Inspiration for a kitchen in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Beautiful Kitchen Remodel

Miles-Richmond, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

Paradise Lake Kitchen & Laundry Room

Genay Bell Interior Design

Kim Nowell Photography
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances and brick floors.

Project Photos

Accel Framing Inc

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brick floors and with island.

Old Town Alexandria Rowhouse

Home On Cameron

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Farm House Style Remodel on Live Oak

First Choice Custom Builders

Epic Foto Group
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Vincent Home

Acadiana Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Don Gaspar

Tierra Concepts

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and black floor.

Out of the Blue

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

On The Backstretch - Kitchen

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This kitchen features Rustic Knotty Walnut wood cabinetry with a contrasting sealed and varnished Maple wood island, granite countertops and integrated appliances.

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Weatherby Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Out of the Blue

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Trinidad Rustic Modern

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farm House Style Remodel on Live Oak

First Choice Custom Builders

Epic Foto Group
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

JRD Cerrillos

Kuhn's Construction LLC

For this project, we completely tore out an outdated late 70s, early 80s kitchen by redesigning and rebuilding the entire space in a modern, Adobe style. A few ways in which we were able to achieve this were by incorporating all new appliances, plumbing, and electrical, featuring an accent backsplash wall that emphasizes the Adobe style, and overall providing a beautiful and functional space.

Gillespie Kitchen/Dining Addition

Menendez Architects PC

The back-painted sheet glass backsplash creates a quiet, and easily cleanable, wall finish in the kitchen and does not draw attention away from the art. Similarly, the cabinets continue the use of natural materials but are stained to blend with the wall colors.

Whiski Collins White Transitional Kitchen (Detroit, MI)

Whiski Kitchen Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Room Project

Ellen Utley Interiors

Inspired by the sunset on a nearby hill, this kitchen subtly emits a cheerful and harmonious glow of colour. Many levels of lighting aid tasks and ambience. The authentic timber cabinetry links well with the heritage yet brings the interior into the current era. Live edge timber shelving and a rusty pendant shade add depth and a rustic nature. This all ties well with the property's simple sturdy natural form. Clients benefit from a cooking zone separate from the casual seating, plenty of work-surface space and practical finishes for a real working kitchen. This project was successful in gaining heritage consent to move the boiler and add a doorway.

Guadalupe Del Prado

Design Alliance

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

Charming Virginia Colonial Kitchen with Shaker Style Cabinets

Cabinets.com

The brick facing on the range in this kitchen complements the brick flooring.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Brick Floors 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!