Photo of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and blue cabinets.

Industrial Farmhouse

VARA Design

Industrial farmhouse style kitchen, cork wall covering, industrial pendant
This is an example of an industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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.

BALINTORE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

PROVINCIAL GLAM - Custom designed and manufactured kitchen, using an 'in house' detailed door and panel profile - Custom mantle with feature decorative corbels and a decorative shelf - Proud mouldings / corbels used throughout to accentuate the provincial style - Satin polyurethane finish - Natural marble 'Carrara Goia' with a four layered bullnose edge on the island & double bullnose edge on the cooktop side - Custom mirror display doors with 'brass antique mirror' inlays - Fully integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher - Classic butlers sink with brass ornate mixer tap and spray arm - Recessed LED strip and round lighting - Brass handels - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Beach Side Living

Sojo Design Ltd

Inspiration for a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bermuda Inspired Kitchen

Sciame Homes

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Off-the-grid Adirondack Rustic kitchen

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

Deep corner cabinets are great for storing pots and pans but often very difficult to work with because you have to dig to find things. These Hafele swing out shelves are awesome and bring hard to reach items right out into reach.

New Orleans Shotgun Revival

Waypoint Living Spaces

This simple yet elegant kitchen was planned by our lead designer, Jennifer LeMarr, for the pilot show Small House, Big Easy, which aired on HGTV and DIY Networks. The show is hosted by New Orleans native, Sarah Martzolf. Sarah works hard to restore these little gems, which are as much a part of the city's history as the Garden District and the French Quarter. The kitchen in this 958-square-foot-house was moved forward from the back of the house to create the open concept living area. The wall cabinets are 650 Painted Linen and and the base and island cabinets are 650 Maple Espresso.

Интерьер двухкомнатной квартиры в доме серии 1-511

Студия NW-Interior

Большакова Елена
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Chatham Addition

Patriot Builders Inc

Amber Jane Barricman
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Private Residence, Casper Loft

Hakwood

Small modern single-wall separate kitchen in New York with medium hardwood floors and white appliances.

French Country Elegance

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Highlands Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

High in the hills

Adornas Kitchens & Interiors

Richard & Caroline's kitchen was one of the biggest spaces we've had the pleasure of working on, yet this vast space has a very homely and welcoming feeling. Texture has played a huge part in this design, with a mixture of materials all working in harmony and adding interest. This property could be classed as a modern farmhouse, and the interior reflects this mix of traditional and modern. It's home to a young family, and we're loving Caroline's playful use of colour and accessories! As well as the meticulously designed kitchen, we created a modern storage area at the dining end to pull the two spaces together.

Central District 1902 Craftsman

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

A stunning remodeled kitchen in this 1902 craftsman home, with beautifully curated elements and timeless materials offer a modern edge within a more traditional setting.

Transitional Lancaster Kitchen

TK Building & Design

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

East Village

CM Natural Designs

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photos by Chipper Hatter

Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA

Bailey General Contracting Co, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Classic farmhouse

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

31st Place Addition and Remodel

Archer Building Group

Nicole Leone
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances and medium hardwood floors.

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!