Located on a partially wooded lot in Elburn, Illinois, this home needed an eye-catching interior redo to match the unique period exterior. The residence was originally designed by Bow House, a company that reproduces the look of 300-year old bow roof Cape-Cod style homes. Since typical kitchens in old Cape Cod-style homes tend to run a bit small- or as some would like to say, cozy – this kitchen was in need of plenty of efficient storage to house a modern day family of three. Advance Design Studio, Ltd. was able to evaluate the kitchen’s adjacent spaces and determine that there were several walls that could be relocated to allow for more usable space in the kitchen. The refrigerator was moved to the newly excavated space and incorporated into a handsome dinette, an intimate banquette, and a new coffee bar area. This allowed for more countertop and prep space in the primary area of the kitchen. It now became possible to incorporate a ball and claw foot tub and a larger vanity in the elegant new full bath that was once just an adjacent guest powder room. Reclaimed vintage Chicago brick paver flooring was carefully installed in a herringbone pattern to give the space a truly unique touch and feel. And to top off this revamped redo, a handsome custom green-toned island with a distressed black walnut counter top graces the center of the room, the perfect final touch in this charming little kitchen.

Blue Glass Grey Stone Mosaic Kitchen Wall Tile SGMT026

My Building Shop

glass mosaic stone mosaic kitchen wall tile backsplash
Mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors and with island.

Belle Isle Bombshell

Design Directions

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Farmhouse

DM Deco Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Bernard Residence - Lafayette, LA

Entre Nous Design

Chad Chenier
Mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and brown floor.

Kitchens

Samuelson Cabinets, LLC

Heidi A. Long
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Manhattan Beach

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

Zeke Ruelas Photography Mike Woodcock Kitchen Design/Build
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, marble benchtops, window splashback and red floor.

White Painted Cabinets in an Alamo Heights Kitchen Remodel

Paper Moon Painting

These shaker cabinets were painted white as part of this full kitchen remodel in a lovely Alamo Heights home. Don't forget to check out the "before" pic!

Kitchens

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Ivory Kitchen Cabinets

DJ Cabinets

Photo credits: In Over My Head Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farm House Style Remodel on Live Oak

First Choice Custom Builders

Epic Foto Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Outdoor Lounge and pool

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

Hannah Gilker Photography, Outdoor kitchen and lounge space. Sectional seating, pergola and fire pit
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Trinidad Rustic Modern

Arcata Cabinet & Design Company

Another kitchen layout that began dysfunctional and ugly! A wall was removed and a hallway entrance relocated, to create a lovely open plan space. Nestled in redwoods, this kitchen features beautiful rustic wood and lots of upgrades (roll-outs, spice drawer, glass cabinets, wall message center, tray dividers and more)! Following the kitchen, the homeowner added a custom Record Cabinet, 2 bathrooms, laundry room and movie room in the same finish.

Geneseo, IL- a Historic Home Kitchen Updated with a Nod to the Past

Village Home Stores

Painted white cabinets and an island in a Hickory wood stain in the "Driftwood" finish. Cabinetry by Koch and Q Quartz tops in Calacatta Classique color. Brick tile floors. Kitchen remodeled by Village Home Stores from start to finish.

Classic country kitchen

Sweet Water Woodworks, LLC

Working on an older home creates unique challenges. How do you maintain the charm of a farmhouse and still bring it up to date with newer details? We were able to accomplish just that in this gorgeous kitchen.

Custom Audubon-2320

Manuel Builders, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Country Club Home Set To Entertain

Ourso Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tops, Floors and Backsplash

Malsnee Tile and Stone, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Brick 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!