This Brookhaven kitchen was designed to keep with the clean, traditional elegance the rest of the home portrayed. The white lace finish and passageway to the living room opened up the space and allowed for additional natural light to flow in. The granite countertops and tile backsplash in neutral colors added subtle touches of dimension and warmth while keeping with feel of the space. Professional, stainless steel appliances continued to add a up-to-date styling with matching hardware. Designed by Ashley Kasper, AKBD. Photography by Laura Minor.

Garden House

Keith Anding Architect

Michael Hospelt Photography
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, brick floors, a peninsula, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and red floor.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Small eclectic kitchen pantry in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and brown benchtop.

Outdoor Kitchens

New Leaf Construction

Outdoor Kitchens
This is an example of a small tropical u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

Butler' Panty Cabinets

Monteforte Construction Inc.

Butler's pantry service area. Granite counters with an under mount sink. Sub way tile backsplash and barrel ceiling. Herringbone patterned floor tile. Carved wood appliques and corbels.

Before and After Kitchens

OTW Interiors

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a triple-bowl sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, recessed-panel cabinets and a peninsula.

Thorp White Inset Kitchen 15449

THORCRAFT Custom Kitchens

Looking for an antique charm? This kitchen has it! A combination of the right materials, colors, and furniture, makes this remodeled space blend well with the rest of this 19th century home.

KAMAKURAの家

POWDERYELLOW

Photo by PowderYellow
This is an example of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, tile benchtops, white appliances and brick floors.

SG01 - Norddeutschland

EMMA B. HOME

Interior Design Konzept & Umsetzung: EMMA B. HOME Fotograf: Markus Tedeskino
Photo of a small country single-wall separate kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Birch - Pantry. Overview. cabinet details.

Thomas Ford & Sons

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Surrey with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, brick floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen house addition

CH Architects

Kitchen house cupboards
Photo of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, brown floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

In Campagna Cucina

Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, no island, ceramic splashback, brick floors and orange floor.

Split Level Pueblo Style Home

Pink Dwelling

Elisa Macomber, Barker Realty
Small l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, brick floors and no island.

The Dairy Barn

Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.

Other historic traces remain such as the feeding trough, now converted into bench seating. However, the renovation includes many updates as well. A dual toned herringbone Endicott brick floor replaces the slab floor formerly sloped for drainage.

Adobe Casita

Design Studio 1127

This is an example of a small country galley kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

Adobe Casita

Design Studio 1127

Open concept small but updated kitchen. With drawer refrigerator and freezer on island.
Photo of a small galley kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

Victorian kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we restored an antique home to its vintage roots. The many-times remodeled kitchen was desperately in need of a unifying theme so we used Pavilion Raised cabinetry in a cottage finish to bring back a bygone era. The homeowner purchased Elmira Stove Works antique style appliances, reclaimed wood for the bar counter, and rustic (grayed brick) flooring. Victorian period appropriate inset cabinetry is hand distressed for a ‘lived-in’ look. The owners are avid antique collectors of unique Americana freestanding pieces and accessories which add a wealth of playful accents, while at the same time, are useful items for the cook. Together these details create a kitchen that fits comfortably in this classic home. The island features a Special Cottage Russian Olive finish with bead board paneling, turned posts, curved valances, a farmhouse style sink, paneled dishwasher and, finally, a unique combination cabinet with double trash facing the front and a shallow cabinet with wire mesh door facing out the side. The inset doorstyle called for combination cabinets blending such items as a base corner turn-out cabinet with drawers and then a base pull-out pantry. We included wicker baskets, fine-line drawer inserts, a dish rack and wall storage with faux cubby drawers (the drawers are full width with multiple drawerheads). Note also the eyebrow pediment, pull-out pantry and the hide-away doors on the ‘appliance wall’.

English Traditional Kitchen

Constructive Design Services

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Insidesign

Small country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, open cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, brick floors and no island.

Birch - Pantry. Overview.

Thomas Ford & Sons

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Surrey with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brick floors and green benchtop.

Small Kitchen with Brick 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!