This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances and bamboo floors.

Modern New-Build Paint and Stain

Blue Star Paint & Property Services

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Oldsmar Kitchen Remodel

Hyde Park Renovations

It is like a dream stepping into this classic white kitchen. We took the out-dated space and removed a wall to give the homeowners the open concept kitchen and family room they were hoping for. We used a white Villa Midcontinent door on the main cabinetry and a darker gray on the large island. The counters are a stunning Pompeii Quartz in White Cloud. And, the backsplash is a white brick pattern with a herringbone accent above the range. This along with the Bamboo floors really transformed the area to give it a much more spacious feel that flows nicely with the rest of the home now.

Rinehart Parade House

Maplestone Construction

Cat McSwain, Maplestone Homes & Real Estate
Design ideas for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Buena Vista

Simmons and Company

True Wenge Veneer with clear finish Mehosh Diadzio
Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Jessica Court

User

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Simply Zen Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

The primary objective of this project was to create the ability to install a refrigerator sized for a family of six. The original 14 cubic foot capacity refrigerator was much too small for a four-bedroom home. Additional objects included providing wider (safer) isles, more counter space for food preparation and gathering, and more accessible storage. After installing a beaming above the original refrigerator and dual walk-in pantries (missing despite being in the original building plans), this area of the kitchen was opened up to make room for a much larger refrigerator, pantry storage, small appliance storage, and a concealed information center including backpack storage for the youngest family members (complete with an in-drawer PDAs charging station). By relocating the sink, the isle between the island and the range became much less congested and provided space for below counter pull-out pantries for oils, vinegars, condiments, baking sheets and more. Taller cabinets on the new sink wall provides improved storage for dishes. The kitchen is now more conducive to frequent entertaining but is cozy enough for a family that cooks and eats together on a night basis. The beautiful materials, natural light and marine view are the icing on the cake.

Contemporary Kitchen

Metzdorf Designs and TCM Built

Custom cabinets, granite tops, modern style appliances and lighting not only provide function but striking contrast to the exposed beam vaulted ceiling .

DIY Network’s Blog Cabin Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

This Florida Gulf home is a project by DIY Network where they asked viewers to design a home and then they built it! Talk about giving a consumer what they want! We were fortunate enough to have been picked to tile the kitchen--and our tile is everywhere! Using tile from countertop to ceiling is a great way to make a dramatic statement. But it's not the only dramatic statement--our monochromatic Moroccan Fish Scale tile provides a perfect, neutral backdrop to the bright pops of color throughout the kitchen. That gorgeous kitchen island is recycled copper from ships! Overall, this is one kitchen we wouldn't mind having for ourselves. Large Moroccan Fish Scale Tile - 130 White Photos by: Christopher Shane

Open shelving kitchen

Turner Development Group

Open shelving is all the rage. Just have to make sure you everything organized
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and grey floor.

Home on Highland Ave.

Falkon Building Company

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and bamboo floors.

Townhouse Remodel

YCC Cabinets & Millwork

Jennifer Mortensen
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Simi Valley Kitchen Remodel

Overland Remodeling & Builders

A complete kitchen remodeling project in Simi Valley. The project included a complete gut of the old kitchen with a new floorplan. The new kitchen includes: white shaker cabinets, quartz countertop, glass tile backsplash, bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights above peninsula, recess LED lights, pantry, top display cabinets, soft closing doors and drawers, concealed drawer slides and banquette seating with hidden storage

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Rich Texture of Stone Backsplash Sets the Tone for a Kitchen of Color and Character - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Contemporary Scottsdale Remodel - Cactus

Chris Jovanelly Interior Design

Contemporary black and gray kitchen with center island, open to dining room and great room. European bar pull hardware. French door wine fridge. Contemporary range hood by BEST. Faucets by Delta. Chandelier by Lamps Plus. Cabinets by Canyon Creek Katana Collection - Jason Roehner Photography

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

The remodeled kitchen brings a smile to the owner's face everyday. Photo Credit:Melinda Ortley
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Capozzi Design Build

This 1970's cape cod kitchen renovation was designed to open up the space by eliminating the table and add seating at the banquette. Since the homeowners loves to bake we created a baking area dedicated for their baking needs. This kitchen renovation features custom cabinetry finished in a creamy white paint and glaze with raised panel door style. Traditional design elements were used when designing this kitchen such as the furniture style cabinetry, stone backsplash and the custom hood vent. This cape cod home is traditional in style and inviting to all guest welcomed!!

Modern Farmhouse Homestead

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Dutch Colonial renovations

EDV Home Design & Renovation

Custom kitchen, featuring Starmark maple cabinets, black walnut butcher block island and marble counters
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and brown floor.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Byrd Tile Distributors

We absolutly love this complete kitchen remodel that was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie style. The stone mosaic kitchen backsplash is especially captivating with the undershelf lighting. The interior design and lighting was done by Rebecca Pace at RHLP Design, and the wall and floor tiles are from Byrd Tile Distributors in Raleigh, NC.

Large Kitchen with Bamboo 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!