The beauty of a pull-and-replace remodel is that it's like a facelift for your kitchen! This update includes all new maple cabinets with a Nutmeg stained finish, Armstrong, Alterna vinyl flooring with Driftwood grout, a SileStone countertop in Tigris Sand and a Laufen Monte Bellow ceramic tile backsplash in Taupe, with 3" accent pieces for a decorative band. This kitchen overlooks a refreshed breakfast room and connects to the garage via a new mudroom. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts.

Nostalgic Industrial Kitchen

Rimrock Cabinet Co.

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white appliances, linoleum floors, a double-bowl sink, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Melvin Kitchen

Boyce Renovations

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula and green floor.

6247 - Black, white and Green all over!

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

We created a nice new crisp clean space with bright white cabinets, contrasting black countertops and natural wood and green accents pulled into the kitchen from the surrounding spaces!

Adirondack Condo Make Over

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

We removed a peninsula to make the kitchen for this condo in the Adirondacks larger. The kitchen is now part of the open plan first floor that allows the grand view of the mountains and lake take center stage. Matching Wrought Iron grey with Cascade White cabinetry from Plain & Fancy gives dimension to this small kitchen without giving it a crowded feel. GE Cafe appliances match perfectly with the Wrought Iron grey cabinets, and the honey bronze hardware adds richness to the both the appliances and the cabinetry.

196 Burns

YourStyle Kitchens Ltd

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and white benchtop.

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

Details: Kitchen tools are organized and stored in divided sections here with a pull-out cutting board above. Elsewhere, knives, flatware and silverware are stored in similar custom-made drawers. The range at left has an induction cooktop.

Kitchens

emily lauderback stewart design and renovation

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and multi-coloured floor.

Kabinart Maple Arts & Crafts Kitchen in Ivory

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, linoleum floors, with island and beige floor.

Rustic Alder Stacked Cabinets with Crown

Mtn. Kitchens & Cabinetry

The original oak cabinets where painted white but lacked space and needed a fresh new look. New 45" Stacked wall uppers installed with clear glass top openings. LED under cabinet lighting All base cabinets refaced to match. Old uppers where re-installed in the garage. Learn more about Showplace: http://www.houzz.com/pro/showplacefinecabinetry/showplace-wood-products Mtn. Kitchens Staff Photo

Shaker Maple cabinetry with Sienna Beige Granite top.

Main Line Kitchen Design

Scott Fredrick Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Creative Kitchen Renovation

Four Brothers Design + Build

Transitional and Creative Kitchen. Photos by Hadley Photography
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Retro Kitchen Remodel

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

We decided on a retro look for our new kitchen with lots of display shelving, happy colors, laminate counters (no cracking!), a chubby old stove, period details and “linoleum” flooring.

Orange accent for a kitchen

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Removing the wall cabinets and replacing it with a vented hood eliminated the need to have a ceiling fan in the kitchen. Enclosing the new fridge by adding tall side panels allowed room for an upper cabinet for additional storage.

1907 Airplane Bungalow

Craftsman Design and Renovation

Photos: Eckert & Eckert Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

HAROLD KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Under cabinet lighting, art lights, and ambient lighting increase visual access to the kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Happy Lil Retro Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Rustic (New Build) Cabin in the Woods

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

A rustic retreat with every amenity was exactly that for this new build. Featuring Rustic Hickory cabinets and laminate countertops with a quartz undermount sink.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Linoleum 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!