Jonathan VDK
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Photo of a midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Compact galley kitchen. All appliances are under-counter. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and blue floor.

Arts & Crafts Tahoe Residence

Domus Design Group

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Our Custom Closets/Organizers

Dream Closets LLC

Large u-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets and slate floors.

Big Hill Ranch Kitchen remodel

Wall Street Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Little Reef House

Richard Cole Architecture

Simon Wood
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Rustic Mountain Home

Fedewa Custom Works

Another view of this lovely kitchen with green Viking appliances.
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with coloured appliances, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Sophisticated Mercer Island interior

Cleft Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Contemporary Barn

Appalachian Antique Hardwoods

This contemporary barn is the perfect mix of clean lines and colors with a touch of reclaimed materials in each room. The Mixed Species Barn Wood siding adds a rustic appeal to the exterior of this fresh living space. With interior white walls the Barn Wood ceiling makes a statement. Accent pieces are around each corner. Taking our Timbers Veneers to a whole new level, the builder used them as shelving in the kitchen and stair treads leading to the top floor. Tying the mix of brown and gray color tones to each room, this showstopper dinning table is a place for the whole family to gather.

Haas Signature Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and beige benchtop.

Townhouse, New York

Ingui Architecture

Photo of a large u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Rustic Home

PK Designs LLC.

Rustic kitchen with plenty of room for two cooks. The large island affords a place for kids and guests to gather and observe.
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, stone tile splashback and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Dallas

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Warson Woods

Karen Korn Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Truro Residence

Rachel Reider Interiors

Michael Partenio
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Triton Residence

FoxLin Architects

View of kitchen and diner booth from great room. Photo: Juintow Lin
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Froemmling Residence

AMD Architecture

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor, white benchtop, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Compact galley kitchen, with all appliances under-counter. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.

Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets and Slate 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!