A small guest cottage is tucked in the upstairs of the carriage house of a local historic Victorian home. Although the space is small, the homeowner wanted to be true to the historic architecture while gaining every little bit of storage space possible. We met this goal using frame-less construction cabinetry in a simple traditional style -- adding details such as the turned posts at the bar and rosette/fluting on the upper cabinets. On the refrigerator wall, we reduced the depth of the base cabinets to allow the sink to center on the window -- the corner wall cabinet also had to be reduced in depth to fit. This staggered effect lends charm to the space besides being practically necessary. Note the plank ceiling, window seat & lighted upper display in the cabinets. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Edgemont

Restored Design & Remodel Portfolio

Restored Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized galley separate kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

Gold River Fun Classic. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

This fun classic kitchen in Gold River features Columbia frameless cabinets in Sandy Hook grey. A green glass backsplash in a random matte and polished pattern complements the cabinets which are faced with both painted wood and frosted glass. The Silestone countertops in the Lyra finish have an ogee bullnose edge. The floors are finished in a rich brown porcelain tile of varying sizes that are made to resemble distressed wood. Photo Credit: Nar Fine Carpentry, Inc

Glen Lake Tower

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Steve Keating - http://www.steve-keating.com
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with white appliances.

Maui Plantation Cottage

Tervola Designs

This is an example of a tropical single-wall kitchen in Hawaii with wood benchtops, an undermount sink and white appliances.

THE HEIGHTS

GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES

Design ideas for a mediterranean galley kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Small cabin kitchen remodel

Interior Motives

This was a small cabin located in South Lake Tahoe, CA that was built in 1947. The existing kitchen was tiny, inefficient & in much need of an update. The owners wanted lots of storage and much more counter space. One challenge was to incorporate a washer and dryer into the space and another was to maintain the local flavor of the existing cabin while modernizing the features. The final photos in this project show the before photos.

Victorian Update

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Bay House

Rock House Design

Mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey splashback and beige floor.

Квартира для молодой семьи

MONOHOME

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Pacific Palisades Traditional Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Open concept, bright kitchen with custom cabinetry and panels so that a small space is integrated
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

The range is an authentic Magic Chef from the late 1920's.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Französische Jadgdresidenz

British Stoves

Schlossküche mit zweiseitiger Arbeitsinsel
Large country galley separate kitchen in Dusseldorf with a farmhouse sink, marble floors, white splashback, with island, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured floor and white appliances.

Creative colorful kitchen in Monterey

WoodMaster

A mixture of maple, alder, mahogany and metal cabinets. All clear lacquer finish.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Wood Work and Historical Restoration

Wayne Towle Master Finishing & Restoration, Inc.

This newly installed fir bead-board ceiling was finished to match the antique dining table (lower right corner) purchased in Paris.
Country single-wall kitchen pantry in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Guest house, KItchenet

Interior Analysis by Allan Skriloff

AFTER - European slide hinge used to hide the refrigerator.
Design ideas for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Greenmont

Hardwood Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a small transitional separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fountain Valley Kitchen Remodel

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

La Playa Residence

Collins DuPont Design Group

Lori Hamilton
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and white appliances.

Melrose Kitchen

Luciano Group

I used Black Walnut Countertops from Craft Art paired with classic white flush mount cabinets with Restoration Hardware pulls. The open shelving displays the owners pottery. The goal was to create a bright new space for the client while maintaining the look and feel of their over 200 year old colonial home. Eric Luciano Photographer

Brown Kitchen with White Appliances 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!