By curving the breakfast bar, the owners are able to seat four at the counter. The red island and accessories create a cozy palette appropriate for an historic Craftsman home.

Assorted

KetchumPhotography

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Temecula distressed black island Walnut butcher block top

Art Of Woodworking

A.X.Elliott Distressed black custom Island housing a trash compactor, microwave, and sink. Featuring Black Walnut Counter top and stainless Steel appliances. Custom carved corners and cabinet feet.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, coffered and a farmhouse sink.

Fotografia di Ville e Agriturismi

Fotografo di Interni ed Architettura | Fani Kurti

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Florence with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Harborside, Wickford

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Classy and Modern Custom IKEA Kitchen

Dendra Doors

Modern twist on a traditional white kitchen. IKEA Kitchen Remodel done by John Webb Construction using Dendra Shaker doors in white
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Luxuriös-elegante Wohnküche mit einem Mix aus Holz und Weiß

Creativ Küchen Design GmbH

Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Villa Palagio Montedomini

Ilaria Mari | Home Stager

Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with a triple-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

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.

Country Industrial

Space Craft Joinery

Josie Withers
Photo of an expansive industrial galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Glamorous Kitchen

Sharer Design Group LLC

Dining at home has never looked so good! This glamorous kitchen renovation in downtown Plymouth, Michigan has us ready for a dinner party (socially distanced, of course!) Our own full-overlay custom Sharer Cabinetry is painted in a soft linen color, complimented by quartz perimeter counter tops. The furniture-style center island is topped with a luxurious porcelain counter top, while a beveled marble tile backsplash adds movement and dimension to the room. Custom made cabinet panels conceal appliances for a polished and seamless look. The room’s crowning feature is an imposing custom-made hood by Classic Custom Metalworks, made of stainless steel with brass accents. The soft color palette, mixed with transitional design elements and natural stone accents creates a gorgeous yet practical space, perfect for everything from informal family meals to hosting posh dinner parties. #kitchenremodel #customcabinetry #michiganmade #interiordesign #homerenovations #glamkitchen

Kitchen & Living Room Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Painted ceiling, new cabinets, and new appliances dramatically transformed this kitchen!
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

NoLa Classic

Space Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Beadboard panels custom Kitchen

Camlen Furniture

Camlen
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Modern Kitchen Farmhouse

DM Deco Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, white splashback and timber splashback.

Pound Ridge Residence

Abelow Sherman Architects LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Pierce Residence

Reyner Construction, LLC

This project was a complete update of kitchen with new walk in pantry, butler's pantry, full length island, 48" gas range, custom built design cabinet doors and full height china cabinet. Old heart pine flooring installed for flooring to tie kitchen together with the rest of the house. Countertops installed were forza quartz, quartzite, and butcher block material.

Modern Timber - Gretna, NE

Arjay Builders Inc.

Kitchen with wood lounge and groove ceiling, wood flooring and stained flat panel cabinets. Marble countertop with stainless steel appliances.
Inspiration for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with with Island 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!