phoenix photographic
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Reinvented Farmhouse

MB architecture + design

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

All about that brass

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photos by William Quarles. Designed by Homeowner and Robert Paige Cabinetry. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white appliances, with island, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Plain & Fancy Cabinetry - Oakwood Ohio

The Kitchen Place

Built in the 1920's, this home's kitchen was small and in desperate need of a re-do (see before pics!!). Load bearing walls prevented us from opening up the space entirely, so a compromise was made to open up a pass thru to their back entry room. The result was more than the homeowner's could have dreamed of. The extra light, space and kitchen storage turned a once dingy kitchen in to the kitchen of their dreams.

My Houzz: Northwest Couple Make a Rural Homestead Their Own

Ellie Lillstrom Photography

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Rosewood Carpentry and Building Ltd

Jason Fry
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Eco Friendly Holiday Home

Cream & Black Interior Design

Photo of a small country single-wall kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Madeline Island

Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd

Photograph by Pete Sieger
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Naturally Bespoke

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Natural elements collaborate to create a bespoke, timeless design- rich in texture, warmth, and earthiness.
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Light Green Custom Inset Kitchen With Virginia Mist Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Renovated kitchen with Custom Amish cabinetry in Evergreen Fog paint. Inset doors with beaded face frames and exposed antique brass hinges. Virginia Mist granite in honed finish also featured. Kitchen design and cabinetry by Village Home Stores for Budd Creek Homes.

Modern White Oak Kitchen

Hometown Design-Build & Allens Creek Cabinetry

modern white oak kitchen remodel Pittsford Rochester NY
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Fripp Island Project

Kitchen Design Solutions

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

A 1990’s Kitchen Gets a Modern Refresh

Medford Remodeling

On the opposite side of the kitchen, two rows of deep pan drawers provide plenty of storage space, with the top drawers provide easy access for silverware and utensils within reach from the cooktop. The stunning Café brand 36” gas range with double oven is fit for a chef! The clients wanted to keep the existing flooring and also incorporate their antique buffet cabinet. Our designers picked the perfect stain to blend all the wood finishes in the new kitchen. Final photos by www.impressia.net

Ggem Design Co Kitchens

Shannon Ggem Design

Small beach style galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Adams Circle

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

Photography: Tamara Flanagan Photography
This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Morada

Dylan Chappell Architects

This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dollingston

Shalford Interiors

Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.

Transitional Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets, Quartz Countertops, Mosaic Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

In this 1930’s home, the kitchen had been previously remodeled in the 90’s. The goal was to make the kitchen more functional, add storage and bring back the original character of the home. This was accomplished by removing the adjoining wall between the kitchen and dining room and adding a peninsula with a breakfast bar where the wall once existed. A redesign of the original breakfast nook created a space for the refrigerator, pantry, utility closet and coffee bar which camouflages the radiator. An exterior door was added so the homeowner could gain access to their back patio. The homeowner also desired a better solution for their coats, so a small mudroom nook was created in their hallway. The products installed were Waypoint 630F Cherry Spice Cabinets, Sangda Falls Quartz with Double Roundover Edge on the Countertop, Crystal Shores Random Linear Glass Tile - Sapphire Lagoon Backsplash, and Hendrik Pendant Lights.

Creative Kitchen and Deck Remodel

Metamorphosis Design-Build

Walnut cabinets, a patched hardwood floor in existing maple, a black, soapstone countertop, white Kitchen Aid appliances, and a white tile backsplash come together for this warm and inviting kitchen. Photo by David J. Turner

Grand Design

Space Craft Joinery

Jonathan VDK
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with White Appliances and Medium Hardwood 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!