Industrial brackets and solid oak shelving maximise the space without enclosing the small space and blocking light. Traditional terracotta sealed new floor tiles, and low beams continue the cottage feel.

Mt Colah - Preparation For Sale Sydney

Westpoint Building Services Pty Ltd

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Mt Colah - Preparation For Sale Sydney

Westpoint Building Services Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine du projet DIOMEDES

ELLYPSE

L'accès à la cuisine peut se faire par deux endroits, menant tous deux, dans le séjour.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley kitchen in Dijon with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Residential Grey Kitchen

Groupe Classique

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Harrisonburg Park House

The Gaines Group Architects

This open floor plan features a kitchen that has open shelves, flat panel European style cabinets, and a floating island
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Transformation d'un appartement à Clichy

Success-i - Assistant maîtrise d'ouvrage

Un nouveau carrelage 15X15 rouge et jaune posé en losange a été posé. De nouveau meubles de cuisine ont été installés. Le réfrigérateur a été placé dans l'espace occupé par l'ancienne porte d'accès depuis le couloir, condamnée.

Stormville Kitchen

Kraemer's Kitchen Factory

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, stone tile splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

Bennett Project

The Pentland Kitchen Company

Due to the property being a small single storey cottage, the customers wanted to make the most of the views from the rear of the property and create a feeling of space whilst cooking. The customers are keen cooks and spend a lot of their time in the kitchen space, so didn’t want to be stuck in a small room at the front of the house, which is where the kitchen was originally situated. They wanted to include a pantry and incorporate open shelving with minimal wall units, and were looking for a colour palette with a bit of interest rather than just light beige/creams.

Rénovation d'un appartement Place des Lices à Saint-Tropez

La maison Delphine Videcoq

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Anna Temple

Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall

Island is 4' x 8' Painted with decorative panels on 3 sides and Cabinet storage on kitchen side.
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen pantry in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Avala kitchen

Abovus

Abovus
This is an example of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Nicholas Vanburgh Ltd

Photo of a kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and brown benchtop.

Eagle River hillside remodel

Grayling Construction

This home was built in 1975. The original owner/builders sold the home to one of their children. Before moving in, the daughter had us remodel the home. When the home was built in 1975, it was chopped up into smaller rooms on the main floor: dining, living, kitchen. We were able to remove the walls due to the roof framing. So now they have a great room concept that fit their lifestyle much more. This home is very welcoming to visitors and kids just home from school. The idea is to enjoy the fabulous view of the Chugach Mountains. We kept the original wood windows, which are so much higher quality than most vinyl windows sold today. We changed out the glass to safety laminated glass with low-e argon filled insulated units. The safety laminated glass made the house so much more quiet. Since we were able to save the wood windows, we put so much less into the landfill. This project is just under 1,000 sf.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

House in Holywood

Reality Architects . Marc Ballard

open plan kitchen, dining, living
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Projet Noblet

Flora Fortems - MH Déco Rambouillet

L’espace concerné se distinguait par son caractère ancien, à l’image de ses murs tout sauf droits. Un bon point toutefois : les tomettes au sol, qu’il fut convenu de garder pour donner du cachet de la pièce. Idem pour le buffet de famille avec son plateau en marbre.

Shaker Style Shorewood, MN

Trinity Construction Services, LLC

Photos by Ronda Zattera
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and brown benchtop.

Stormville Kitchen

Kraemer's Kitchen Factory

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, stone tile splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

Life on the Lake

Fran Alexander Interior Design LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Red Floor and Brown 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!