Photography by Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

San Torini Kitchen Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

Halaby Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Kitchen in Harbor Springs, Michigan

StarMark Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets and beige splashback.

Kitchens

Bishop Builders, Inc.

photo by Fred Lindholm
Design ideas for a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Extreme Makeover Home - Joplin

Monticello Custom Homes and Remodeling

Photos from the Extreme Makeover Home Edition in Joplin MO. We built 7 homes in 7 days, this was the home I was the builder on, the Bohemian Home.
Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Other with red cabinets.

Recent Work

Liberty Homes

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

TRUBNIKOVSKIY

CROSBY STUDIOS

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, concrete floors, no island and beige floor.

Contemporary Red Kitchen

Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Baylor Street House

Mell Lawrence Architects

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Palace Court, Kitchen

Roselind Wilson Design

The contemporary kitchen features modern appliances cased in a sleek, red gloss. The kitchen provides a great amount of space with several cabinets for storage. The island features a practical, built-in oven for easy use. The heavy red is offset by clean, white counter tops and a white dining table and broad wooden doors. Photography by Daniel Swallow.

Vermont Home 2012

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Minnetonka Kitchen / Entry Extension

CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.

View of new kitchen, with custom oak dining table, facing living room and front entry. Photo by Brandon Stengel
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances and red cabinets.

The Manchester

Galko Homes

Images by Dejourdans Photographics
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Calgary with stainless steel appliances and red cabinets.

Omega Kitchens

User

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets and red cabinets.

Bay House

Interiors by Brinnie T Design | Phillip Island

From an outdated 70's kitchen with non-functional pantry space to an expansive kitchen with storage galore. Tiled bench tops carry the terrazzo feature through from the bathroom and copper handles will patina over time. Navy blue subway backsplash is the perfect selection for a pop of colour contrasting the terracotta cabinets

MAISON DOREE

Architectures Stéphane DELIGNY

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Hermitage Trail

Studio M Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Vibrant Kitchen Remodel

Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England

Photography by Erin Little
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Edward

Baratto Brothers Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Yorktown Kitchen Revival

The Remodeling Company

When they said “a picture speaks a thousand words”, they must have been referring to those shown here of the Toole family’s finished kitchen remodel. By updating & upgrading all of the kitchen’s features to an elegant state, they created a space where, not only will everyone want to congregate, but will never want to leave! Although the general layout remained the same, each element of the kitchen was replaced by luxury. Where once stood white-washed cabinets with a matching island, you now find cherry wood with a darker stain on the island. The sophisticated mismatching of wood is tied together by the color pattern in the glass tile backsplash. The polished look of granite countertops is kicked up a notch with the new under-the-cabinet lighting, which is both a visual additive as well as functional for the work space. Bland looking vinyl flooring that blended into the rest of the kitchen was replaced by pre-finished hardwood flooring that provides a visual break between the floor & cabinets. All new stainless steel appliances are modern upgrades that tie nicely together with the brushed nickel cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures. One significant alteration to the kitchen’s design is the wall of cabinets surrounding the refrigerator. The home originally held a closet style double-door pantry. By shifting the refrigerator over several inches and adding ceiling-to-floor cabinets around it, the Toole’s were able to add quite a bit more storage space and an additional countertop. Through the doorway to the right, a wet bar was added for entertaining – complete with built-in wine bottle storage, an under-the-cabinet stemware rack, storage drawers and a wine chiller.

Kitchen with Red 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!