Alban Gega Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Clark County Kitchen Renovations

Remodeling And Repair By Charlie

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Leon Valley Kitchen Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

This kitchen was once half the size it is now and had dark panels throughout. By taking the space from the adjacent Utility Room and expanding towards the back yard, we were able to increase the size allowing for more storage, flow, and enjoyment. We also added on a new Utility Room behind that pocket door you see.

Lake View - McEwan Custom Homes

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Victorian Kitchen featuring natural stone walls, reclaimed beams, and brick flooring.
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Dream Cottage with a View

Mary Hannah Interiors

Large beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Cocina con encanto

METRIA

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Madrid with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and red floor.

Historical Adobe Kitchen Remodel - Saratoga, CA

CAGE Design Build

Mert Carpenter Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island, stone tile splashback, red floor, beige splashback, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Soapstone Farmhouse Sink

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen and floor | Private house

Lustri Veneziani

On the kitchen wall: Just White Matt tiles, Ciari line; Alba Chiara, Fusioni line. Floor: Antica Asolo Rosso
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Think Construction

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

East Sedgwick Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

The new owners of a huge Mt. Airy estate were looking to renovate the kitchen in their perfectly preserved and maintained home. We gutted the 1990's kitchen and adjoining breakfast room (except for a custom-built hutch) and set about to create a new kitchen made to look as if it was a mixture of original pieces from when the mansion was built combined with elements added over the intervening years. The classic white cabinetry with 54" uppers and stainless worktops, quarter-sawn oak built-ins and a massive island "table" with a huge slab of schist stone countertop all add to the functional and timeless feel. We chose a blended quarry tile which provides a rich, warm base in the sun-drenched room. The existing hutch was the perfect place to house the owner's extensive cookbook collection. We stained it a soft blue-gray which along with the red of the floor, is repeated in the hand-painted Winchester tile backsplash.

White Kitchen with Open Shelving, Black Honed Granite Countertops and Butcher Bl

Building Culture

Designed by Austin Tunnell - built by Building Culture
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Il su misura nella casa di campagna

Falegnamerie Design

Falegnamerie Design
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey benchtop and red floor.

Encino Ave

Mark Langos Interior Design

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Garden Home Kitchen Island Update

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

GLEN LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Rotating the gas cooktop on a diagonal allows for easy access and the colorful backsplash adds drama and a focal point that the homeowners love. Adding a large island allows for extra storage and dedicated workspace.

GLEN LAKE KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

To create a casual feel, white subway tile and a farmhouse sink were included.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Hint of yesteryear

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Art deco feel splashback. This nook is a great centrepiece of the kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Black Windows and Natural Wood Floors - Historic Charm

Building Culture

Designed by Austin Tunnell
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with White Cabinets and Red 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!