Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

1964 Eastridge Circle

Baldridge Development Company, LLC

Designer Kristian Baldridge chose Fancy Brown 3cm granite, farmhouse reminiscent x-pattern cabinet accent, glass cabinet fronts, white subway tile backsplash and stainless vent hood.

Pleasant Hill Remodel

ilumus, llc.

A complete remodel including gourmet chef's kitchen with massive marble countertop, stainless steel appliances and convenient pantry. Photography: Ramona d'Viola - ilumus photography & marketing Construction: James Walker Co. Interior Architecture/Design MKB Design

Simonetta

Nick Kellett

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Manoa Modern

Studio B Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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.
This is an example 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.

High Style

Six Walls Inc

Large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Selkirk B&B

Hawthorne Kitchens

Inspiration for 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.

Solon Kitchen Remodel #3

Lonny at K and B

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Walsh Pointe Custom

Hardtwood Homes

Ashley Hempel Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Westborough new construction

Spotlight Design Center

Alban Gega Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Casa vacanze in centro città - Zona giorno con cucina

Ernesto Loiacono Architetto

Le cementine in gres contemporaneo (Fioranese) vanno a colmare il vuoto nel parquet originale lasciato dalle demolizioni. Così la scelta di mettere in luce quello che invece sarebbe potuto essere un tentativo di ricucitura di pavimenti diversi. Richiamo nella stanza da letto principale, con una testata patchwork artigianale, in tessuti diversi.

Kitchen Reno

A Room With A View Interiors

Photo of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Reading Farmhouse Fixer Upper Kitchen

Denyne Designs

This modern white farmhouse kitchen features raised panel cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The apron front porcelain-sink and adjacent expansive counters provide the homeowner with ample prep and cleanup areas. The stainless hood flanked by glass-front wall cabinets and a subway tile backsplash is a focal point. Architectural elements such as crown molding and an arched entry-way imbue character and the contrasting dark wood flooring adds a natural, grounding element.

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.
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.

Dracut Kitchen

Allegiance Construction & Development, LLC

Emerson J Clauss IV
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Clifton, VA Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This beautiful kitchen features Brighton Cabinetry in two different colors. The perimeter cabinets have a Maple Parchment finish, and the island feature a custom green-tinted paint. Both cabinets have a Neoga Ridge door style. The countertops are Taj Mahal quartzite. Dan Krotz, Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

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.

Danville Kitchen

Cano Eixo Construction

We enjoyed working with the customer to create this beautiful space for them.
Open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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!