Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Landings Treehouse

Affinity Kitchen & Bath LLC

Affinity Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and brown floor.

Woodstock Shingle Cottage Estate

Beilman Architecture

D. Beilman
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, bamboo floors and no island.

Beacon Hill

Signature Custom Homes

This three home project in Seattle was a creative challenge we were excited to tackle. The lot sizes were long and narrow, so we decided to create a compact contemporary space. Our design team chose light solid surface elements and a dark flooring for a warmer mix. Photographer: Layne Freedle

Fitzroy North Kitchen

The Kitchen Designer

This tiny kitchen sits in the corner of this top floor apartment. A tight angle made it difficult to maximise storage - especially with the hot water service in the corner under the bench. The blue/green glass splashback extends up behind the narrow canopy and makes a splash of colour in an otherwise neutral colour scheme. Supplemented by a small mobile chopping block benchtop space is reasonable given the space. A small pantry to the left supplements the storage shown.

Mid-Century Mountain Home

Bauer Clifton Interiors

BAUER/CLIFTON INTERIORS
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.

5th Street, Bend

Dream Home Building and Design LLC

Tosnflies Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Woollahra bathroom and kitchen

Caracalla Design and Renovation

Super compact stylish bathroom and kitchen for small one bedroom apartment in woollahra. A continuity of dark wood laminate throughout bathroom and kitchen, the introduction of a strong feature kitchen splash back wall.

Making it Work

Just the Thing

AFTER: Although the cabinet doors are plain, the light maple offers warmth and subtle interest. We deliberately kept the upper cabinets hardware-free to minimize clutter. Dark brown Caesarstone counters add contrast and drama. The backsplash of dark brown glass subway tiles, with an accent band of onyx mosaic, bridges the tones of wood and stone. And we have used every available inch for storage!

Natural Contemporary Kitchen, Bar & Family Room

Fraley and Company

A closer look at our love of different woods, highlighted in this project! The cherry cabinets, over time, have and will continue to darken and become more rich in tone. Photo credit: Joshua Seaman

Rustic Kitchen

White Rabbit Interior Design

A country, rustic style kitchen with deep green cabinets and a bold yellow house keepers cupboard designed for a compact space in a Victorian terrace house. Decorated in greens with House of Hackney wallpaper and blinds

Moderen with an Asian Flare

User

Design ideas for a small asian galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen Renovation-East York

Sheila Singer Design

The custom open concept kitchen, is bright & functional...Sheila Singer Design
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island and a single-bowl sink.

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.

Beacon Hill

Signature Custom Homes

Old World Chisel - Natural Acacia

Simple Floors - Portland

Natural Acacia, from the Old World Chisel Collection by Heritage Woodcraft, features premium wide-plank (4-3/4”) engineered flooring with an Acacia veneer and a uniquely distressed look making no two planks exactly alike. This species is sourced from Southeast Asia. The wide range of natural colors with golden variations and the distressed surface accentuates the floor design which will give a natural warm look and feel for your home. Its hand carved bevel design offers a distinctive appearance that makes each plank stand out. Timeless styles are developed by the mixing of these historic techniques with modern shapes and wood species.

potrero hill

serrao design/architecture

This project reinvents a traditional San Francisco infill residence into a light filled, colorful modern home. The new design is modest in space but generous in material and detailing. An interactive relationship between the kitchen and living spaces was created with cabinetry that stretches to link the rooms spatially and functionally. The dynamic wall cabinet incorporates open and closed units in a varied, yet colorful modular composition to give variety and visual play. As a product of the couple’s strong belief in environmentally sensitive design, the remodel incorporates green building products and materials throughout. ©john todd

Designing my own home ... a work in progress

Interior Design by Lora

I designed my kitchen around a Bertazzoni stove and Bamboo Verde Granite countertops. The backsplash is gray glass subway tiles and also stainless steel above the stove and stainless steel was also used to border the whole kitchenphoto credit Interior Design by Lora

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.

Garden Party

Miller Interior Design, LLC

Discretionary applications of artful accessories add life to the house. Complementary colors like red-orange and blue-green add subtle visual texture in ombre gradations.

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!