This is an example of a large transitional kitchen pantry in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, white benchtop, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brook Ave.

ASH Kitchen Inc.

This project in Downtown Toronto is a L-Styl open kitchen which offer open space for everything you need in your kitchen. Two large pantries, cabinet and drawers space with large island storage. This kitchen also offer modern style white ghosted quartz stone.

Georgian Manor-Pantry

Nefarious Design

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Pantry

CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY

Traditional white pantry. Ten feet tall with walnut butcher block counter top, Shaker drawer fronts, polished chrome hardware, baskets with canvas liners, pullouts for canned goods and cooking sheet slots.

HEIGHTS PANTRY

Wood Customs

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Designed Pantry With Various Storage Areas

The Closet Works, Inc.

This custom designed pantry can store a variety of supplies and food items. These include glassware, tablecloths and napkins which are all easily accessible.

Kenmore Kitchen Remodel

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Westlake, TX: Modern Hill Country

PentaVia Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen Storage Solutions

Paramount Bespoke Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in London with dark hardwood floors, black floor, recessed-panel cabinets and brown benchtop.

Rural Farmhouse

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Stephen Thrift Phtography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, open cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Star Lake Compound

Wade Weissmann Architecture

Country kitchen pantry in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Well Stocked Pantry

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Kara Lashuay
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Painted Brick Villa

Atwood Custom Homes

Blane Balduf
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with white cabinets, open cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Easton Tudor

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Bernard Andre
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island and brown floor.

Elk Country Estate

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen pantry in Other with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Pantry Organization

Diamante Storage Solutions

Custom Suspended Pantry System with, tray storage slots, pull out wine racks and pull out drawers and baskets. Custom Closets Sarasota County Manatee County Custom Storage Sarasota County Manatee County

Pantry Organization

Diamante Storage Solutions

Custom Pantry with pull out wine storage and pull out shelving Custom Closets Sarasota County Manatee County Custom Storage Sarasota County Manatee County

KSI Designer, Sandra Daubenmeyer

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Photo courtesy of Sandra Daubenmeyer, KSI Designer. Dura Supreme St. Augustine panel Alder Praline in Classic White with Pewter accent. Ferrato granite countertop from Tile Works. Pizza oven by Belforno, http://www.belforno.com/

Minnetonka Kitchen Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Pantry with 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!