This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seaside kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Our design process is set up to tease out what is unique about a project and a client so that we can create something peculiar to them. When we first went to see this client, we noticed that they used their fridge as a kind of notice board to put up pictures by the kids, reminders, lists, cards etc… with magnets onto the metal face of the old fridge. In their new kitchen they wanted integrated appliances and for things to be neat, but we felt these drawings and cards needed a place to be celebrated and we proposed a cork panel integrated into the cabinet fronts… the idea developed into a full band of cork, stained black to match the black front of the oven, to bind design together. It also acts as a bit of a sound absorber (important when you have 3yr old twins!) and sits over the splash back so that there is a lot of space to curate an evolving backdrop of things you might pin to it. In this design, we wanted to design the island as big table in the middle of the room. The thing about thinking of an island like a piece of furniture in this way is that it allows light and views through and around; it all helps the island feel more delicate and elegant… and the room less taken up by island. The frame is made from solid oak and we stained it black to balance the composition with the stained cork. The sink run is a set of floating drawers that project from the wall and the flooring continues under them - this is important because again, it makes the room feel more spacious. The full height cabinets are purposefully a calm, matt off white. We used Farrow and Ball ’School house white’… because its our favourite ‘white’ of course! All of the whitegoods are integrated into this full height run: oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a gigantic pantry cupboard. A sweet detail is the hand turned cabinet door knobs - The clients are music lovers and the knobs are enlarged versions of the volume knob from a 1970s record player.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel with Two Tone White Oak

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Union Street Kitchen

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

One Park Place Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blue + Smoke Stain Kitchen

Michelle Lecinski

Pro photos coming soon! This family-centric kitchen was tired and needed an update. Splashes of blue on the island, corner appliance garage and backsplash tile keep it interesting.

Cozy Minimalist

Kimberley Kay Interiors

MCM sofa, Clean lines, white walls and a hint of boho, black marble 1X4" Tile
This is an example of a small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

2017 Trending Colors

Finstad's Carpet One

This contemporary kitchen balances muted grey''s with pops of dark red and white for a sleek and versatile kitchen. Complete with grey hex back-splash tile and gorgeous, dark grey floor tiles, this style creates a contemporary masterpiece! Hex back-splash and large tile flooring available at Finstad's Carpet One in Helena, MT. *All colors and styles may not always be available.

Temperance Kitchen

Steve K. Designs

Steven Kampfer
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Green Glass Accent

K&N Appliance Gallery

A compact kitchen, but not compact when it comes to material usage and modern styling!
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors and multiple islands.

Kitchens

designs by Innovative, inc.

Meticulous Custom Cabinetry Design and Installation Company Location: 6590 West Rogers Circle; Studio 7 Boca Raton, FL 33487
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Seaside Cottage

Lenton Company, Inc.

San Diego living is the inspiration for this coastal-style kitchen and bathrooms. It features RTA white shaker cabinets, brushed nickel finishes, arabesque shape tiles that resemble ocean blue -hues, an under-mount granite composite sink, and soft blue paint throughout the house.

Modern and Glamorous Expansive Kitchen

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Vue

Alyssa Wilcox Interiors

This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Bel Air Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

Malibu Interior Paint and Flooring

SK Home Designs & Remodeling

Complete interior home paint with new vinyl flooring and painting of kitchen cabinets
Inspiration for a large u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Awesome Norristown PA Bi-level Home Remodel

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Awesome Norristown PA bi-level home remodel. We gutted the whole first level of this home down to the bare bones. We redesigned the space to an open floorplan. New structural framing, insulation, windows and doors, and all mechanicals were relocated and improved. Lighting! Lighting! Lighting! everywhere and it makes all the difference. Led lighting and smart switches were used for up lighting above cabinetry, task lighting under cabinetry, general room lighting, accent lighting under bar top, and all decorative fixtures as well. The kitchen was designed around a central island with elevated seating that is designed around the new structural columns required to open the whole area. Fabuwood cabinetry in Galaxy Horizon finish make up the perimeter cabinets accented by Galaxy Cobblestone finish used for the island cabinetry. Both cabinetry tones coordinate perfect with the new Luxury vinyl plank flooring in Uptown Chic Forever Friends. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, luxury vinyl is Awesome! It looks great its ultra durable and even water proof as well as less expensive than true hardwood. New stair treads, railings, and posts were installed stained to match by us; giving the steps new life. An accent wall of nickel gap boards was installed on the fireplace wall giving it some interest along with being a great clean look. The recessed niche behind the range, the dry stacked stone tile at the islands seating area, the new tile entry in a herringbone pattern just add to all the great details of this project. The New River White granite countertops are a show stopper as well; not only is it a beautiful stone the installation and seaming is excellent considering the pattern of the stone. I could go on forever we did so much. The clients were terrific and a pleasure to work with. I am glad we were able to be involved in making this dream come true.

85th St S Kitchen Transformation

L 3 Construction

We designed this kitchen to meet the needs of the clients family, their love for the kids, their love of cooking and entertaining friends and family. We created a not only functional space but one that allows everyone an opportunity to be part of the magic that happens in the kitchen. We are thankful to have met some wonderful people and be able to be part of helping to give them their dream kitchen.

Classically Current

O'Hanlon Kitchens, Inc.

As cherry continues to make a comeback, we show how classic is far from a dirty word. This kitchen used to be closed off and non-functional. With the help of our award-winning designer, Tracy West, it is now open, and has the perfect work triangle. By removing the wall that previously separated the kitchen and breakfast nook, the homeowners were able to relocate their refrigerator and add an island. The natural tones and textures in this kitchen make it feel inviting and clean and demonstrate that cherry can still add personality and dimension in a completely updated (and still timeless) way. Cabinets: St. Martin-Cherry-Golden Honey Countertop: Granite-Bordeaux Dream Backsplash: Chesapeake-Astral Luna-3”x6” Flooring: Armstrong-Alterna-Tender Twig Photography By: Keepsake Design

MSK Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

Kitchen with Vinyl 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!