Unique Home Stays
Traditional separate kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, an undermount sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

The Labarbera Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Ally Young
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen Design

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The French Villa kitchen has custom cabinetry and pendant lighting
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Dining Rooms

Lawrence-Mayer Interior Design

This sunny and inviting kitchen is all white with a contrasting navy blue backsplash and wooden stools. Great contrast with the medium dark wood flooring against the white. Window above the sink lets a lot of light in this space. Island is designed for entertaining with 3 warming drawers.

Farmhouse Chic Kitchen

INTERIORS BY ABRAHAM

Customized kitchen with lots of modifications....Cabinets to ceiling, glass and lighting, custom hood and water filler, custom Island and desk area, and decorative design door fronts. New countertops, subway backsplash, lighting, fixtures, and hardware

The Brickstone Project

TK Building & Design

Mudrooms can have style, too! The mudroom may be one of the most used spaces in your home, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. A stylish, practical mudroom can keep your house in order and still blend with the rest of your home. This homeowner's existing mudroom was not utilizing the area to its fullest. The open shelves and bench seat were constantly cluttered and unorganized. The garage had a large underutilized area, which allowed us to expand the mudroom and create a large walk in closet that now stores all the day to day clutter, and keeps it out of sight behind these custom elegant barn doors. The mudroom now serves as a beautiful and stylish entrance from the garage, yet remains functional and durable with heated tile floors, wainscoting, coat hooks, and lots of shelving and storage in the closet. Directly outside of the mudroom was a small hall closet that did not get used much. We turned the space into a coffee bar area with a lot of style! Custom dusty blue cabinets add some extra kitchen storage, and mirrored wall cabinets add some function for quick touch ups while heading out the door.

2016 Acadiana St. Jude Dream Home

Jarod A Hebert Architect, LLC

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

My Houzz: Eclectic, Kid-Friendly Home for a Creative Couple

Caroline Sharpnack

Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2019 Houzz
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial

Rikki Snyder

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a small traditional kitchen in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, a peninsula and dark hardwood floors.

Academy

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, no island, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Interior Photography Images

Deborah Scannell Photography

Deborah Scannell Photography ~ see bigger and better quality on my website
Expansive traditional kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Rohr Construction & Associates

Maribel Rohr,
Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Jonathan Williams Claridge Collection Sandyford

Jonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink and beige benchtop.

NW Washington, DC Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen & Cathedral-Ceiling Family Room

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Drakakis Architecture, LLC Susie Soleimani Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Double Island Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Villa kitchen features two large islands centered in the middle with hidden warming drawers and extra shelving.
Expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Orlando with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen Transformation - European old world style, blends touches of shabby chic

Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD

Johnny Sundby
Photo of an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Justin and Karah's Residence

Newport Homebuilders

James Wilson
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen with Dark 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 Shabby-Chic Style 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!