This maple kitchen was designed with Ultracraft Destiny cabinets in the Crystal Lake door style. Featuring a Melted Brie Paint finish, this kitchen provides an elegant vibe that sets the tone for the entire home.

White Transitional Kitchen Staggered Height Cabinets

Design Line Kitchens

Nettie Einhorn Designer Rene Costabile
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and with island.

San Diego Kitchen remodel 7

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

This modern kitchen features a Pental quartz in Sparkling White counter-top with a Lucente glass Morning Fog subway tile backsplash and bright white grout. The cabinets were refaced with a Shaker style door and Richelieu pulls. The cabinets all have under-cap LED dimmable tape lights. The appliances are all stainless steel including the range-hood. The sink is a white apron front style sink. Photography by Scott Basile

Metro Cashmere Kitchen with Modern Bar Handles

Barbury Kitchens Ltd.

A U-shaped kitchen with laminated tops, integrated appliances and PWS Cashmere doors.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Wiltshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, plywood floors and no island.

East Vancouver Modern West Coast Living

Kitchen Art Design

KAD was able to customize so many elements to maximize the function and style of the kitchen, including a custom hood fan. Other highlights from the kitchen include a quartzite waterfall countertop in Super White, panelled appliances that add to the understated look, eye-catching oversized pendant lights from Ralph Lauren and a Calacatta marble backsplash that adds both warmth and sophistication.

Green Shaker and Exposed Oak Kitchen

newrooms kitchens bedrooms & bathrooms

This kitchen creates a unique twist on the classic Shaker style by combining handleless wall cabinets with painted Shaker base cabinets. The exposed oak adds a beautiful splash of warmth amongst the subtle Cardamom green cabinets – a fabulous alternative to using a grey or blue shade for your kitchen.

Cool Grey Modern Day Shaker

Planet Furniture

The Square Frame design of this Handmade in Hitchin kitchen brings the Shaker right up to date. The chunky Stainless Steel handles (note the different shapes!) and contemporary paint colours provide a fresh twist on a traditional classic. The Minerva Ice Crystal worktop complements the cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball's Pavilion Grey and provides a dramatic contrast to the pantry unit hand painted in Anthracite Grey. The bespoke pantry unit was specially commissioned as a stand-alone piece that would house the breakfast essentials as well look handsome and individual. Featuring all the highly skilled details that are the trademark of this particular range which will ensure this piece stands the test of time. And, of course, the paint choice is stunning with the white-washed floor!

Modern Kitchen

lnclighting.llc

LALUZ Home offers more than just distinctively beautiful home products. We've also backed each style with award-winning craftsmanship, unparalleled quality and superior service. We believe that the products you choose from LALUZ Home should exceed functionality and transform your spaces into stunning, inspiring settings.

Aurora Australis Gaea Collection

Aurora Australis Interior

Stunning LEDs combined with a mirror toe kick create the illusion that the island is floating. wow
Expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, plywood floors and a peninsula.

Panama City

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Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

East Marion Moss

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This Maple kitchen was designed with Starmark cabinets in the Venice door style. Featuring Moss Green and Stone Tinted Varnish finishes, the Cambria Berwyn countertop adds to nice touch to this clean kitchen.

San Diego Kitchen remodel 7

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

Green Shaker and Exposed Oak Kitchen

newrooms kitchens bedrooms & bathrooms

Kitchen Remodels

J. Anderson Contracting

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, a peninsula, medium wood cabinets and brown floor.

Manhattan via Melbourne kitchen

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Tom Roe
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White kitchen with natural venner

HANÁK NÁBYTEK

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors and no island.

Cool Grey Modern Day Shaker

Planet Furniture

Full Renovation at North Sydney

Total Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Modern West Coast Living

Kitchen Art Design

Perfect paring of wood and stone on this eyecatching island. This kitchen features a marbled waterfall edge countertop, hugging a white oak shaker door.

Cabrillo LA Remodeling Kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

U-shaped Kitchen with Plywood 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!