Traditional kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, red floor and red benchtop.

日宇那の工房

荒谷省午建築研究所／SAA+A

Yutaka Kinumaki
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and red benchtop.

Custom Homes

PureBuild Inc.

Periwinkle painted cabinets contrast with terricotta tile counter tops to create a cheery atmosphere in the kitchen of this rammed earth home.
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, tile benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and red benchtop.

Best of Vineuve Kitchens

Vineuve Construction Inc.

Sapele Edge Grain Butcher Block Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and red benchtop.

Progetto 1

A&A Design

Small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, glass benchtops, metallic splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, red floor, red benchtop and vaulted.

Sapele Edge Grain Butcher Block Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and red benchtop.

Progetto 1

A&A Design

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, glass benchtops, metallic splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, red floor, red benchtop and vaulted.

Best of Vineuve Kitchens

Vineuve Construction Inc.

We worked closely with the client and architects to most efficiently accommodate this new masterful design into the space. With a few tweaks, the new layout created more floor space, counter space and generally more functionality to the kitchen. We love how the long island turned out. Long islands with the barstools and overhanging counters are always perfect for creating a central area to mingle and have those key moments at the heart of the home! ? ✨ Countertops: @pinkpantherstoneco. ? Architects: @callander.architecture & @shilohsukkau ? Photographer: @marymcneillknowles

Kitchen with Red Floor and Red Benchtop 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!