Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen & Transitional Bathroom Remodel in Leesburg, Virginia

Abbey Design + Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Barn

Appalachian Antique Hardwoods

This contemporary barn is the perfect mix of clean lines and colors with a touch of reclaimed materials in each room. The Mixed Species Barn Wood siding adds a rustic appeal to the exterior of this fresh living space. With interior white walls the Barn Wood ceiling makes a statement. Accent pieces are around each corner. Taking our Timbers Veneers to a whole new level, the builder used them as shelving in the kitchen and stair treads leading to the top floor. Tying the mix of brown and gray color tones to each room, this showstopper dinning table is a place for the whole family to gather.

Prior Lake Cherry Kitchen 15206

THORCRAFT Custom Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Suburban Condo Kitchen Remodel

Design First Kitchen and Bath

This warm, inviting kitchen is front and center when you enter this condo. Having the kitchen updated was critical to the entire feel of the home. Now the homeowners are settled in and happy.

48 Mag Blossom

Element Construction Partners

J Savage Gibson Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone floors and marble benchtops.

Galley Kitchen Remodel

Haskell Interiors

It is the details that make this small but efficient galley kitchen special. Featuring raised panel cherry cabinets with granite countertops and a porcelain floor.

Queen Anne Beach Bungalow

Cassie Daughtrey Realogics Sotheby's Realty

Cory Holland
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island and light hardwood floors.

Cherry Kitchen

Tradition Woodworks

New custom built cherry kitchen cabinets, features include maple dovetail drawers, full extension soft close slides, a stainless steel sink undermounted in a laminate counter top and much more!

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.

Two Tone Kitchen - Rockford

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Edmunds Studio Photography
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone floors and brown floor.

McKinney Kitchen Remodel

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Pantry Doors - Sans Soucie Classic Pantry Door

Sans Soucie Art Glass

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GLASS PANTRY DOOR! Pantry Doors shipping is just $99 to most states, $159 to some East coast regions, custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as pantry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for pantry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type.........Block the view, but brighten the look with a beautiful glass pantry door by Sans Soucie! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their pantry door glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. Choose from the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass pantry doors available anywhere! The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Glass and doors ship worldwide, custom packed in-house, fully insured via UPS Freight. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and pantry door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit or site to learn more!

Mountain Formal - Kitchen

Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd

A kitchen that any cook would love to have- spacious, loads of counter space and state-of-the-art appliances – in a rustic mountain style home that brings the grandeur of the surroundings inside. Photo credits: Design Directives, Dino Tonn

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen

John Kraemer & Sons

A recently completed John Kraemer & Sons home in Credit River Township, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography and VHT Studios.
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and grey splashback.

Kitchen in Brooklyn Townhouse, New York NY

Arsight

Welcome to a world of refined taste in this Brooklyn Brownstone Townhouse residence in New York, where Arsight has constructed a kitchen that exemplifies luxury. The splendid brownstone floor anchors a bespoke kitchen adorned with luscious wood accents, embodying ageless sophistication. Crown molding and meticulous millwork heighten the ambiance, while tastefully arranged shelves display your gourmet essentials. The marble backsplash imparts a hint of grandeur, blending harmoniously with the extensive use of natural elements. Stainless steel and wood features complete this kitchen's style and utility narrative.

Gathering Place

Julie Graf, One of a Kind Design

Photo of an expansive country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

A Family Tradition in Bowie, MD

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This Bowie, MD traditional kitchen design offers a welcoming setting for family life with HomeCrest by MasterBrand Cabinetry at the heart of the design. The Heritage Arch cherry cabinets in a Cinnamon finish bring warmth to the kitchen, complemented by Richelieu hardware. This is offset by Giallo Ornamental granite with a 4" splash along with a DalTile classic Rittenhouse subway tile backsplash in Almond. The cabinetry includes customized storage accessories, like the pull out spice rack. Stainless accents feature through the kitchen, including the chimney hood, Sharp undercounter microwave, two wall ovens, and an Allora USA double bowl sink plus Moen "Brantford" pull out spray faucet. Bruce Gunstock hardwood flooring adds natural charm to the design and pulls together the warm wood color scheme.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Medium Wood Cabinets 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!