Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

Cordell Modern Renovation

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor and black benchtop.

Patton Kitchen

Bowerbird Design LLC

Transitional Farmhouse

Fredenhagen Remodel & Design

kitchen remodel, beautiful white cabinets, quartz top and a nice rich stain on floors!
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Farmhouse

Fredenhagen Remodel & Design

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Looking from entry from the back door/laundry room into the new breakfast room/kitchen! Beautiful Shaker style cabinets in the color of Pure White, Sophia 2" x 6" subway backsplash tile, Kohler Apron Front Sink, Newport Brass Gooseneck faucet, Soapstone countertop, Tape LED under-cabinet lighting, 4" LED recess lights around the perimeter of the wall cabinets, 6" LED recess lights in the center of the kitchen, Nuvo Antebellum Mini pendant light above the kitchen sink, chandelier in the breakfast room, and Milestone +ONE 8" x 24" porcelain plank tile in the color of Coal!

Transitional Farmhouse

Fredenhagen Remodel & Design

kitchen remodel, beautiful white cabinets, quartz top and a nice rich stain on floors!
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Patton Kitchen

Bowerbird Design LLC

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

Stein Renovation and Design

Stein Renovation and Design Group, LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Stein Renovation and Design

Stein Renovation and Design Group, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Stein Renovation and Design

Stein Renovation and Design Group, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Past Projects

Jhomar Developments

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Young and Fun!

Troico

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, black splashback and soapstone benchtops.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Corner bench with storage, view onto park. Moroccan throw rug used to make custom cushion.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Rose Lane

Raindrum Design

Both aesthetically pleasing as well as practical, this kitchen has everything for the gourmet chef.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen | Upper Black Eddy PA

The Kitchen & Bath Company of Bucks County

A dark wood kitchen exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication. The rich, deep tones of the wood create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, while also adding a touch of elegance to the space. The dark wood cabinets and countertops provide a striking contrast against lighter elements in the room, such as stainless steel appliances or light-colored walls. Overall, a dark wood kitchen is a timeless choice that brings a sense of luxury and comfort to any home.

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops and Black Floor 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!