Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hidden in plain sight are these Island outlets.

KraftMaster Renovations

Powering up an island is always a challenge, we always want to make them be accessible yet stylish. We use these angled power strip hidden under the counter so they blend in with the skirting. Very secure to use as they are GFCI protected. Photo Credit: Chris Veith

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Ross Thiele & Son

This is an example of a large traditional galley separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Major Renovation Interior - Garden City

Phoenix Construction Solutions

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

River North - Chicago

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Cashmere-Carrara Premium Quartz
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

Spring Grove

Wayneco Inc.

Photo of a small country galley separate kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, coloured appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

INTERIORS BY ABRAHAM

Complete Renovation from White Shaker Panel Cabinetry to Ceiling with Walnut Woodgrain Accent Island and Beams. Hardware in Satin Gold with White Subway Backsplash. Complimented with Honed Marble and High End SubZero Appliances. Floors Stained in Walnut & Custom Wetbar and Accent Aged Brass Lighting Fixtures.

Selkirk B&B

Hawthorne Kitchens

Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, black appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel: Lakewood Mercedes Drive

Stringer Construction & Design

Transitional kitchen space with upgraded appliance package. Quartzite counter tops in Silver Macaubus Honed. Matching Quartite backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Schrock Cabinetry Spotlight

The Corner Cabinet

Seaton Maple with a 5 piece drawer in the Honeysuckle finish
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and white benchtop.

Davenport

Devix Kitchens

Very unique mustard shaker doors and walnut countertop make this kitchen very unique
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Modernized Classic White Kitchen

Harbour Towne Construction

This gorgeously remodeled kitchen features dark wood flooring, new ceiling light fixtures, and stainless steel appliances, which gives this family home the functionality and light its always needed.

Modern Farmhouse

Tina Konstas

This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Country Club Remodel

Hi-Luxe Interiors

This is an example of 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.

Craftsman Ranch

Holland & Knapp Construction

Zachary Knapp
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a farmhouse sink, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Wellesley

Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.

Dennis Anderson
Inspiration for a large traditional open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, yellow cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

It's White Alright

The Jae Company

Before, this Dublin, Ohio, kitchen had the look of the early 1990s and was in the need of some TLC. The white cabinets with light wood trim and linoleum floor were begging for an update. With the help of Kraftmaid's Lyndale style countertops in maple canvas, the kitchen now has a clean, crisp white look to it. The countertops are Cambria Quartz in Cuddington. The appliances are a SubZero 700 TCI refrigerator, a Jenn-Air downdraft cooktop, a Dacor single oven, a Sharp microwave drawer and an Asko dishwasher.

Rustic/Ranch Kitchens

Riley Besand Co

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchens

Kitchen and Bath Ideas

Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no 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!