Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition

MainStreet Design Build

On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography

Historic Brookside

Meridian Construction Corp.

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Washington, DC Contemporary Kitchen & Powder Room

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Masterpiece

apartmentjeanie

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with light wood cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and marble benchtops.

Sadie II Stool

Barstool Comforts

These stools are built by Grand Rapids Chair. Co. You can shop them online at www.barstoolcomforts.com
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash & Paint / Complete Kitchen Remodel

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - This modern, one of a kind kitchen remodel, brings us flat paneled cabinets, in both blue/gray and white with a a beautiful mosaic styled blue backsplash. It is offset by a wonderful, burnt orange flooring (as seen in the reflection of the stove) and also provides stainless steel fixtures and appliances.

Barn conversion in Hertfordshire

John Ladbury and Company

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, pink splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Musterhaus RONNE GÄRTEN

Stilquelle

Smilla Dankert
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Cologne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, no island and pink splashback.

Drawers

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Herne Hill, London, SE24

UNFOLD architecture + design

Kitchen refurbishment, ground floor WC and new rear crittall style glazing opening up onto rear garden. Photos by Malcolm Menzies / 82mm
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clear Drive Kitchen

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright Transitional Refresh

Everything Home

In this gorgeous Carmel residence, the primary objective for the great room was to achieve a more luminous and airy ambiance by eliminating the prevalent brown tones and refinishing the floors to a natural shade. The kitchen underwent a stunning transformation, featuring white cabinets with stylish navy accents. The overly intricate hood was replaced with a striking two-tone metal hood, complemented by a marble backsplash that created an enchanting focal point. The two islands were redesigned to incorporate a new shape, offering ample seating to accommodate their large family. In the butler's pantry, floating wood shelves were installed to add visual interest, along with a beverage refrigerator. The kitchen nook was transformed into a cozy booth-like atmosphere, with an upholstered bench set against beautiful wainscoting as a backdrop. An oval table was introduced to add a touch of softness. To maintain a cohesive design throughout the home, the living room carried the blue and wood accents, incorporating them into the choice of fabrics, tiles, and shelving. The hall bath, foyer, and dining room were all refreshed to create a seamless flow and harmonious transition between each space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-home-redesign-remodeling

New Project

Karen Linder Interior Designs

Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Real Log Homes

Walnut Ridge Homes, Inc.

Rustic meets modern in this beautiful log home kitchen. Built by Walnut Ridge Homes in Shelbyville KY.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Pampas - Surrey showroom. Traditional kitchen details with splashes of colour.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Handleless Plum Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A contemporary, handleless kitchen in a 1960's home extension. Plenty of clean lines, minimalist aesthetic and a bold vibrant colour.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Milton Kitchen

Hustler Design House

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vibrant Kitchen Remodel

Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England

Photography by Erin Little
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized Pink Kitchen 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!