We had a tight timeline to turn a dark, outdated kitchen into a modern, family-friendly space that could function as the hub of the home. We enlarged the footprint of the kitchen by changing the orientation and adding an island for better circulation. We swapped out old tile flooring for durable luxury vinyl tiles, dark wood panels for fresh drywall, outdated cabinets with modern Semihandmade ones, and added brand new appliances. We made it modern and warm by adding matte tiles from Heath, new light fixtures, and an open shelf of beautiful ceramics in cool neutrals.

Tuxedo II

Norwood Architects

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Transitional kitchen project Waldorf MD

Waldorf Cabinets

Beautiful transitional kitchen is created for our customer
Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Highlands Eichler

Gast Architects

Kitchen open to Family Room, Home Office, and Breakfast Area
This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Full House Refurbishment with Side and Rear Extension

Pencil and Brick

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Entire Home Grafton Remodel

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Players Court

Mariana Savage Design

Galley Kitchen with tumbled marble herringbone backsplash, steel floating shelves, reclaimed wood hood, reclaimed wood chandelier
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, timber and white floor.

JE Hooper Beach House

J.E Hooper Builders LLC

Inspiration for a kitchen in Boston with white floor and timber.

Streamline in Cherry Hills Village

Colorado Kitchen Designs

This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Transitional kitchen project Waldorf MD

Waldorf Cabinets

Beautiful transitional kitchen is created for our customer
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Full House Refurbishment with Side and Rear Extension

Pencil and Brick

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Tuxedo II

Norwood Architects

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Kitchen+Bath Renovation

LM Design +

Contemporary farmhouse renovation featuring zellige wall tile, quartz countertops, large format porcelain tile, shiplap ceiling
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Streamline in Cherry Hills Village

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

August Drive

dw architecture + design

Kitchen remodel with oversized island in stained wood accent with white painted cabinets. Custom range hood in zinc metal and aptina with white wood mantle overlays full height backsplash in marble.

Treasure Island Condo

Evenflow Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and timber.

Extrait de projet : Rénovation d'une pièce à vivre

Kutsch Concepteur d’Intérieurs

Après
Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, white floor and timber.

Rénovation d'une pièce de vie rustique

AS Designer d’intérieur

Pièce de vie rustique qui manque de luminosité et qui à besoin d'être mis au goute du jour.
Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen in Saint-Etienne with ceramic floors, white floor and timber.

のがたのいえ　―　2 つの路地に開かれた庭と土間

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キッチンからこあがりへ繋がるカウンターと棚写真：西川公朗
Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, white floor and timber.

Transitional kitchen project Waldorf MD

Waldorf Cabinets

Beautiful transitional kitchen is created for our customer
Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with White Floor and Timber 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!