Yellow Farmhouse Kitchen | Imperial Beach, CA

All custom made cabinetry that was color matched to the entire suite of GE Cafe matte white appliances paired with champagne bronze hardware that coordinates beautifully with the Delta faucet and cabinet / drawer hardware. The counter surfaces are Artic White quartz with custom hand painted clay tiles for the entire range wall with custom floating shelves and backsplash. We used my favorite farrow & ball Babouche 223 (yellow) paint for the island and Sherwin Williams 7036 Accessible Beige on the walls. Hanging over the island is a pair of glazed clay pots that I customized into light pendants. We also replaced the builder grade hollow core back door with a custom designed iron and glass security door. The barstools were a fabulous find on Craigslist that we became mixologists with a selection of transparent stains to come up with the perfect shade of teal and we installed brand new bamboo flooring! This was such a fun project to do, even amidst Covid with all that the pandemic delayed, and a much needed burst of cheer as a daily result.

Fishtown, Philadelphia: Eclectic multi-floor renovation

Buckminster Green LLC

Andrea Cipriani Mecchi: photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, bamboo floors, no island, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown floor.

Zalk Kitchen and Bath

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

Contemporary/Transitional style in a birch with stain. Stone backsplash. 5" Bamboo flooring. Designed by Sticks 2 Stones Cabinetry Lori Douthat @ downtoearthphotography

Modern Kitchen

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Blending contemporary and historic styles requires innovative design and a well-balanced aesthetic. That was the challenge we faced in creating a modern kitchen for this historic home in Lynnfield, MA. The final design retained the classically beautiful spatial and structural elements of the home while introducing a sleek sophistication. We mixed the two design palettes carefully. For instance, juxtaposing the warm, distressed wood of an original door with the smooth, brightness of non-paneled, maple cabinetry. A cork floor and accent cabinets of white metal add texture while a seated, step-down peninsula and built in bookcase create an open transition from the kitchen proper to an inviting dining space. This is truly a space where the past and present can coexist harmoniously. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Condominium Kitchen, Nashville, TN

Connie Long Interiors

Condominium Kitchen Renovation, located in Nashville, TN, using manufactured cabinetry with custom detailing.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Mid-Century Modern

LaDyne Design

Stephen LaDyne
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and window splashback.

A Kitchen for Today in a Classic Craftsman Home

Sustainable Home

The natural wood tones in this craftsman kitchen are balanced by the cool grey countertops, and are tied together by the quiet tones in the backsplash. The square pendant lighting gives this kitchen a modern feel and echoes the craftsman motif. Deeper closed cabinets on one side of the kitchen hide a washer dryer, broom closet, and pantry supplies. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson

Peachtree Hills Kitchen Remodel

Blake Shaw Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, a peninsula and bamboo floors.

Santa Barbara, California

Debra Lynn Henno Design

Photography Alexander Vertikoff
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Walnut Slab and White High-Gloss Acrylic Slab | Los Angeles, CA

The Cabinet Face

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Innovative Cabinet Storage

K&N Appliance Gallery

This innovative Wood-Mode cabinet drawer design is an unusual shape, but it’s the perfect place to store your cleaning supplies and other miscellaneous items!

Copper Dune granite from UGM's Wow Collection

UNIVERSAL GRANITE & MARBLE

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Madison B

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Shutterbug
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Douglass St. San Francisco

Chroma Colors, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and bamboo floors.

Grandin Terrace

Carlton Edwards

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Somerset, NJ Kitchen

Tom Hartman LLC

Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Glossy white with a bold back splash - Schaumburg, IL

CraftedWild Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and grey floor.

San Francisco High-Rise Home

Cheng Design

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • Eat-in Kitchen featuring Concrete Countertops and Okeanito Hood, San Francisco High-Rise Home Dynamic, updated materials and a new plan transformed a lifeless San Francisco condo into an urban treasure, reminiscent of the client’s beloved weekend retreat also designed by Cheng Design. The simplified layout provides a showcase for the client’s art collection while tiled walls, concrete surfaces, and bamboo cabinets and paneling create personality and warmth. The kitchen features a rouge concrete countertop, a concrete and bamboo elliptical prep island, and a built-in eating area that showcases the gorgeous downtown view. Photography: Matthew Millman

Skandi style kitchen

Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography

Photography by Veronica Rodriguez.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, brick splashback, bamboo floors and beige floor.

Mid-sized 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!