Our studio reimagined this kitchen to make it suitable for entertaining family and friends. We altered the layout to an open-concept floor plan and changed the yellowish paint to a beautiful white, creating a bright, airy vibe. The elegant dark wood floors were retained, and complementary design elements were added to make the flooring pop. The stunning countertops perform a dual function as backsplash tiles, creating a harmonious ambiance in the space. We added gorgeous chairs and stylish pendants with a gold finish that adds a glamorous touch. We carved a beautiful home bar in the space with open concept shelving and charcoal black lower cabinets for storage. The star feature in this area is the backsplash tile in geometric patterns, which add a sophisticated, luxe element. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

三ツ沢上町の家

株式会社結設計

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in Yokohama with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Classic beauty in Brentwood

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern House in Kingsgate - Kitchen

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

We used an open floor plan for the kitchen and dining, with both being part of the great room together with the living room. For this contemporary gray kitchen and dining, we used flush cabinet surfaces to achieve a minimalist and modern look. The backsplash is made with beautiful 3” x 16” light gray tiles that perfectly unite the white wall cabinets and the darker gray base cabinets. This monochromatic color scheme is also evident on the white dining table and countertops, and the gray and white chairs. We opted for an extra large kitchen island that provides an additional surface for food preparation and having quick meals. The modern island pendant lights serve as the functional centerpiece of the kitchen and dining area.

House Beautiful featured Luxury Remodel of Classic Palmolive Condo

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and marble benchtops.

Large Kitchen Bay Window

KraftMaster Renovations

Beautiful large bay window behind the sink that looks out into the backyard. It's such a nice look with the counter top extending all the way toward the window. Photos by Chris Veith.

Spinnaker Bay

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Contemporary Coastal Kitchen Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, brown floor, white cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Cooper Woods Model Home

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback and panelled appliances.

Farmhouse Transitional Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This remodel is a stunning 100-year-old Wayzata home! The home’s history was embraced while giving the home a refreshing new look. Every aspect of this renovation was thoughtfully considered to turn the home into a "DREAM HOME" for generations to enjoy. With Mingle designed cabinetry throughout several rooms of the home, there is plenty of storage and style. A turn-of-the-century transitional farmhouse home is sure to please the eyes of many and be the perfect fit for this family for years to come. Spacecrafting

Oil Rubbed and Hammered Copper Range Hood

Orren Pickell Building Group

The curves of the dark, oil-rubbed copper hood complement the kitchen’s more linear elements. Furniture-inspired features are used sparingly to add warmth without feeling too traditional. Photo by MIke Kaskel

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Pantry in modern french country home renovation.
Photo of a large modern kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Old Locke Renovation

Fiorentino Group Architects

Rob Karosis
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Byrom Preserve Home

Set To Sell, LLC

Country kitchen in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mission Hills Farmhouse 2

Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchens

Hurst Design Build Remodeling

Mark Wayner
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops and white splashback.

Reimagined Living Space: Kitchen Remodel, Bedford MA

Sterling Homes Development Corp.

Sterling Homes transforms another cramped, dated kitchen into a warm, open and functional family-friendly living space.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

KSI Designer, Sandra Daubenmeyer

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Photo courtesy of Sandra Daubenmeyer, KSI Designer. Dura Supreme St. Augustine panel Alder Praline in Classic White with Pewter accent. Ferrato granite countertop from Tile Works. Pizza oven by Belforno, http://www.belforno.com/

Transitional Elegance

Kitchens by Eileen

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Bright, fresh and open

Weidmann Remodeling

FotoGrafik Arts
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen pantry in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Monte Sereno Residence

Isaman design, Inc.

Nestled in the hills of Monte Sereno, this family home is a large Spanish Style residence. Designed around a central axis, views to the native oaks and landscape are highlighted by a large entry door and 20’ wide by 10’ tall glass doors facing the rear patio. Inside, custom decorative trusses connect the living and kitchen spaces. Modern amenities in the large kitchen like the double island add a contemporary touch to an otherwise traditional home. The home opens up to the back of the property where an extensive covered patio is ideal for entertaining, cooking, and living.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Dark 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!