Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

Reclaimed Backyard Cottage

Targa Homes

Inspiration for a small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

The Haven - MicroHome

Kent Homes Bouctouche

Toekick storage maximizes every inch of The Haven's compact kitchen.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

Custom Home, Black Butte Ranch, Oregon

User

Kitchen. Photo by Butterfly Media.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and white splashback.

Tashmoo Cottage

Sherman Associates

A quaint cottage set back in Vineyard Haven's Tashmoo woods creates the perfect Vineyard getaway. Our design concept focused on a bright, airy contemporary cottage with an old fashioned feel. Clean, modern lines and high ceilings mix with graceful arches, re-sawn heart pine rafters and a large masonry fireplace. The kitchen features stunning Crown Point cabinets in eye catching 'Cook's Blue' by Farrow & Ball. This kitchen takes its inspiration from the French farm kitchen with a separate pantry that also provides access to the backyard and outdoor shower.

Modern Kitchen Redefined

You-Neek Designs

Third Shift Photography
Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island and glass tile splashback.

Garfield Project

Kitchen Designs by Decor

designed by: Greg Palmer and Corina Penner photo by: Alex Wexler
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

SE Portland Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Interiors by Blackwood

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with red splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, a peninsula and beige floor.

Pressed tin splashback

Marlene Hudson Design

Photo credit - Deanna Onan Pressed tin splash back in distressed paint finish
Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hamilton with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Yalecrest Residence

Christa Pirl Interiors

An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

Tansu Home

Mikiten Architecture

Extension of the kitchen toward the back yard created space for a new breakfast nook facing the owning sun. Cookbook storage is integrated into the bench design. Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

Yes, you read the title right. Small updates DO make a BIG difference. Whether it’s updating a color, finish, or even the smallest: changing out the hardware, these minor updates together can all make a big difference in the space. For our Flashback Friday Feature, we have a perfect example of how you can make some small updates to revamp the entire space! The best of all, we replaced the door and drawer fronts, and added a small cabinet (removing the soffit, making the cabinets go to the ceiling) making this space seem like it’s been outfitted with a brand new kitchen! If you ask us, that’s a great way of value engineering and getting the best value out of your dollars! To learn more about this project, continue reading below! Cabinets As mentioned above, we removed the existing cabinet door and drawer fronts and replaced them with a more updated shaker style door/drawer fronts supplied by Woodmont. We removed the soffits and added an extra cabinet on the cooktop wall, taking the cabinets to the ceiling. This small update provides additional storage, and gives the space a new look! Countertops Bye-bye laminate, and hello quartz! As our clients were starting to notice the wear-and-tear of their original laminate tops, they knew they wanted something durable and that could last. Well, what better to install than quartz? Providing our clients with something that’s not only easy to maintain, but also modern was exactly what they wanted in their updated kitchen! Backsplash The original backsplash was a plain white 4×4″ tile and left much to be desired. Having lived with this backsplash for years, our clients wanted something more exciting and eye-catching. I can safely say that this small update delivered! We installed an eye-popping glass tile in blues, browns, and whites from Hirsch Glass tile in the Gemstone Collection. Hardware You’d think hardware doesn’t make a huge difference in a space, but it does! It adds not only the feel of good quality but also adds some character to the space. Here we have installed Amerock Blackrock knobs and pulls in Satin Nickel. Other Fixtures To top off the functionality and usability of the space, we installed a new sink and faucet. The sink and faucet is something used every day, so having something of great quality is much appreciated especially when so frequently used. From Kohler, we have an under-mount castiron sink in Palermo Blue. From Blanco, we have a single-hole, and pull-out spray faucet. Flooring Last but not least, we installed cork flooring. The cork provides and soft and cushiony feel and is great on your feet!

The kitchen opening out to the great room. Granite counters and custom bar stools, cork flooring in the work area. Photo by Dan Cutrona.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, panelled appliances, cork floors and with island.

Jadite Kitchen Remodel

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

A large glass door provides plenty of daylight plus access to easy a lovely outdoor dining deck and garden. Photo Credit: KSA - Aaron Dorn; General Contractor: Justin Busch Construction, LLC

Barnardsville NC

Springtime Builders

Pizza oven room through weathersealed door and windows.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and no island.

Dallas | Delrose | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We must admit, we’ve got yet another show-stopping transformation! With keeping the cabinetry boxes (though few had to be replaced), swapping out drawer and drawer fronts with new ones, and updating all the finishes – we managed to give this space a renovation that could be confused for a full remodel! The combination of a vibrant new backsplash, a light painted cabinetry finish, and new fixtures, these cosmetic changes really made the kitchen become “brand new”. Want to learn more about this space and see how we went from “drab” to “fab” then keep reading! Cabinetry The cabinets boxes that needed to be replaced are from WW Woods Shiloh, Homestead door style, in maple wood. These cabinets were unfinished, as we finished the entire kitchen on-site with the rest of the new drawer and drawer fronts for a seamless look. The cabinet fronts that were replaced were from Woodmont cabinetry, in a paint grade maple, and a recessed panel profile door-style. As a result, the perimeter cabinets were painted in Sherwin Williams Tinsmith, the island in Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent, and a few interiors of the cabinets were painted in a Sherwin Williams Tinsmith. Countertop The countertops feature a 3 cm Caesarstone Vivid White quartz Backsplash The backsplash installed from countertops to the bottom of the furrdown are from Glazzio in the Oceania Herringbone Series, in Cobalt Sea, and are a 1×2 size. We love how vibrant it is! Fixtures and Fittings From Blanco, we have a Meridian semi-professional faucet in Satin Nickel, and a granite composite Precis 1-3/4 bowl sink in a finish of Cinder. The floating shelves are from Danver and are a stainless steel finish. Flooring The flooring is a cork material from Harris Cork in the Napa Collection, in a Fawn finish.

Universal Design galley kitchen

Re-Vital-Eyes Interiors

Easy access is the name of pull out drawers below the counter.
This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen pantry in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and cork floors.

Classic Farmhouse

Coleen Walters I Cowichan Woodwork

Benjamin Moore
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Cork 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!