Photo of a midcentury galley kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, exposed beam, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

The Laurel

Turnstone Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Historic Refresh Brookline

Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Blanc & Noir Kitchen

Blanc & Noir Interiors

Bright, spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliance, white cabinets and countertop, combined with a blue painted island. Large island pendant lighting, and island seating.

Luxe Living in Zionsville

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis studio gave this home an elegant, sophisticated look with sleek, edgy lighting, modern furniture, metal accents, tasteful art, and printed, textured wallpaper and accessories. Builder: Old Town Design Group Photographer - Sarah Shields --- 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, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midwest-luxury-living/

Sierra Madre Blvd

Feng Xiao Architect

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Indian Hills, Edina

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

LAFAYETTE BLOUEVARD

Britany Simon Design House

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Black & White

Roque Tomatis

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Anaheim Hills

Benedict August

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cooper

Real Interior NZ

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Foxfire Kitchen Remodel

ACo Flooring, Cabinets, Kitchen & Bath Remodel

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Weston Kitchen and Dining Remodel

Mint Development Group

That waterfall counter! Oversize kitchen island features gorgeous Calacatta Gold engineered quarts backsplash and counters. White and blue cabinets with gold hardware, stainless steel appliances, and midcentury modern touches.

Randwick Project

Braeside Building & Joinery

Classic, clean, contemporary kitchen with a timber veneer detail bookshelf.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Refined Farmhouse Kitchen, Laundry + Bathroom Renovation

Sharp and Grey Interiors

This kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom in Elkins Park, PA was completely renovated and re-envisioned to create a fresh and inviting space with refined farmhouse details and maximum functionality that speaks not only to the client's taste but to and the architecture and feel of the entire home. The design includes functional cabinetry with a focus on organization. We enlarged the window above the farmhouse sink to allow as much natural light as possible and created a striking focal point with a custom vent hood and handpainted terra cotta tile. High-end materials were used throughout including quartzite countertops, beautiful tile, brass lighting, and classic European plumbing fixtures.

Foster City remodel

Christina Averkin Styling

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Moorings

Design West

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

The Bloom Project

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

There are so many great seating options in this space especially with the center island. Seating was a big priority to these homeowners as they desired spaces for their grandchildren to sit.

Eclectic Kitchen

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets 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!