Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

DANBURY TONWHOUSE

APK Designs LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

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ARTISAN Carpentry & Renovations Inc.

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed and wood.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

Timber Tones in Kitchen, Bathroom & Custom Joinery in Perth

Elementi Concept

Expansive industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island and wood.

Post and Beam beauty

Jessica Bell Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Boar Shoat

Imbue Design

Off grid modern cabin located in the rolling hills of Idaho
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, grey benchtop and wood.

Photographies Immobilières

Pierre Ganlut

Design ideas for an industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, with island, white floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Mid-Century Modern Vancouver Special

PlaidFox Studio

This light and airy marble kitchen is a stark contrast to the small compartmentalized kitchen that existed before. With the long 19-foot kitchen island we worked with a finish carpenter to cover the cabinetry in wooden pieces to create a ribbed effect. The texture really elevates this modern, minimalist kitchen and makes it interesting. An appliance garage to the left of the ovens keeps all the clutter out of sight! Practical, calming, and great for entertaining!

Wallingford

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Hemlock, alder, stucco, and quartz comprise a warm interior materials palette. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography
Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

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Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

This expansive kitchen feels warm and inviting because of the small details in the cabinetry. Warm wood tones combined with mixed material countertops, and of course the wood ceiling make this home a cozy space with plenty of room for all your family and friends.

Midtown Modern

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Modern Ranch House

Terra Firma Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Smith Residence

Paragon Custom Construction, LLC

Atlantic Archives Inc. / Richard Leo Johnson SGA Architecture
Large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and wood.

RYE NY - Suburban Sophistication

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This unique property had a spectacular location but a dated interior with disjointed walls and crevices. Some significant steps were needed to transform the space into a clean and modern kitchen, Without a central focal point, a wall was moved to center the range, making the space a true symmetrical rectangle. The goal was to create a space that was clean and modern to compliment the breathtaking views using warm organic accents to avoid feeling sterile. The open, floating shelves with integrated LED lighting were matched to the white bleached oak used in the ceiling and floor. To allow room for the expansive windows, outlets were cut into the counters and elevate by touch. The inset shaker cabinetry is classic and simple with bronze hardware and serves as the perfect setting for the continuous, marble single slabs used for the backsplash, counters, and hood. Paneling the appliances gave the room a serene feel, with the Galley workstation and BlueStar range making it a true cook’s kitchen. The team added a soffit around the recessed ceiling with wood detailing to draw one’s attention to the custom hood. Designed by Kathy Drake Interiors, it is made from the same marble used throughout, with artful veining making a dramatic statement.

Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

No 36

Jessica Gething Design

design by Jessica Gething Design built by R2Q Construction photos by Genevieve Garruppo kitchen by Plain English
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

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GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

Inspiration for a small beach style separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

French Country Florida Style

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous French Country style kitchen featuring a rustic cherry hood with coordinating island. White inset cabinetry frames the dark cherry creating a timeless design.

157 - San Clemente Luxury Design Build Kitchen Remodeling

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Luxury Custom Design Build custom color cabinets, wood floors, Kitchen Remodeling in San Clemente Orange County
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with with Island and Wood 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!