Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and grey benchtop.

San Luis Kitchen Displays

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A contemporary or modern look comprised of flat panels, various sleek materials and intriguing finishes.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, red floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine du projet LYRA

ELLYPSE

Le sol étant très présent, la cuisine se veut sobre et épurée.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Dijon with an undermount sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Sebastopol

Studio Terazur

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Update, Hinsdale, NH

Camino Verde Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, red floor and grey benchtop.

La Mini Casa

VALENTINA AUTIERO architecture interiors design

Una mini casetta su due livelli, nascosta all’interno in un giardino dal sapore antico, ridondante di alberi di agrumi e piante mediterranee, accessibile attraverso un viale realizzato con frammenti, più o meno casuali, di piastrelle di risulta e riciclo. Luoghi con le loro preesistenze che raccontano una storia di famiglia con la quale il progetto vuole dialogare in maniera contemporanea, utilizzando tale linguaggio stilistico ereditato come ispirazione per il nuovo restyling. Audaci contrasti ed abbinamenti definiscono coraggiosamente il design degli spazi dalle ridotte dimensioni.

Kitchens

Metro Furniture, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Bridle Trails Kitchen and Main Floor Makeover

Nip Tuck Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Appartement grands voyageurs, Paris 11e

Anne Steichen Architecte d'Intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and grey benchtop.

Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

By curving the breakfast bar this family is able to seat four at the counter. Vertical slots provide easy access to cutting boards and the adjacent bar sink makes this a good spot for washing and prepping fresh fruit and vegetables.

Dayton Historic Kitchen Refresh

Details Design and Staging

This vintage kitchen in a historic home was snug and closed off from other rooms in the home, including the family room. Opening the wall created a pass-through to the family room as well as ample countertop space and bar seating for 4. The new undercount sink in the beautiful granite countertop was enlarged to a single 36" bowl. The original Jen-Aire range had seen better days. Removing it opened up additional counter space as well as offered a smooth cook surface with down draft vent. The custom cabinets were solidly built with lots of custom features that new cabinets would not have offered. To lighten and brighten the room, the cabinets were painted with a Sherwin-Williams enamel. Vintage-style hardware was added to fit the period home. The desk was removed since it diminished counter space and the island cabinets were moved into its place. Doing this also opened up the center of the room, allowing better flow. Backsplash tile from Floor & Decor was added. Walls, backsplash, and cabinets were selected in matching colors to make the space appear larger by keeping the eye moving.

Pasadero Dr. Kitchen

Eden Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and grey benchtop.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

HB54 - Norddeutschland

EMMA B. HOME

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick floors, red floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Denver Custom Designs

Production & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Update, Hinsdale, NH

Camino Verde Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, red floor and grey benchtop.

35th ave Jackson Heights

North East Stone Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Condo Kitchen in the Hills

Resto-Modern Homes LLC

Advanced water filtration system relocated under cabinet on roll away shelf for access.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Cucina

Corrado Anselmi Architetto

Ambiente cucina aperto verso la terrazza
Mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Venice with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, no island, red floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

The Blue House

Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.

The kitchen opens to a farmhouse sink, custom shelves, under-counter refrigerator, and stone wall panels.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, red floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Red Floor and Grey 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!