Cuisine avec ilot & table pour petit déjeuner
Design ideas for a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nancy with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Réhabilitation des pièces d'eau d'un appartement - 60m2

Jeanne Grenouillère

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Milton Equestrian Home

LB Designs

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Greek Revival Expansion

Crisp Architects

Traditional open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Box in Box - monolocale | 26 mq

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Vista su cucina e zona notte. La realizzazione degli arredi progettati su misura fa sì che questo piccolo appartamento di 26 mq venga utilizzato al massimo riducendo gli sprechi al minimo. Ante scorrevoli chiuse.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Pritchard Island Guest House

STRATA ARCHITECTS PLLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Rural Holiday Home

Studio Dean

This beauty of a kitchen features some lovely details such as dark cabinets, custom wall art, vintage looking mirrored splash back, chevron pattern tiles and an island with reclaimed wood worktop.

Relooking con colori complementari

Unusual Studio

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Unica Многоцветное настроение

VERONA mobili

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Olive Green & Sustainable Bamboo

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Berliner Altbauwohnung

Wind und Wasser - Feng Shui Beratung

Nicole Schwimmer
Photo of a country kitchen in Berlin with brown benchtop.

Detalle encimera de cocina

POVEDA Studio

Detalle de encimera de cocina en Silestone marrón acabado mate formando una pequeña barra para desayuno
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor, brown benchtop, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback and porcelain floors.

Hobbs Custom

CRC Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Réhabiliation d'une grange en maison d'habitation

L'agence Métamorphose

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Pine Island Cape

Costello Fine Homes

Transitional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, with island, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

West Melbourne Residence

S O

Photo by Steven Vidovic
This is an example of an industrial kitchen in Melbourne with wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Collection - Contemporary Shaker

Kenton Jones

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

New Braunfels Complete Remodel

Scotch Construction, Inc.

The kitchen features a custom wood island with a large cooktop and ample storage in the custom pecan cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Classic Shaker Style Kitchen

Davies and Foster

Handmade classic shaker kitchen with island, designed to be the heart of the home. Efficiently designed with all the modern kitchen alliances including integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine, sink, tap, hob, extractor, oven, pull out spice rack, set of drawers, floating shelves and storage space. The internals were made from ash, the worktops and floating shelves were made from Walnut. Complementing these natural tones, the rest of the Kitchen is spray finished in Farrow and Ball '34 Calke green' and '81 Breakfast room' (Island) with a 10% sheen. All carefully designed, made and fitted by Davies and Foster.

Green 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 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!