This modern kitchen exudes a refreshing ambiance, enhanced by the presence of large glass windows that usher in ample natural light. The design is characterized by a contemporary vibe, and a prominent island with a stylish splashback becomes a focal point, adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal to the space. The combination of modern elements, the abundance of natural light, and the well-defined island contribute to the overall inviting atmosphere of this kitchen.

Saddle Rock Ranches

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We created an exquisite kitchen that would be any chef's dream with a coffee beverage bar and large walk in pantry where there was no pantry before. This specular home has vaulted ceiling in the family room and now that we have removed all the walls surround the kitchen you will be able to advantage of the amazing mountain views. The central island completes the kitchen space beautifully, adding seating for friends and family to join the chef, plus more countertop space, sink and under counter storage, leaving no detail overlooked. The perimeter of the kitchen has leathered granite countertops and Stone backsplashes create such a unique look and bring a level of warmth to a kitchen. The Material Mix really brings the natural elements together in this home remodel.

Painted Brick Traditional Georgian

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, blue floor, white benchtop and wood.

Bakes & Kropp - Bridgehampton, NY Kitchen Remodel

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Bakes & Kropp remodeled this former showhouse kitchen to reflect the personalities of its owners—and with 450 square feet to work with, the team had plenty of space to be creative. The kitchen now includes two sinks, two dishwashers, two fridges, and a large French Top stove to support the owner’s preferred cooking style. The space is elegant but comfortable and carefully blends a mixture of walnut, painted cabinetry, stone, and metal accents. Just a few standout design details include the walnut ceiling patterning, the metal mesh overlay on the cabinet doors sourced from Armac Martin, and a custom range hood unlike any the Bakes & Kropp team had created before.

No 36

Jessica Gething Design

design by Jessica Gething Design built by R2Q Construction photos by Genevieve Garruppo kitchen by Plain English
Design ideas 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.

Cozy Modern Adirondack Kitchen

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen, designed by Curtis Lumber Company, features a corner fireplace that adds a warm cozy ambiance to the heart of this home. The cabinetry is Merillat Masterpiece: Montesano Door Style in Quartersawn Oak Cognac. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

East West House

Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Inspiration for a country separate kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Skyview

ID3 Interior Design

Heath Ceramics, custom furniture
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island and wood.

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Montecito Tree House

Two Trees Architects, Inc

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Roscommon House

Neil Cownie Architect Pty Ltd

The kitchen sits at the center of the house with access directly to outside dining and the the family room. The island bench features a solid marble slab and organically shaped timber cabinetwork. Timber ceilings conceal acoustic insulation.

Modern Farmhouse New Build in Vienna

Olamar Interiors

A modern farmhouse dining space/breakfast area in a new construction home in Vienna, VA.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

435W and 104N Adams

Ripple D+B Co

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Andover MA Historic Home Kitchen Remodel

Howell Custom Building Group

The Hannah Fay House is a fine example of Italianate architecture. Built in 1860, it is located next to historic Phillips Academy in Andover MA and in the past it served as a home to the academy’s administrators. When the homeowners purchased the house, their goal was to restore its original formality and enhance the finish work throughout the first floor. The project included a kitchen remodel The end result is an exquisite blending of historical details with modern amenities. The Kitchen was remodeled into an elegant, airy space: Two windows were added on either side of cooking area to bring in light and views of backyard. Hand painted custom cabinetry from Jewett Farms features decorative furniture feet. Wood paneled raised ceiling with drop soffit gives new depth and warmth to the room. Cosmic Black granite replaced the outdated Formica countertops. Custom designed Backsplash tile consists of a traditional 3 x 6 subway tile with custom selected square mosaics which tie the dark counters in with the white cabinets. Coppery accents within the mosaics reflect the copper range hood and beautiful wood floors. Hand-hammered copper range hood. Commercial grade appliances. Glass display cabinets with interior lighting. The flooring throughout the first floor is antique reclaimed oak.

Rénovation totale d'un 70m²

POËSIS STUDIO

L'îlot, recouvert de tasseaux en chêne teinté, permet de profiter d'une vue dégagée sur l'espace de réception tout en cuisinant. Les façades jungle de @bocklip s'harmonisent parfaitement avec le plan de travail Nolita de chez @easyplandetravailsurmesure

Mid-Century Modern Transformation in Denver

KE Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Modern Kitchen with Wood Accents. Flat panel wood cabinets and flat panel grey cabinets blended together with white marble counter and blacksplash. Round glass light pendants hang above contemporary kitchen island, white modern bar stools sit on wide plank light wood flooring.

Organic Modern Leesburg

Gebben Interior

modern kitchen Waterfall island Arterior Home Lighting Top Knob hardware Wolf Range Thermador appliances marble floors walnut ceiling Top Knob hardware

West Seattle Mid-Century

Board & Vellum

Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, wood and brown floor.

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!