Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Colorful Eclectic Kitchen

N C R

We gave this small, dark kitchen a creative, bold, and bright new design! With a need for more functionality, light, and style we installed fresh new marble counters and a large kitchen island. Additional storage was added throughout the space with plenty of pull-out drawers and cabinets. The final touch was painting the kitchen island a deep red, which paired beautifully with the warm hue of the butcher block countertop. We extended the feel of the kitchen by removing a wall that connected to an adjacent bedroom, thus creating a bright and airy space with plenty of natural light and a feeling of openness. The connecting room went through minor changes as well, outfitted with custom drawers to match the kitchen cabinets, tying the spaces together seamlessly with the rest of the home. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest.

Brookline Kitchen Designed for Bakers

Feinmann, Inc.

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Bernal Heights Remodel: Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath and Stairs

Brent Daniel

Kitchen detail: Heath Ceramics tile backsplash. (Old Heath Ceramics pitcher, too). Photo by Brent L Daniel
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Down Home

Kathryn Elise Brown

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Seattle with light wood cabinets.

The Little Kitchen That Could!

atmosphere kitchen and bath

Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

ARTOLA LANDETXEA

User

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen up date

Dodson Builders Construction Inc.

Khrysten Kent
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Little High St.

Vaneri Studio

Small kithcen remodel. Design by Ruth Ellen Outlaw, contracting by Weston Construction, countertops byy Albemarle Countertop, photography by Amy Morris of Oak and Arrow.

Back Painted Glass Backsplash

ABC Glass and Mirror

ABC Glass and Mirror, Inc.
Modern kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Garfield Project

Kitchen Designs by Decor

designed by: Greg Palmer and Corina Penner photo by: Alex Wexler
Small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

Daily Telegraphy/House & Garden Fair 2000 Showhouse

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was designed for The House and Garden show house which was organised by the IDDA (now The British Institute of Interior Design). Tim Wood was invited to design the kitchen for the showhouse in the style of a Mediterranean villa. Tim Wood designed the kitchen area which ran seamlessly into the dining room, the open garden area next to it was designed by Kevin Mc Cloud. This bespoke kitchen was made from maple with quilted maple inset panels. All the drawers were made of solid maple and dovetailed and the handles were specially designed in pewter. The work surfaces were made from white limestone and the sink from a solid limestone block. A large storage cupboard contains baskets for food and/or children's toys. The larder cupboard houses a limestone base for putting hot food on and flush maple double sockets for electrical appliances. This maple kitchen has a pale and stylish look with timeless appeal. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

Kitchen Remodels

J Davies Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

réhabilitation d'une maison de hameau

AR-architecture

Fanny Anais D.
Small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint-Etienne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

ARTOLA LANDETXEA

User

This is an example of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

Small Space Remodel

Benbow & Associates

David Deitrich
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

A Beautiful Burlington Modern Kitchen

Euro Kitchens

Chalet Eiche "Manhattan" and Magnolia "Lux" High Gloss line kitchen . Special features include custom island, red glass backsplash, LED lighting and recessed panelling. Photos by: TinkerBox Creative Media

Du pep's dans la cuisine

Sarah-archi-in

Eclectic kitchen in Marseille with orange splashback, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

réhabilitation d'une maison de hameau

AR-architecture

Fanny Anais D.
Design ideas for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint-Etienne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Bernal Heights Remodel: Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath and Stairs

Brent Daniel

Corner of kitchen, showing range and sink (and paneled dishwasher). Also shows how the Heath Ceramic backsplash tile looks different in different light. Photo by Brent L Daniel

Red Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets 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!