Jason Hartog Photography
Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pull out kitchen accessories

Improva

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, black floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

DIY Courage Makes a Victorian Beauty Shine

Kimberley Bryan

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic kitchen pantry in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and painted wood floors.

Curtis Park, CA

Kristen Elizabeth Design

A cute mission style home in downtown Sacramento is home to a couple whose style runs a little more eclectic. We elevated the cabinets to the fullest height of the wall and topped with textured painted mesh lit uppers. We kept the original soapstone counters and redesigned the lower base cabinets for more functionality and a modern aesthetic. All painted surfaces including the wood floors are Farrow and Ball. What makes this space really special? The swing of course!

Allendale Dove Grey Shaker Style Kitchen

Howdens

The simplicity of this rustic Shaker style kitchen is enhanced by the soft dove-grey colour of the matt wooden doors. Include some elements of warm wood such as a solid oak block worktop, a matching upstand or a wooden dining table.

Painted Woodgrain Shaker Lava & Heritage Grey

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

Ash painted modern shaker style kitchen in gentle nuetral grey tones with striking grey and gold veined quartz worktops. In order to create this open and inviting kitchen/dinner we made some drastic changes. Blocking up doors and windows, adding a new large picture window offering a view towards the garden and removing a dividing internal wall. The space has changed dramaticaly, and the home owner has fallen back in love with their home.

Kitchen

James

Small modern galley separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and yellow benchtop.

Hudson Valley Getaway

User

Photo: John Gruen
This is an example of a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors and with island.

12 South-Nashville

Of Origin Design Studios

This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Historic Home Kitchen Remodel

Uptown Design

Jealous? You should be! This professional Bertazzoni stove sits center stage!
Design ideas for a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey floor.

New Westminster Kitchen

Kitchen Art Design

Inspired by a bespoke English design. Kitchen elements are: Light grey/cream cabinetry (Classic Grey- Benjamin Moore), carrara marble countertops (Thin- 2cm), a large window behind the sink (Swing out), floor to ceiling cabinetry with integrated appliances (Fridge and dishwasher), brass hardware (Vintage style with latch feature), and a large range/cooking area.

The Earnst Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

This kitchen is stocked full of personal details for this lovely retired couple living the dream in their beautiful country home. Terri loves to garden and can her harvested fruits and veggies and has filled her double door pantry full of her beloved canned creations. The couple has a large family to feed and when family comes to visit - the open concept kitchen, loads of storage and countertop space as well as giant kitchen island has transformed this space into the family gathering spot - lots of room for plenty of cooks in this kitchen! Tucked into the corner is a thoughtful kitchen office space. Possibly our favorite detail is the green custom painted island with inset bar sink, making this not only a great functional space but as requested by the homeowner, the island is an exact paint match to their dining room table that leads into the grand kitchen and ties everything together so beautifully.

Black Kitchen Cabinetry

IMPACT design Resources

Kitchen renovation with personality
Photo of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and black floor.

Modernize old two story home, expand over existing garage

J.T. Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Westlake Remodel

Ariel Bleich Design

Butlers Kitchen Remodel, painted patterned wood floor planks
Large transitional galley separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Lookout Mountain

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Beautiful Custom White Kitchen

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

White lacquer cabinets, custom range hood and island design, panelled appliances, brick back splash and granite countertops
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island, an undermount sink and painted wood floors.

Industrial Kitchen

Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

111 year old house kitchen update

Jennifer Ryan Design

Debbie Schwab Photography. The floors had been covered with layers of glued down linoleum. The bottom layer had an adhesive that just wouldn't come off in some places. The simple fix was to paint the floor!

Babylon Village

Oceanside Cabinetry Corp.

White shiplap and white shaker inset kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Painted Wood 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!