The vertical wood grain of the Oak Classic Brown accented with Beige gloss finish create a striking balance. The tall cabinet units along the back wall contain pantry pullouts to maximize storage space. The extended countertop provide intimate seating which is continued into the living space though the use of rich finishes and Hanak furniture selections.

Kitchens

Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.

Our custom homes are built on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL in the growing communities of Melbourne, FL and Viera, FL. As a custom builder in Brevard County we build custom homes in the communities of Wyndham at Duran, Charolais Estates, Casabella, Fairway Lakes and on your own lot.

Rustic Kitchen

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

Miller Architects, PC
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and with island.

Carus - kitchen

ProGrass Home and Landscape Improvements

www.terryiverson.com Considering a kitchen remodel? Give HomeServices by ProGrass a call. We have over 60+ years combined experience and are proud members of NARI.

Dining

Lighting Elegance

Inspiration for an asian galley kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Pure Rustic Mountain House

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymwid
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and quartzite benchtops.

Moonlight Ranch Residence

Locati Architects

Roger Wade Studio
Photo of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

French Country Gothic Mountain

Mark Sinsky Architect, PA

Dan Forer
Inspiration for a large modern open plan kitchen in Charlotte with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Allen's Point Castle-Like Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Details

Phil Mello of Big Fish Studio
Expansive traditional eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Bloomfield Renovation

Tutto Interiors

Complete restructure of this lower level. This space was a 2nd bedroom that proved to be the perfect space for this galley kitchen which holds all that a full kitchen has. ....John Carlson Photography

Capitol Hill Restoration

Superior Construction Services

Lydia Cutter & Jesse Snyder
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Great Kitchens

Jenkins Custom Homes

These award-winning kitchens represent luxury at its finest. These are just a sample of the many custom homes we have built as a custom home builder in Austin, Texas.

Textured Kitchen Hood

Cheryl D & Company

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

contemporary kitchen

Michelle Miner Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, matchstick tile splashback and multi-coloured splashback.

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

GE Kitchen Appliances

Baron's Major Brands

GE appliances answer real-life needs. Define trends. Simplify routines. And upgrade the look and feel of the living space. Through ingenuity and innovation, next generation features are solving real-life needs. With a forward-thinking tradition that spans over 100 years, today’s GE appliances sync perfectly with the modern lifestyle.

Midcentury Home Addition and renovation

Donald Lococo Architects

The kitchen was designed two years ago and was then erased and redesigned when the world became a different place a year later. As everyone attempted to flatten the curve, our goal in this regard was to create a kitchen that looked forward to a sharp curve down and of a happier time To that promise for happier times, the redesign, a goal was to make the kitchen brighter and more optimistic. This was done by using simple, primary shapes and circular pendants and emphasizing them in contrast, adding a playful countenance. The selection of a dynamic grain of figured walnut also contributes as this once-living material and its sinuous grain adds motion, rhythm, and scale. Proud of their 1970s home, one challenge of the design was to balance a 1970's feel and stay current. However, many ‘70s references looked and felt outdated. The first step was a changed mindset. Just like the return of the ‘40s bath and the retro movement a few years ago, every era returns in some way. Chronologically, the '70s will soon be here. Our design looked to era-specific furniture and materials of the decade. Figured walnut was so pervasive in the era: this motif was used on car exteriors such as the 1970 Town and Country Station Wagon, which debuted the same year the existing home was built. We also looked at furniture specific to the decade. The console stereo is referenced not only by high legs on the island but also by the knurled metal cabinet knobs reminiscent of often-used stereo dials. Knurled metalwork is also used on the kitchen faucet. The design references the second piece of '70s furniture in our modern TV tray, which is angled to face the television in the family room. Its round pencil and mug holder cutouts follow the design of walnut consoles and dashboard of the station wagon and other elements of the time.

Joshua Tree

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Cotswold Barn Conversion

Interiors By Chloe

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Brown Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!