Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

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.

Bennett Project

The Pentland Kitchen Company

Due to the property being a small single storey cottage, the customers wanted to make the most of the views from the rear of the property and create a feeling of space whilst cooking. The customers are keen cooks and spend a lot of their time in the kitchen space, so didn’t want to be stuck in a small room at the front of the house, which is where the kitchen was originally situated. They wanted to include a pantry and incorporate open shelving with minimal wall units, and were looking for a colour palette with a bit of interest rather than just light beige/creams.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais

Ateliers YOMA

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Küche im Industriechick

Tischlerei Werner

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and black benchtop.

Locazione turistica Volpaie - Siena

Chiara Veneri - Design Microricettivo

Il colore verde della parete continua anche nella cucina, che acquista eleganza e uniformità Foto: Chiara Veneri
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Residential Interiors #2

Emma Wood Photos

Country style kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Grønholtvej

In-Bolig Styling ApS

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Copenhagen with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brick floors, no island, brown benchtop, a drop-in sink, white appliances and red floor.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Barbara Gisel Design

Traditional separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, terra-cotta floors, red floor and wood benchtops.

Sunflower House

Pam Voth Photography

Photo by Pam Voth Photography
This is an example of a kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, red floor and brown benchtop.

Day-Dodge Residence, ca. 1737

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and red floor.

Tidewater Colonial

Solid Tops

Photography: Jake Melrose
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and timber splashback.

Paris I

d.mesure - Elodie Sire

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and red floor.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

Inspiration for a 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.

a house in a garden

Brennan + Company Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Project 3

User

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, with island and red floor.

General Haig St.

Decro Development, LLC.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

This is an example of a 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.

Agencement - Choix du mobilier et des matériaux

Archimède

Design ideas for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Lille with terra-cotta floors, red floor, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances and beige benchtop.

Küche im Industriechick

Tischlerei Werner

Mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops 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!