Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, red floor, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and white benchtop.

Traditional Eastside Kitchen

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Maison Paulette

Studio Mariekke

Studio Mariekke
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and red floor.

11th Street Residence

HartmanBaldwin Design/Build

Mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and red floor.

Maine Mainstays: White Brick Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors Photos: Erin Little
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The view looking from the Bay window. This Renovation was complex as we needed to make the best of a very small dwelling and to gain the kitchen living space there needed to be some cleaver encroaching on the adjoining laundry/guest toilet area. This gave us the depth for the fridge and the back work area.

Tidewater Colonial

Solid Tops

Photography: Jake Melrose
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Converted Church, Upper Black Eddy

Odell Painting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and red floor.

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.

Open Floor Plan Addition

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Kitchen and dining room addition features modern fireplace with seating area, dining space, and l-shaped island with multi level counter and prep sink, stainless appliances, and painted cabinets. Open concept kitchen/dining provides additional seating areas and plenty of space for entertaining family and friends.

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.

Vienna Kitchen Renovation

I Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey 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.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

Design ideas for 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.

Historical Adobe Kitchen Remodel - Saratoga, CA

CAGE Design Build

Mert Carpenter Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island, stone tile splashback, red floor, beige splashback, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

a house in a garden

Brennan + Company Architects

Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, a double-bowl sink, soapstone benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Photo of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige 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.

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!