Southwestern Compound in Historic Eastside

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with brick floors, with island, red floor and wood.

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen - 3D Design

Ng Living

3D design of a kitchen. We opened up the space but taking down the wall that separated the living room and kitchen. Incorporating the living room and dining area into the kitchen design is important with open plan kitchens. The theme of blue is carried through and the chevron wallpaper in the dining room holds to this highlight color. Shaker style back panel on the peninsular makes it look more furniture like. Mixed metals gold and chrome were used. Gold pendant lights and chrome hardware. A bookcase on the end of the peninsular means you can add more color and highlights to the white kitchen.

Country In The City

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

When the owners of this Philadelphia dwelling met with Christian Manzo of Renaissance Design regarding their vision for their kitchen, they had one specific request: “Add some interest and some charm.” With this direction, Manzo was soon at work recreating the room. The designer began the project by removing sterile white cabinetry and flooring. With this blank canvas, Manzo created an area for the family to enjoy a cup of coffee or a quick meal by installing a center island. Since the homeowners enjoy cooking, they selected commercialquality appliances, including a convection microwave and a stainless steel warming drawer. In order to separate the eating area from the great room, Manzo designed a buffet area and built-in bar, complete with a wine refrigerator. To achieve some of the charm the homeowners desired, they chose warm-toned, custom pine cabinetry with a chocolate glaze and distressed finish. Manzo also installed character-grade oak flooring to further enhance the look. The deep jewel- toned granite countertops, as well as the recessed and undercounter halogen lighting, complete the overall design. The new kitchen is fit for an avid gourmet, complete with the perfect sprinkling of interest and charm.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen

Concept Building and Design Group LLC

Mid-sized industrial l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

La Paloma

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Gallery House

Neil Dusheiko Architects

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Pebble Beach House

Carmel Stone Imports

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Extended Kitchen Workspaces

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

The warmth and inviting feel of this kitchen is breathtaking.
This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Kitchen

Robbins Construction

Joplin, MO
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

White Classic Kitchen

Lisa & Leroy

With an open floor plan, it was important to keep the colors neutral.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Portfolio

Ross Thiele & Son

Gail Owens
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white splashback and red floor.

BUNGALOW KITCHEN

hungryeye

Kitchen in a 1926 bungalow done to my clients brief that it should look 'original' to the house. The three stars of the kitchen are the immaculately restored 1928 high-oven WEDGWOOD stove, the SubZero refrigerator/freezer disguised to look like a vintage ice-box, complete with vintage hardware, and the kitchen island, designed to reference a farm-house table with a pie-save underneath, done in ebonized oak and painted bead-board. The floor is lip-stick red Marmoleum with double inlaid black borders, the counters are honed black granite, and the cabinets, walls, and trim are painted a soft cream-color taken from a 1926 Dutch Boy paint deck. All photographs are courtesy David Duncan Livingston. (Kitchen featured in the Fall 2018 issue of AMERICAN BUNGALOW.)

Austringer Kitchen

Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers, Inc.

Marsh furniture cabinets. Transitional shaker style kitchen. White cabinets and St. Cecelia light granite. Stainless appliances. Designed by Dashielle.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen

Pridecraft Inc.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen. Flat Panel Inset Doors.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

CASA ROSETO

Interior design +

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Two toned Kitchen

Linden Kitchen and Bath

What a difference lighter cabinets make! The feel is bigger, brighter and just a happy place to be. If you'd like more inspiration and ideas, contact us. We are here to help with your kitchen and bathroom remodel or new build needs!

Wolf Gas Range

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

A Book by it's Cover

BZ Architects

Townhouse kitchen renovation opens kitchen up to remainder of first floor.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, black benchtop and a peninsula.

L-shaped Kitchen with Red 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!