Inspiration for a large country open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Southcrest Lot 33

Mike Becknal & Company, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pawleys Island Oceanfront Home

CHD Interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and panelled appliances.

Kitchen

Amy Kartheiser Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

03 - Contemporary Craftsman (with a twist) Front Side

Aspire Fine Homes

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Rural Farmhouse

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Stephen Thrift Phtography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, open cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

1880's Victorian: Kitchen Remodel, Mudroom Addition and Interior Design

Realm Interiors

Photography by Joyelle West Collaboration with Bespoke of Winchester
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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Knauf-Koenig Group

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Other with light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and brown floor.

Sliding glass doors and clerestory windows combine to bring the outside in

MI Windows and Doors

A mid-century modern open floor plan is accentuated by the natural light coming from MI Windows and Doors windows and sliding glass doors. Windows serve as the backsplash of this sleek kitchen.

Whiteside Farm, SL-1979

Wilson Design & Construction, Inc.

Wilson Design & Construction, Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white cabinets.

Crowe Lake, Marmora Cottage

Emily Griffin Design

Sian Richards
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Winter Park Renovation

TotalCare Orlando

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

DC Contemporary Transformation

Superior Construction Services

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Arlington Oasis Kitchen

Liz Mearns | Imagine Design

White cabinets flanking the kitchen blend in with the walls, drawing the eye to the rustic open shelving and beautiful indigo-painted center island. The wooden stools and other natural accents add instant warmth. Photo Credit - Jenn Verrier Photography @jennverrier

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Focus Builders

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The West Hampton

Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boise with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rosemary Woods Classic Kitchen

Liz Schupanitz Designs

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Shawnee Kitchen Remodel

Allen Building Specialties, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Armani Fine Woodworking African Mahogany Butcher Block Countertop

Armani Fine Woodworking

Armani Fine Woodworking African Mahogany butcher block countertop with Monocoat finish. Armanifinewoodworking.com. Custom Made-to-Order. Shipped Nationwide.

Intracoastal Beach Home

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Brown 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!