Shannon Fontaine
Small midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle

'g' Green Design Center

Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. This photo shows bamboo flooring and a well organized and planned kitchen layout. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography

Art Deco & Blue

RL Design

Blue Gator Photography
This is an example of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen and Entry Closet

Sandrin Leung Inc.

Photos by Ana Sandrin
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Custom Home

Parsons Construction Inc

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Mountain Home

Bauer Clifton Interiors

BAUER/CLIFTON INTERIORS
This is an example of a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Trevelyan House

Bradley Van Der Straeten

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

This small townhouse kitchen has no windows (it has a sliding glass door across from the dining nook) and had a limited budget. The owners planned to live in the home for 3-5 more years. The challenge was to update and brighten the space using Ikea cabinets while creating a custom feel with good resale value.

Queen Anne Condo

Diane Foreman - Luna Kitchen and Bath

Roger Turk, Northlight Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, a peninsula, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Rénovation complète d'appartement

Sékure travaux

Rénovation et aménagement cuisine dans un projet de rénovation complète d'un appartement.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Angers with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bellevue Townhouse Kitchen

Ellen Weiss Design

City House

Michelle Miller Interiors

Small modern galley separate kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

West Chester Apartment Remodel

Inspirational Design & Construction

This apartment is in a historic house in the town of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Before the remodel this apartment unit was in rough shape, but has been completely transformed. The kitchen and bathroom have white shaker cabinets, and chrome fixtures. The bathroom is very luxurious; with marble floors and vanity top, floor to ceiling shower tile and walk in glass, and frosted glass door into the bathroom and bedroom. The bedroom and kitchen have an exposed brick wall, which shows the character and evolution of this historic house.

Small Pantry space organized

User

built in door storage in pantry
Photo of a small traditional kitchen pantry in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets and bamboo floors.

Eco-Chic Oasis: Green Island

Reno Maryland

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fit For Function

Julie Piesz Interiors, Inc.

Julie Piesz, CKBD
Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

The Blues

Jennifer Ryan Design

The old galley kitchen is gone! By removing the wall we were able to create an open floor plan and get a peninsula with eating space. There is a pantry, slide out appliance cabinet with power, and on the back side is another cabinet on the living room side.

Minnehaha Falls Kitchen Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This is an example of a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wahiawa Residence

Boss Architecture LLC

This is an example of a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and brown floor.

Cowra Renovation

Lazarou Joinery

Extra clean floor/kick line has been achieved by applying kick faces after the flooring is laid and polished. Note the elevated , pest proof range kicker, just another little detail that gives a real finish to this compact space. Photo by Brent Young Photography.

Small Kitchen with Bamboo 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!