Contemporary Kitchen with Brown Benchtop Design Ideas

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, brown benchtop and subway tile splashback.

Inner City Two

Empire Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, onyx benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 3

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

We worked closely with Mowlem & Co on the layout of the kitchen units and appliances, which feature a palette of white lacquer and wenge doors, reconstituted stone counters, and a mirrored extractor hood. Travertine floor slabs have been laid on piped underfloor heating. Photographer: Bruce Hemming

Arnos Grove Garden Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kentish Town House Renovation

Nathalie Priem Photography

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

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Paul Carver Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Кухня

Крис Медведева

Contemporary open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, a peninsula, white floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира для активной пары

МУЛАН дизайн и комплектация интерьеров

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Driffield Road

Gresford Architects Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Oxfordshire with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, no island, grey floor, brown benchtop, a farmhouse sink and black cabinets.

Villa Hulliger - Das Dreieckshaus

Philipp Architekten - Anna Philipp

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, brown benchtop, black cabinets, black appliances, a peninsula and grey floor.

Sydenham Kitchen

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A lovely mix of materials in this long galley kitchen. The German manufactured handle less kitchen furniture is a mix of matt lacquer in light pepper grey and diamond oak effect. This has been coupled with a dramatic dark stone – Dekton Laurent, which has been used for the worktops and a full height stone backsplash. We’ve broken up the length with a small peninsular island to add interest, extra storage, more worktop space, and a seating area that overlooks the garden.

Renovation cuisine Blanche et Bois Design

CUISINES BRUNO VERITE

Spacieuse, élégante et épurée, cette cuisine a de quoi vous faire rêver ! Nous avons tout refait du sol au plafond, en passant par l’électricité, la plomberie et même la peinture. En ce qui concerne l’éclairage, nous avons installé des spots dans les meubles haut ainsi qu’un luminaire au plafond dont l’intensité et la teinte sont réglables avec une télécommande. Mr & Mme B peuvent donc changer d’ambiance en fonction de leurs envies du moment. On retrouve, comme dans toutes mes créations, beaucoup de coulissants pour des cuisines toujours plus fonctionnelles. L’harmonie des couleurs est également au rendez-vous, avec une grande table en bois assortie au plan de travail et à la crédence. J’ai d’ailleurs encouragé mes clients à prendre des caissons gris assortis avec les tiroirs et le sol de la cuisine. Une couleur qui fait ressortir les façades blanches et donne cette touche design structurée. Et vous que pensez vous de cette association de couleurs ? Si vous aussi vous souhaitez transformer votre cuisine en cuisine de rêve, contactez-moi dès maintenant.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Unauffällig integrierte Speisekammer

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Der Durchgang zur Speisekammer ist perfekt in die Küchenfront integriert und fällt dadurch kaum auf.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and a peninsula.

"Малиновый сорбет"

Анастасия Уфимцева

Зона кухни в проекте квартиры типовой серии дома П-44. Вид на рабочую зону.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Touch 334/341

PremiumLife

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rosemary

328 Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Blanc bois

Concepts.D

Alliant placage bois et laque blanche mat, le plan a ete lis en Dekton Enzo pour un plan robuste pour toute la famille.La table sur mesure en bois massif. Tous les apareils ont été intégrés.

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Лилия Оськина

Кухня-гостиная, эко-стиль, рейки, белая кухня, барные стулья, деревянные рейки, полуостров, подвесные светильники, светодиодная подсветка, полубарные стулья

Avda.Icaria

Nivell Estudi de Cuines,S.L.U

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Brown Benchtop 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 Contemporary 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!