Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula, white floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, painted wood floors, with island, marble splashback and an undermount sink.

Apartment Renovation

JV Design

This used to be a dark stained wood kitchen and with dark granite countertops and floor. We painted the cabinets, changed the countertops and back splash, appliances and added floating floor.

Kochen und Essen in einem denkmalgeschützen Altbau

RUBY designliving GmbH & Co KG

Thomas Rosenthal
Design ideas for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Berlin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, painted wood floors and multiple islands.

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

"The only thing missing is the fire"
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets and beige splashback.

Carol Kitchen - Scavolini

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

Carol design by Vuesse The appeal of wood with a taste for innovation A continuous, unbroken dialogue between classical taste and contemporary style. The Carol kitchen, with its simple elegance, combines cherry and lacquered doors, steel, aluminium and glass, successfully merging a fondness for traditional kitchens with the wish for modernity. This many-faceted model (the range of materials and colours available is vast) provides a quality interpretation of the needs of today’s lifestyle. With peninsulas and islands, compact cupboards and wall units, innovative accessories and matching furniture, it is ideal for the new concept of the kitchen as multipurpose living area: attractive, open, modern, just made for living in and expressing individual taste and personality. - See more at: http://www.scavolini.us/Kitchens/Carol

Newburyport, MA

Mary Prince Photography

Mary Prince Photography © 2012 Houzz Design by Jennifer Clapp
Country eat-in kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, painted wood floors and green floor.

Complete Kitchen Remodel after severe storm Damage

Standing Lites Inc.

Merissa was unable to find a contractor willing to remodel her kitchen for under $20,000. We got it done for $12,500 and Merissa got marble counter tops, (2) new windows for more light in the kitchen, as well as new custom cabinets. Not to mention all new appliances with huge discounts on appliances using our preferred vendors and special discounted rates.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The view looking from the Bay window. This Renovation was complex as we needed to make the best of a very small dwelling and to gain the kitchen living space there needed to be some cleaver encroaching on the adjoining laundry/guest toilet area. This gave us the depth for the fridge and the back work area.

Kitchens

SmartDesign

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic French Kitchen

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, yellow floor and brown benchtop.

Bungalow Style

Tamara Eaton Design

Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

Inspirationsbilder

Utsikten foto AB

Design ideas for a large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orebro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Kitchen

Christine F. Interiordesign AS

Anne Manglerud
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops and painted wood floors.

Östermalm

myhome

Henrik Nero
Mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and marble benchtops.

Inspiration kök

Våningen & Villan Fastighetsförmedling

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in Malmo with a farmhouse sink, coloured appliances, painted wood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

Bright Victorian London Flat

Rise Art

Mark Haydon
Photo of a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and no island.

L O F T

ALL & NXTHING

We tried to recycle as much as we could. The floorboards were from an old mill in yorkshire, rough sawn and then waxed white. Most of the furniture is from a range of Vintage shops around Hackney and flea markets. The island is wrapped in the old floorboards as well as the kitchen shelves.

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

A nook adjacent to the open fireplace gracefully presents itself
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets and beige splashback.

Metargatan 13

Move2

Bo Stockholm
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with white floor, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and Painted Wood 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!