Modern Traditional Kitchen for a lovely couple in the Bay Area. The Fieldstone and Forte paprika cherry cabinetry invite you into the kitchen and give warmth to the room. The Bainbridge door style used in this design is a beautiful traditional raised panel door with clean lines and details. The light natural tones from the polished porcelain floors by Emser Tile and the natural tones from the Havenwood chevron porcelain backsplash by MSI serve as a great accompaniment to the cabinetry. The pop in this kitchen comes from the stunning blue Cambria Skye countertop on the kitchen island and is a great complimentary color to the red tone radiating from the cherry cabinetry. The tall celings painted in Malibu Beige by Kelly Moore in this kitchen allow for a light an airy feel, and this feeling is felt even more by a mirrored backsplash in the Hutch area, as well as the diffused glass cabinet doors in the hutch and island cabinetry. Accents of polished chrome hardware from Top Knobs Hardware allow for a sparkle and shine in the kitchen that compliments the stainless steel appliances. All of these materials were found and designed in our wonderful showroom and were brought to reality here in this beautiful kitchen.

Lighting

The Heirloom Companies

Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Kitchen

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The stone range surround in the Kitchen is designed to recall an antique fireplace. Robert Benson Photography
Inspiration for an expansive country kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hilltop Hideaway Residence

jls design

Matt Waclo, Owner, Joel sherman
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Pawlet Vermont Barn Home

Green Mountain Timber Frames

Ori Kaplan
Photo of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Aptos Retreat

CCS ARCHITECTURE

Diverse activities were part of the design program, including; entertaining, cooking, tanning, swimming, archery, horseshoes, gardening, and wood-splitting. Photographer: Paul Dyer

Pull Out Trash In Red Kitchen Island

Denise Quade Design

A trash pullout was added to the right of the sink and a stainless steel dishwasher was placed on the left side of the sink. Photo: Erica Weaver
Small modern open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cottage kitchen accented with red

J M Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Modern shaker cabinetry with red paint and glaze finish.

Wende Woodworking LLC

Bookcase conceals hidden storage area.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Aspen Mountain Modern

Laura U Design Collective

This kitchen while modern and updated still has rustic elements (bar for example). Pendants provide a great lighting for the countertop, whille making a bold architectural statement in the kitchen. We love the modern but classic red cabinets. While this cabin is small in square footage. The dining/kitchen/family room open up to each other. The windows help to flood in natural lighting, while providing beautiful views to the majestic mountains just right outside. Photographer: Jason Dewey

Rustic Working Barn

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

Compact kitchen in the Caretakers Apartment complete with 24" glass top GE Electric Free-Standing Range and 24" LG Fridge and Freezer Combo (not shown). Red painted shaker cabinets, with white glass knobs and Pental Quartz countertops and 4" blacksplash in "Polished Cashmere". Kohler stainless steel single bowl sink, top mounted, with Kohler Simplice faucet in vibrant stainless. Wall mounted sconce above the sink is Shades of Sleek Contemporary bath light in rubbed bronze. Walls are Sherwin Willams "White Heron Stain", baseboards, window sills and beams are hemlock in Wurth "Morgeau" stain. Flooring is Cathedral Plank in "Gold Coast Oak." Tongue and groove ceiling is rough sawn fir and spruce. Floating shelves on sink wall use floating shelve brackets and are finished in the same wood at the exposed beams.

Gray Lake Abode

Fairview Log Homes

Kitchen flowing into the Great Room and Dining Room with a Center Island that provides additional seating. Floating shelves open up the wall a bit while providing additional storage.

Red Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinets

Wm. H. Fry Construction Company

Red Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinets, kitchen nearly complete
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Escondido Kitchen Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

Do we have your attention now? ?A kitchen with a theme is always fun to design and this colorful Escondido kitchen remodel took it to the next level in the best possible way. Our clients desired a larger kitchen with a Day of the Dead theme - this meant color EVERYWHERE! Cabinets, appliances and even custom powder-coated plumbing fixtures. Every day is a fiesta in this stunning kitchen and our clients couldn't be more pleased. Artistic, hand-painted murals, custom lighting fixtures, an antique-looking stove, and more really bring this entire kitchen together. The huge arched windows allow natural light to flood this space while capturing a gorgeous view. This is by far one of our most creative projects to date and we love that it truly demonstrates that you are only limited by your imagination. Whatever your vision is for your home, we can help bring it to life. What do you think of this colorful kitchen?

Timeless Red Contemporary Kitchen

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Who wouldn't want to hang out in this vibrant kitchen morning, noon, night and snack time? This rivetingly colorful kitchen never fails to wow. Appetite stimulating red cabinets feature wood knobs and pulls. There's island seating as well as a breakfast nook with a view and ample bench seating with extra storage. The custom maple countertops are polished on the sink side of the kitchen but unpolished on the kitchen island. Kitchen features multi layered lighting including cans, undercabinet, pendant and natural. Photos by Terry Poe Photography.

Charming traditional style custom home

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom kitchen

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Asian/ Prairie Lake House

PEA Builders

By Steve M. Homa
Mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and brown floor.

Brasada Ranch Lot 192

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Chandler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Two Storey Rear Extension

Wellstudio Architecture

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, cork floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Red Cabinets and with Island 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!