This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, multi-coloured splashback, black floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and window splashback.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, granite splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted, orange cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Hope Ranch Old World

Maraya Interior Design

Old World Mix of Spanish and English graces this completely remodeled old home in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. All new painted cabinets throughout, with glossy and satin finishes mixed with antiques discovered throughout the world. A wonderful mix of the owner's antique red rugs over the slate and bleached walnut floors pared with an eclectic modern art collection give a contemporary feel to this old style villa. A new pantry crafted from the unused 'maids room' attaches to the kitchen with a glossy blue island and white cabinetry. Large red velvet drapes separate the very large great room with the limestone fireplace and oversized upholstery from the kitchen area. Upstairs the library is created from an attic space, with long cushioned window seats in a wild mix of reds and blues. Several unique upstairs rooms for guests with on suite baths in different colors and styles. Black and white bath, Red bedroom, blue bedrooms, all with unique art. Off of the master features a sun room with a long, low extra long sofa, grass shades and soft drapes. Project Location Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. John Madden Construction

Stately Beach

CMM Custom Homes

Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

This is the bar we built between the kitchen and living area. The copper sink is under mount, the lower section houses a mini fridge behind the door and there is a pull out that holds liquor bottles.

Elegant Luxury Kitchen with Modern Cabinets

Crown Homes of London

Modern slab white cabinet doors on shadow box cabinets feature sleek hardware and pair elegantly with the white quartz on the islands. The ultra-modern hanging light fixtures add a geometric touch and a splash of warm colour while the stainless-steel appliances compliment the overall aesthetic.

Treasure Island Residence

ZaZood

Brandi Image Photography
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel | Vienna, VA

Bath + Kitchen

Kitchen & bathroom remodeling Vienna, VA,
Large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and grey floor.

Adolfo Perez Architect

Boston Design Guide

This is an example of an expansive industrial open plan kitchen in Boston with with island, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and slate floors.

Trollinger House

Andrew A. Willett, Architect, PA

A lively "L" shaped island opening up to the Living Room and Breakfast area beyond. Photos by Jay Weiland
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

User

NSD remodeled dated kitchen to create a beautiful, vintage inspired, farmhouse kitchen with classic European touches.
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

SieMatic Stilwelt | PURE

SieMatic - moebelplus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Rural Sioux City

Modern Kitchen Design

Photo by Mark Karrer DutchMade, Inc. Cabinetry was provided by Modern Kitchen Design. The homeowner supplied all other materials.
Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and slate floors.

West Coast Log Home

Sierra Projects

Ava Famili
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Paradise in the Pines

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

All Cedar Log Cabin the beautiful pines of AZ Elmira Stove Works appliances Photos by Mark Boisclair
Design ideas for a large country open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, slate floors and with island.

Natural Radiance

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Ridge Residence

Hsu McCullough

Wood siding of the exterior wraps into the house at the south end of the kitchen concealing a pantry and panel-ready column, FIsher&Paykel refrigerator and freezer as well as a coffee bar. An assemblage of textures and raw materials including a dark-hued, minimalist layout for the kitchen opens to living room with panoramic views of the canyon to the left and the street on the right. We dropped the kitchen ceiling to be lower than the living room by 24 inches. There is a roof garden of meadow grasses and agave above the kitchen which thermally insulates cooling the kitchen space. Soapstone counter top, backsplash and shelf/window sill, Brizo faucet with Farrow & Ball "Pitch Black" painted cabinets complete the edges. The smooth stucco of the exterior walls and roof overhang wraps inside to the ceiling passing the wide screen windows facing the street. An American black walnut island with Fyrn counter stools separate the kitchen and living room over a floor of black, irregular-shaped flagstone. Delta Light fixtures were used throughout for their discreet beauty yet highly functional settings.

Stately Beach

CMM Custom Homes

Sean Litchfield
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Richmond Farm

Gunn Construction & Building Co.

Mid-sized country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with 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!