Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Cornelia Tiny House

New Frontier Tiny Homes

StudioBell
Industrial single-wall kitchen in Nashville with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Turn of the Century Style Kitchen- Remodel

Hingeworks

Back When Photography
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, a drop-in sink and shaker cabinets.

Kitchens

Goodall Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with yellow cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Shadow Valley

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Photography - Nancy Nolan Walls and cabinetry are Sherwin Williams Alchemy, pendants are Oggetti,
Large transitional eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

French Country

Steiner-Houck & Associates, LLC

Photo of a l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Marblehead Neck

Carpenter & MacNeille

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Boston with yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, a single-bowl sink and glass-front cabinets.

Roman Shades

Shades On Wheels, LLC.

Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Roman Shade With Top-Down Bottom-Up Control
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Baouregard house

Gonzalez Architects

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Highland

The Misfit House

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Delawyk Modular House

R2 Studio Architects

The kitchen in this remodeled 1960s house is colour-blocked against a blue panelled wall which hides a pantry. White quartz worktop bounces dayight around the kitchen. Geometric splash back adds interest. The encaustic tiles are handmade in Spain. The U-shape of this kitchen creates a "peninsula" which is used daily for preparing food but also doubles as a breakfast bar. Photo: Frederik Rissom

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

KIRBOR HOMES

Kirbor Homes, LLC

Burrus Model - Chef's Kitchen Michael Pennello
Arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Brown Fantasy Marble Kitchen w/ 2" Thick Countertops

Washington Marble & Granite Company

Joey Ganassa
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen

Taylor Woodworks

Painted kitchen featuring brick pizza oven. Large island with walnut counter-top. Photo by Justin and Elizabeth Taylor.
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Southwestern | 2015

Coats Homes

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co: Flourish Kitchen In this classically beautiful kitchen, hand-painted Shaker style doors are framed by quarter cockbeading and subtly detailed with brushed aluminium handles. An impressive 2.85m-long island unit takes centre stage, while nestled underneath a dramatic canopy a four-oven AGA is flanked by finely-crafted furniture that is perfectly suited to the grandeur of this detached Edwardian property. With striking pendant lighting overhead and sleek quartz worktops, balanced by warm accents of American Walnut and the glamour of antique mirror, this is a kitchen/living room designed for both cosy family life and stylish socialising. High windows form a sunlit backdrop for anything from cocktails to a family Sunday lunch, set into a glorious bay window area overlooking lush garden. A generous larder with pocket doors, walnut interiors and horse-shoe shaped shelves is the crowning glory of a range of carefully considered and customised storage. Furthermore, a separate boot room is discreetly located to one side and painted in a contrasting colour to the Shadow White of the main room, and from here there is also access to a well-equipped utility room.

Veronesi Residence

John Kelly Architects

A clean, modern kitchen design by John Kelly Architects. Custom metal base cabinets, a glass backsplash in warm brick and glass doors on the wall cabinets.

Princeton Kitchen

KraftMaster Renovations

Starmark Cabinetry Door Style: Fairhaven Wood: Maple Finish: Dove White Photo Credit: Chris Veith
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Yellow Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!