Retro inspired and re-imagined for modern living. We were thrilled to design this very special kitchen. Checker linoleum floors offset the white cabinets and tin ceiling. What a joyful space to gather with your family.

Navy Blue kitchens by Flair

Flair Cabinets

A modern shaker style kitchen in grey blue tones and marble look engineered stone splash back
Large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cottage on the Lake

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Shanna Wolf
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Simple clean lines

Spin Design

The feature shelving unit hides the inbuilt cabinets and microwave behind. The combination of the wood and the white with the black accents provides a timeless, warm look. The splash back tiles have been selected to add texture and interest, while remaining a subtle backdrop. To ensure that the size of the kitchen complimented the rest of the house we actually removed a bathroom. We kept the Powder Room and updated Fixtures & Fittings. The galley style kitchen feels large and comfortable. Its openness and lightness make it a wonderful space to be in.

Bungalow Kitchen - Powrie

Craftsman Design and Renovation

By shifting the location of the office door, we were able to recoup much need space for the kitchen and extend the sink counter to stretch the entire length of the wall. White inset cabinets along with white appliances reflect light and create a cheery atmosphere. Smooth green wall paint and red granite add personality and excitement. Photo: Eckert & Eckert Photography

Colorful Alameda Kitchen

W. David Seidel, AIA - Architect

This is an example of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Williamsburg Arts & Craft Kitchen with Qtr Sawn Oak

Buckeye Cabinet & Supply, Inc.

Mission style kitchen two tone with Quarter sawn white oak.
Large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Pond House Kitchen

User

Pond House kitchen with Pocket Door closed
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and linoleum floors.

Industrial Kitchen With American Diner Feel

Sustainable Kitchens

Sustainable Kitchens - Industrial Kitchen with American Diner Feel - St Giles Blue, Farrow & Ball painted flat panel cabinets with routed pulls surround a black Ilve Roma Twin Range cooker. White shelving on white metro tiles with dark grout complement the bianco venato granite worktops and attached breakfast bar. The checkered floor gives the kitchen a playful feel. Industrial style pendant lights, vintage style accessories and the Dualit toaster and oversized Newgate clock add to the industrial diner theme.

Kenwood Traditional Kitchen Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This kitchen’s well-crafted interior features traditional design, and custom details. The houses’ original cast iron sink was saved and the cabinetry from the sixties, replaced with a style more fitting to the original 1907 home.

Rockridge Craftsman Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Staff
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Tiny Traditional stove view

Domistyle Design

This small kitchen was isolated from the dining room and the view, and the cramped quarters were hindering the cook! Now the kitchen has a view, and functions beautifully.

Coral Gables Home

CSpace Architecture and Design Inc.

Stephanie Morales Casariego
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and linoleum floors.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen

Christine Nelson Design

Ehlen Creative Communications
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Potomac Mid-Century

Balodemas Architects

Midcentury kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, blue floor and grey benchtop.

BUNGALOW KITCHEN

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Kitchen in a 1926 bungalow done to my clients brief that it should look 'original' to the house. The three stars of the kitchen are the immaculately restored 1928 high-oven WEDGWOOD stove, the SubZero refrigerator/freezer disguised to look like a vintage ice-box, complete with vintage hardware, and the kitchen island, designed to reference a farm-house table with a pie-save underneath, done in ebonized oak and painted bead-board. The floor is lip-stick red Marmoleum with double inlaid black borders, the counters are honed black granite, and the cabinets, walls, and trim are painted a soft cream-color taken from a 1926 Dutch Boy paint deck. All photographs are courtesy David Duncan Livingston. (Kitchen featured in the Fall 2018 issue of AMERICAN BUNGALOW.)

Kitchen

AKA Insight

Three generations of cooking and serving implements inspire home cooking. Expansive, uncluttered countertops facilitate collaborative cooking. Versatile lighting sets the moods. photo Eduard Hueber © archphoto.com

Craftsman Remodel

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

After picture of galley kitchen Leather top Granite counters with shaker cabinets, Mini Subway tiles with a black liner and a fun checkerboard linoleum tile floor. Stainless Steel appliances and a Fire Engine Red Stove

Hexa

Agence OSSIBUS

Stanislas Ledoux pour Agence Ossibus
Mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Bordeaux with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with White Splashback and Linoleum 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!