This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, with island, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback, black appliances, marble floors, grey floor and wood.

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Stonebridge Residence

Beard + Riser Architects

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Projet L - Cuisine sur mesure

Atelier B-wood

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Sonoma Inspired - Kitchen www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Portland Mid Century Modern Home

Michelle Rolens - Neil Kelly Design/Build

Open kitchen plan with 2 tier countertop/eating height. Waterfall edge from one cabinet height to eating height and again to floor. Elongated hex tile from Pratt & Larson tile. Caesarstone pure white quartz countertop.

Weekend Lake House

Cargill Construction Co LLC

Paint and Natural wood cabinets
This is an example of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Colorado Eclectic Ranch

Laura Medicus Interiors

Custom Shaker Cabinets - the perimeter is painted, the island is stained. White leathered granite countertops. Moroccan ceramic tile. White washed pine planked ceiling. Photo Credit: Sara Yoder

Pitch Pine | Bayview Home | Coastal Maine

Woodhull

Large windows and white finishes mean this custom kitchen stays bright throughout the day.
Photo of a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and wood.

Water View New Home Construction: Kitchen

SMS Architects

View of kitchen from screened porch through dining area Photography: Ansel Olson
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Кухня с обеденным столом.

User

Подвесной светильник в виде прозрачного шара придает помещению воздушности.
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Contemporary Kitchen

Expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

新城市　玖老勢の家

株式会社kotori

丸テーブルと無垢の家具が可愛らしく、薪ストーブが似合う山小屋風のおしゃれな平屋。キッチンは両端に動線を設けてリビングとダイニングの両方にアクセスがしやすいように配置しました。背面の食器棚はダイニング側まで延ばし、収納量を確保しました。
This is an example of a large scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, with island, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, black floor and wood.

Kitchen Remodel

Horizon Interior Design

As a busy family of four with two boys and three cats, this client was ready for a kitchen remodel that made family life easier. With dated finishes, appliances, cabinetry, counters, and an oversized laundry room that could be better used as kitchen space, there were many aspects they wanted to change. They had five different flooring surfaces within the line of sight, kept bumping into each other in the congested hallway, wanted to move their cooktop to the perimeter of their island rather than in the middle, hated their refrigerator location, and didn’t like having an island with two heights. Good thing they came to Horizon Interior Design, where we developed solutions for every problem! We ran hardwood flooring throughout the main level to make it feel uniform and cohesive, opened up the hallway, and decreased the size of the laundry room to significantly extend their kitchen space and remove congestion in their hallway. We added more functional pull-out shelves to their pantry to replace the original rickety, narrow shelving and placed their refrigerator and cooktop on the perimeter wall, allowing for a large island with a solid surface and a decorative range hood. We reduced the size of their kitchen windows to allow for more upper cabinetry space and added a granite waterfall feature on the island for a wow factor while placing the counter stools in such a way that they didn't block up main walkways. Dark cabinetry tied in nicely with the knots in the pine ceiling, and white tile backsplash brightened up the space beautifully. Our new kitchen layout meant the family had a nicer view while walking down the stairs, rather than staring at the top of kitchen cabinets. Gugel Photography

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

Complete Home Remodel

American Home Improvement Inc.

This modern contemporary kitchen offers continuous countertops and ample cabinet storage creating an easy and convenient flow. It is made out of solid white cabinets with bronze hardware and accessories, white marble slab and matching backsplash to compliment the overall look of the kitchen.

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.

Martis Camp_Kenarden Drive

Emily Roose Interiors

An entertainer's dream kitchen with a large walk-in butler's pantry with a built-in wine fridge. This kitchen has a 48" fridge and freezer, a 48" Wolf range, a beverage fridge, ice maker, two dishwashers, a coffee maker and a microwave.

Баня. Кухня-гостиная

Архитектурное дизайн-ателье ODEL

Баня для загородного дома шале. Первый этаж включает в себя: прихожая-тамбур, туалет, кухня+зона отдыха, душевая на два душа с обливным ведром, парилка.

Bermuda Riverfront

Joy R. Dabill Interior Design

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with 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!