This modern farmhouse kitchen remodel in Leucadia features a combination of gray lower cabinets and white uppers with brass hardware and pendant lights. White oak floating shelves and leather counter stools add warmth and texture to the space. We used matte black fixtures to compliment the windows and tied them in with the wall sconces.

Reforma en Calle Serrano

UBA ARQUITECTURA S.L.

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Southlake Farmhouse

Designs by Dana, LLC

Country l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Southlake

Prada Interiors, LLC

Prada Interiors, LLC Bar area view of stainless-steel refrigerator, wooden shelves and entry
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Квартира для леди на Профсоюзной

Alisa Kashcheeva

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Colonial Road

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This small kitchen packs a powerful punch. By replacing an oversized sliding glass door with a 24" cantilever which created additional floor space. We tucked a large Reid Shaw farm sink with a wall mounted faucet into this recess. A 7' peninsula was added for storage, work counter and informal dining. A large oversized window floods the kitchen with light. The color of the Eucalyptus painted and glazed cabinets is reflected in both the Najerine stone counter tops and the glass mosaic backsplash tile from Oceanside Glass Tile, "Devotion" series. All dishware is stored in drawers and the large to the counter cabinet houses glassware, mugs and serving platters. Tray storage is located above the refrigerator. Bottles and large spices are located to the left of the range in a pull out cabinet. Pots and pans are located in large drawers to the left of the dishwasher. Pantry storage was created in a large closet to the left of the peninsula for oversized items as well as the microwave. Additional pantry storage for food is located to the right of the refrigerator in an alcove. Cooking ventilation is provided by a pull out hood so as not to distract from the lines of the kitchen.

43 кв.м. квартира

PORUBLEV INTERIORS

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Haymarket, Kitchen design

Amy Shirlaw Interiors

A fun, small but perfectly formed kitchen with discrete but ample storage. The decor is traditional meets pop art, with cost effective and complementary textures on the surfaces.

Rénovation totale d'un appartement

INTER ACTIONS

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchens

Farnham Furnishers Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation épurée pour cet appartement sur l'île de la Jatte

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos équipes ont utilisé quelques bons tuyaux pour apporter ergonomie, rangements, et caractère à cet appartement situé à Neuilly-sur-Seine. L’utilisation ponctuelle de couleurs intenses crée une nouvelle profondeur à l’espace tandis que le choix de matières naturelles et douces apporte du style. Effet déco garanti!

Worley Kitchen/Bath

Desert Valley Concepts

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Chelsea Cabinets

Panache Inspiration Center

Large entertaining kitchen with lots of seating a corner pantry and an island to die for.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen in the Woods

Design Perspective Interior Design, LLC

Our clients wanted to update their kitchen and create more storage space. They also needed a desk area in the kitchen and a display area for family keepsakes. With small children, they were not using the breakfast bar on the island, so we chose when redesigning the island to add storage instead of having the countertop overhang for seating. We extended the height of the cabinetry also. A desk area with 2 file drawers and mail sorting cubbies was created so the homeowners could have a place to organize their bills, charge their electronics, and pay bills. We also installed 2 plugs into the narrow bookcase to the right of the desk area with USB plugs for charging phones and tablets. Our clients chose a cherry craftsman cabinet style with simple cups and knobs in brushed stainless steel. For the countertops, Silestone Copper Mist was chosen. It is a gorgeous slate blue hue with copper flecks. To compliment this choice, I custom designed this slate backsplash using multiple colors of slate. This unique, natural stone, geometric backsplash complemented the countertops and the cabinetry style perfectly. We installed a pot filler over the cooktop and a pull-out spice cabinet to the right of the cooktop. To utilize counterspace, the microwave was installed into a wall cabinet to the right of the cooktop. We moved the sink and dishwasher into the island and placed a pull-out garbage and recycling drawer to the left of the sink. An appliance lift was also installed for a Kitchenaid mixer to be stored easily without ever having to lift it. To improve the lighting in the kitchen and great room which has a vaulted pine tongue and groove ceiling, we designed and installed hollow beams to run the electricity through from the kitchen to the fireplace. For the island we installed 3 pendants and 4 down lights to provide ample lighting at the island. All lighting was put onto dimmer switches. We installed new down lighting along the cooktop wall. For the great room, we installed track lighting and attached it to the sides of the beams and used directional lights to provide lighting for the great room and to light up the fireplace. The beautiful home in the woods, now has an updated, modern kitchen and fantastic lighting which our clients love.

Howell BnB

With a Twist Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, a double-bowl sink, glass tile splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Richmond Heights

Karen Korn Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Whole House

Ability Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Hickory Kitchen Chester

User

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Forest Retreat Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, with island and slate floors.

L-shaped Kitchen with Multi-Coloured Floor 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!