This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and grey benchtop.

White kitchen with Unique Island

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This kitchen was a great transformation of a small separate kitchen to a large open space. We removed a wall, getting rid of an awkward seating space and created a banquette for the homeowner's antique table. Overall, a much more functional use of the space.

Glen Oaks Kitchen

Chelsea Design + Construction

Clark Dugger
This is an example of a kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and red floor.

Cuisine cosy avec verrière sur mesure

A.D.O Concept

This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Project 106 (before & after)

Cutting Edge Design

Design ideas for a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, red floor and black benchtop.

Elevated Elegance | Saco, ME

Heartwood Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen remodel utilizing Shiloh Eclipse frameless cabinetry. Customized door style and paint color elevate this contemporary shaker style look.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Fabulous Fairfax Kitchen

Murphy's Design

This kitchen was all about classic efficiency with clean traditional elements that will keep the space looking fresh for years to come.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, red floor and white benchtop.

Deo Dara Main Floor

Highland Design+Build

205 Photography Several walls were removed to open up the kitchen to the rest of the living spaces. The dining room and laundry room were relocated for better flow. White cabinetry to the ceiling, Fantasy Brown marble counter tops, Wolf stainless appliances and Brazilian Cherry floors.

NoLa Classic

Space Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Värlinge Gamla Mejeri

Fotograf Jonas Norén

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Malmo with wood benchtops, white splashback, brick floors, with island, red floor, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Airy Kitchen Update

Lacy Keller Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Dillsburg Kitchen Remodel

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, red floor and white benchtop.

BAJO SOLEADO

bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Just Around The Riverbend

Ourso Designs

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Bluff

Dimon Designs, LLC

Omayah Atassi Photography Perfect from every angle. Dimon Designs Mundelein, IL 60060
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, red floor and white benchtop.

Bright and quaint Kitchen

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor, white benchtop, no island and mosaic tile splashback.

Glamorous Kitchen

Sharer Design Group LLC

Dining at home has never looked so good! This glamorous kitchen renovation in downtown Plymouth, Michigan has us ready for a dinner party (socially distanced, of course!) Our own full-overlay custom Sharer Cabinetry is painted in a soft linen color, complimented by quartz perimeter counter tops. The furniture-style center island is topped with a luxurious porcelain counter top, while a beveled marble tile backsplash adds movement and dimension to the room. Custom made cabinet panels conceal appliances for a polished and seamless look. The room’s crowning feature is an imposing custom-made hood by Classic Custom Metalworks, made of stainless steel with brass accents. The soft color palette, mixed with transitional design elements and natural stone accents creates a gorgeous yet practical space, perfect for everything from informal family meals to hosting posh dinner parties. #kitchenremodel #customcabinetry #michiganmade #interiordesign #homerenovations #glamkitchen

CASA LB

PadiglioneB

Vista 3/4 in evidenza lo sbalzo del piano in marmo.
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble floors, a peninsula, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen & Living Room Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Painted ceiling, new cabinets, and new appliances dramatically transformed this kitchen!
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

White Kitchen with Red Floor 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!