Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

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.

RAVISHING RANCHO SANTA FE HOME

ARTO

Major heart eyes for this fridge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and red floor.

Avocado Ranch

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of an u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, no island, red floor and grey 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.

Highlands Kitchen - After

Blue Leaf Design Build - Dahlia Interiors

Highlands Kitchen After
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, porcelain floors and red floor.

Tuscan-Style Home

NSPJ Architects

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback and red floor.

Private Villa in Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany

Matteo Castelli Fotografia

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and red floor.

Multi-Room Renovation

SPINAZZOLA & CO.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Our Work

Martin Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Small Spanish Style Kitchen in Santa Barbara home

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

South Plaza KC Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Charm

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Portfolio

Ross Thiele & Son

Gail Owens
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white splashback and red floor.

Major Kitchen Remodel - Southlake - Brian

Lone Star Kitchens & Baths, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Vintage Charm

Denise Bauer Photography

Country kitchen in Minneapolis with red floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Acequia Trail

Design Alliance

Real Home Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Albuquerque with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Photo of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel I Muskego

Rigsby Group, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and red floor.

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!