A dark and dramatic kitchen, adorned with brushed brass accents, stands boldly upon a foundation of warm tones and pristine white tiles. Infusing a touch of Scandinavian charm into the classic setting of a traditional Edinburgh property, characterized by its lofty ceilings and preserved original features.

A Tranquil Fusion of Green and White Kitchen Renovation

Boss Design Center

Welcome to our latest kitchen renovation project, where classic French elegance meets contemporary design in the heart of Great Falls, VA. In this transformation, we aim to create a stunning kitchen space that exudes sophistication and charm, capturing the essence of timeless French style with a modern twist. Our design centers around a harmonious blend of light gray and off-white tones, setting a serene and inviting backdrop for this kitchen makeover. These neutral hues will work in harmony to create a calming ambiance and enhance the natural light, making the kitchen feel open and welcoming. To infuse a sense of nature and add a striking focal point, we have carefully selected green cabinets. The rich green hue, reminiscent of lush gardens, brings a touch of the outdoors into the space, creating a unique and refreshing visual appeal. The cabinets will be thoughtfully placed to optimize both functionality and aesthetics. Throughout the project, our focus is on creating a seamless integration of design elements to produce a cohesive and visually stunning kitchen. The cabinetry, hood, light fixture, and other details will be meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring longevity and a timeless appeal. Countertop Material: Quartzite Cabinet: Frameless Custom cabinet Stove: Ilve 48" Hood: Plaster field made Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting

An Influencer's Kitchen

The Wood Works

Photo of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

UNA ZONA GIORNO SU DUE LIVELLI

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Vista della cucina in legno bianca laccata con zone in rovere brunito. Pavimento in parquet di rovere sbiancato della Listone Giordano. Foto di Simone Marulli

Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Revival Style Kitchen & Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Revival-style kitchen
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Carnegie Hill Townhouse

Weil Friedman Architects

Weil Friedman designed this small kitchen for a townhouse in the Carnegie Hill Historic District in New York City. A cozy window seat framed by bookshelves allows for expanded light and views. The entry is framed by a tall pantry on one side and a refrigerator on the other. The Lacanche stove and custom range hood sit between custom cabinets in Farrow and Ball Calamine with soapstone counters and aged brass hardware.

High Falls Arctic Shiloh Kitchen

User

This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hinsdale North Adams Street

Plain & Posh

This small kitchen space needed to have every inch function well for this young family. By adding the banquette seating we were able to get the table out of the walkway and allow for easier flow between the rooms. Wall cabinets to the counter on either side of the custom plaster hood gave room for food storage as well as the microwave to get tucked away. The clean lines of the slab drawer fronts and beaded inset make the space feel visually larger.

Modern Kitchen Renovation in Glover Park, Washington DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glen Ridge, NJ

User

Design ideas for a large u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

martucci 48 cucina

Officine Architetti

la casa è ubicata in un antico palazzo del 700, lo stile è un classico rivisitato in chiave moderna.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Naples with an integrated sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Cambridge Condo Stylish Small Kitchen

Denyne Designs

This stylish small kitchen features white recessed panel cabinetry with a black granite countertop, stainless appliances and a beautifully crafted tile backsplash in cool grey and white tones. The inside mount shades highlight the beautifully detailed window casings while the top down/bottom up style provide natural light without compromising privacy. Finally, a graceful traditional oriental rug grounds the space.

Küche im Altbau - Bonn Weststadt

Hermjo Wolf Möbelwerkstätten

Inspiration for a large contemporary separate kitchen in Bonn with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Portland Craftsman Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

COOPER Design Build

This vibrant, Craftsman-style kitchen features an island with a built-in microwave, Quartz countertops, and a custom subway tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Reforma de piso en Cabruñana

David Olmos Arquitectos

Luis Díaz Díaz
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Farmington HOBI Design Award Winner 2018. Best Restoration Project Farmington H

Showcase Kitchens

This photo draws attention to the custom wood hood and the cabinet with glass doors to show off your special dishware. There is plenty of storage area in this kitchen!

Sea Cliff Huntington Beach

Remodel Experts, Inc.

Design ideas for a large tropical l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farm House Retreat

BKC of Westfield

BKC of Westfield
Photo of a small country galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop, with island and brown floor.

NE Portland Bungalow Remodel

Right Arm Construction

Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Separate Kitchen with Light Hardwood 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!