Beautiful home built by Terry Elston in Southern Trace
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in New Orleans with brick floors.

Lake View - McEwan Custom Homes

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Victorian Kitchen featuring natural stone walls, reclaimed beams, and brick flooring.
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Horseleg Creek

KH Designs

Mid-sized country separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

A Little Provence in Santa Fe, NM

MONTGOMERY HOME DESIGN

Photo of a kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Think Construction

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

Orchard Spring Kitchen

KH Designs

Renovation to 1850's Kitchen
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dakota Kitchen and Bath - Kitchens

Dakota Kitchen and Bath

The cabinets in this butler's pantry coordinate beautifully with the homeowner's kitchen.
This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Other with granite benchtops and brick floors.

Hedwig

Thompson Custom Homes

Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Bristol Custom Home

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Restauro Casale Falecine

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina - Piano Primo - Post Opera
This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Coatesville Farmhouse

Rittenhouse Builders

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white benchtop.

New Luxury White Kitchen

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Hays Town Inspired Home: REVISITED

Ourso Designs

Fotosold
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in New Orleans with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Traditional Kitchen with Brick Floor

Spiceland Wood Products

Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, panelled appliances and brick floors.

Gabriel Builders

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Wonderful Kitchen and Breakfast room overlooking pool. Floors are from France, custom made cabinetry, plaster walls, and state of the art appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, wood benchtops, brick floors, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

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’.

Private Residence Baton Rouge, LA

Allyson Hicks Design Consulting, LLC

Chad Chenier Photography
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island and travertine splashback.

Cabin in Fitch Bay, Quebec

Jean Longpré

Jean Longpré
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and brick floors.

Stately Storybook

Glennwood Custom Builders (NC)

Photos by www.meechan.com
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Brown 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!