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.

Day-Dodge Residence, ca. 1737

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and red floor.

Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais

Atelier Germain

Une cuisine fonctionnelle et épurée. Le + déco : les 3 miroirs Atelier Germain au dessus du bar pour agrandir l’espace.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, red floor and white benchtop.

CASA LB

PadiglioneB

Vista frontale, marmo Cucina in Fior di Pesco spesso 3cm. sorretto nella porzione a sbalzo da un elemento in cristallo. Marmo: Margraf, seduta Pelle Ossa di Miniforms.

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.

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.

Country Manor

Lisa Davis Interiors

Farmhouse Style Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen-Living Portfolio

Ziebart Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Chestertown

Details and Design

Tommy Sheldon
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and red floor.

Sunrise

Garrett Dillon Crafted Kitchens & Furniture

Rory Corrigan
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

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

Millbrook NY Verbank Road

EBA - Eric Baker Architects

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Hint of yesteryear

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Love this - very balanced with 2 full length cupboards on either end and the middle section with open shelving and drawers below the nook.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Barbara Gisel Design

Traditional separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, terra-cotta floors, red floor and wood benchtops.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

A Book by it's Cover

BZ Architects

Townhouse kitchen renovation opens kitchen up to remainder of first floor.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, black benchtop and a peninsula.

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.

Kitchen Refinish and Reface Remodel in Downers Grove, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

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!