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.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige benchtop.

School house reno

Flatbrook & CO

View from custom dining nook, plaster hood, cement tiles, brick floors Ytk Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and red floor.

Kitchen Remodel - Albuquerque Northeast Heights

Sharp Industries, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brick floors and no island.

Acequia Trail

Design Alliance

Real Home Photo
Photo of a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Albuquerque with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mountaintop Brilliance

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Santa Fe - Lotteria Kitchen

Carved Custom Cabinets

This Spanish colonial panel style from carvedcabinet.com (Carved Custom Cabinets) was inspired by a 200 year old, small, hand carved trunk on legs displayed in the Museum of New Mexico. It was found in a village north of Santa Fe. The trim surrounding the panels was inspired by a book on the history of woodworking in New Mexico. Finished in a honey (Miel) with dark glaze to bring out the carving and medium distressing.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, with island, brick floors, panelled appliances, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, red floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen-Living Portfolio

Ziebart Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and black benchtop.

Trinidad Rustic Modern

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Private House 104

Francesca Pagliai Studio Fotografico

Photo by Francesca Pagliai
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, brick floors and a peninsula.

Lafayette Home - Kitchen / Breakfast / Living

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brick floors.

Gabriel Builders

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Wonderful Kitchen and Breakfast room overlooking pool. Floors are from France, custom made cabinetry, plaster walls, and state of the art appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, wood benchtops, brick floors, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Bristol Custom Home

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Mediterranean Home

Turnstone Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, ceramic splashback, brick floors, brown floor, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

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.

Portfolio

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and multiple islands.

Downtown Greenville Kitchen/Dining

Daniel Builders, Inc.

Custom Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, a single-bowl sink and brick floors.

Modern Home in El Dorado

Pink Dwelling

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Santa Fe - Lotteria Kitchen

Carved Custom Cabinets

The stove is a vintage 1950's O'Keefe and Merritt. The refrigerator is a vintage 1950's Westinghouse which was painted to match the ceiling wood bead board ceiling.

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!