brass hardware, sage green cabinets, inset hood, old house, soapstone countertops, terra cotta floor tile, tudor house, vintage lighting
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, black splashback, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Charlestown

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Lancaster Interior Design

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

The Harpenden Project

Folds Inside Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, red floor and black benchtop.

Black and White Kitchen

Triple Heart Design

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, red floor and white benchtop.

Leon Valley Kitchen Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

This kitchen was once half the size it is now and had dark panels throughout. By taking the space from the adjacent Utility Room and expanding towards the back yard, we were able to increase the size allowing for more storage, flow, and enjoyment. We also added on a new Utility Room behind that pocket door you see.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and no island.

Dream Cottage with a View

Mary Hannah Interiors

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Cook's Galley Kitchen

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Photo of a country kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Relaxed Georgia Coastal

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Jean Allsopp
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Homes

Kitchen Encounters Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Alder people in the house- Project 3389

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Bay House

Lacy Phillips Designs

Nick Zimmerman
Traditional kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and concrete benchtops.

1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige splashback.

Garden House

Keith Anding Architect

Michael Hospelt Photography
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, brick floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and red floor.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

This is an example of 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.

The Dairy Barn

Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.

Other historic traces remain such as the feeding trough, now converted into bench seating. However, the renovation includes many updates as well. A dual toned herringbone Endicott brick floor replaces the slab floor formerly sloped for drainage.

Kitchen with Red Floor 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!