A practical plywood kitchen with a cork floor, with modern accent and leather handles.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, black appliances, cork floors, grey floor, white splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Custom Home, Black Butte Ranch, Oregon

User

Kitchen with dining room and family room beyond. Photo by Butterfly Media.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Custom Kitchen/ Addition

Dan Davis Design

Completely custom kitchen/ addition in an old world style. Custom cabinetry, antique hardware, commercial grade appliances, custom copper farmhouse sink, 3" raised butcher block, custom hood is hinged for extra storage, antique light fixtures were wired to include down light over island. This kitchen has been featured in numerous design and real estate magazines. photo: KC Vansen

B House NW PDX

AlisonBVer

Kitchen framed with reclaimed 100 year doug fir beams, Fireclay brick backsplash, customer bamboo fronts and Cedar + Moss sconces with Rejuvenation pendants. Honed black brown granite remnant for the countertop. Etched Bamboo door by local craftsman designed by me on Krown labs hardware.

Combining Aesthetics To Create A Visually Interesting Space

Refresh Renovations Auckland West

It takes a special kind of client to embrace the eclectic design style. Eclecticism is an approach to design that combines elements from various periods, styles, and sources. It involves the deliberate mixing and matching of different aesthetics to create a unique and visually interesting space. Eclectic design celebrates the diversity of influences and allows for the expression of personal taste and creativity. The client a window dresser in her former life her own bold ideas right from the start, like the wallpaper for the kitchen splashback. The kitchen used to be in what is now the sitting area and was moved into the former dining space. Creating a large Kitchen with a large bench style table coming off it combines the spaces and allowed for steel tube elements in combination with stainless and timber benchtops. Combining materials adds depth and visual interest. The playful and unexpected elements like the elephant wallpaper in the kitchen create a lively and engaging environment. The swapping of the spaces created an open layout with seamless integration to the adjacent living area. The prominent focal point of this kitchen is the island. All the spaces allowed the client the freedom to experiment and showcase her personal style.

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, cork floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Ingram

The Cabinet Connection

The Cabinet Connection
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, shaker cabinets and no island.

4th St. Revival

Kelsey Kindret Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

The Beauty of Bamboo: Close Up of Bamboo Kitchen Cabinets

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

For this kitchen, we wanted to showcase a contemporary styled design featuring Dura Supreme’s Natural Bamboo with a Horizontal Grain pattern. After selecting the wood species and finish for the cabinetry, we needed to select the rest of the finishes. Since we wanted the cabinetry to take the center stage we decided to keep the flooring and countertop colors neutral to accentuate the grain pattern and color of the Bamboo cabinets. We selected a mid-tone gray Corian solid surface countertop for both the perimeter and the kitchen island countertops. Next, we selected a smoky gray cork flooring which coordinates beautifully with both the countertops and the cabinetry. For the backsplash, we wanted to add in a pop of color and selected a 3" x 6" subway tile in a deep purple to accent the Bamboo cabinetry. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator To learn more about our Exotic Veneer options, go to: http://www.durasupreme.com/wood-species/exotic-veneers

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

NW Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, cork floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pettit and Sevitt 1970's kitchen revisited

Dr Retro House Calls

Sophie Tomaras of Capital Image
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Airole Way

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Green Rowhouse Renovation in West Chester, PA

Spring Creek Design

Pendant lights above the island cabinets and bamboo table top. Pete Cooper/Spring Creek Design
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Ohio River Penthouse

CCI Design, Inc.

CCI Design Inc.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors, with island, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, cork floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, cement tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Finest Floors of Brevard

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, with island and beige floor.

Arnside Kitchen

From Kitchens

A calm, simple and robust kitchen within a compact home for a young family. Warm grey painted cabinetry with limestone worktops and splash back.
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Arlington Addition

Forward Design Build Remodel

Jeeheon Cho
Design ideas for a large asian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Private Residence on the Delaware River

Kass & Associates

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

L-shaped Kitchen with Cork 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!