull out trays, floor to ceiling spice pull out, double trash pull out, hidden island compartment for oversized family heirloom cutting board, decorative crown and end panels, glass wall display cabinets, under cabinet lighting and electrical outlet strips, blue glass mason jar pendant lights, 1x4 glass tile backsplash and Volga Blue granite. Jason Jasienowski

Hegewald Residence

Dan Roberts Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Light and Cozy Galley Kitchen Designed By Cynthia Collins

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen was designed to function around a large family. The owners spend their weekend prepping large meals with extended family, so we gave them as much countertop space to prep and cook as we could. Tall cabinets, a secondary banks of drawers, and a bar area, were placed to the connecting space from the kitchen to the dining room for additional storage. Finally, a light wood and selective accents were chosen to give the space a light and airy feel.

Before and After Kitchen Remodeling

BJ Floors and Kitchens Inc

Picture After Total Renovation. Cabinets: Shrock Carmin Maple Square Cattail Countertop: Quartz Master QM4000 Sink: ELKAY #EGUH211810 Backsplash: ONHF-1802 Kobs: 7093-IBPN Pulls: 7084-IBPN Designer: Piotrek Bienkowski Location: East Rutherford, NJ Photo Credits: John

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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!