Alexandria, Virginia - Modern Transitional - Kitchen

Alexandria, Virginia Modern Transitional Kitchen #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Keith Miller of Keiana Interiors

Lakeland Cottage, Cumbria

User

Photo of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, no island and black floor.

Santa Monica Contemporary Kitchen

New Generation Home Improvements

Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with with island, flat-panel cabinets, marble splashback, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinets

Berkshire Hills Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Ocala Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Guest House

John Harrison Jones, AIA Architect

Bengel Design Interiors Chad Mellon Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets with an Industrial Feel

Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry

Dan Ryan — Southfield Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and an undermount sink.

Harbour Pointe (Mukilteo, WA) Kitchen

WoodHart Interiors & Design, LLC

Featured on Houzz: 'Kitchen of the Week' Photographer: Dan Farmer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wood and High Gloss Contemporary Kitchen

Cabinet Innovations

Full view of this stunning contemporary Wood-Mode kitchen with heavy moulding throuhout. Perimeter cabinets feature the Vanguard Plus door style on Plain Sawn Walnut. Both islands feature the Vanguard MDF door style with the Gloss Nordic White finish. Island tops are Snow White by Zodiiaq; Bar island features a Walnut wood top by Grothouse Lumber. Cooktop wall features the Kashmir White Granite top with the Cubica Blanco backsplash by Porcelanosa. Flooring by Porcelanosa in Rapid Gris. All appliances are SubZero Wolf. All pictures are copyright Wood-Mode. For promotional use only.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

Utah Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

North Rim

Highland Cabinets

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen- Chicago

Benvenuti and Stein

Contemporary kitchen remodel with waterfall countertop on kitchen island and push latch drawers. Norman Sizemore
Large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown cabinets, brown floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Farmhouse

Studio Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Showroom

Solea Kitchens

Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Newly designed kitchen in remodeled open space Ranch House: custom designed cabinetry in two different finishes, Caesar stone countertop with Motivo Lace inlay, stainless steel appliances and farmhouse sink, polished concrete floor, hand fabricated glass backsplash tiles and big island.

Crenshaw Residence

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

Modern kitchen with dark stain shaker cabinets. Engineered quartz countertops by Caesarstone Cabinets. Stainless steel appliances.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brookview

Kitchen Design Services

This is an example of a country kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Holliston Avenue

Lambakis Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Champion1 Construction

Mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, concrete floors and white benchtop.

Kemper Bellmont

Standard Kitchens

Genteel cherry kitchen with center island and seating for two. The Bellmont cabinetry by Kemper is finished in a warm cider glaze adding elegance and class.

Kitchen with Brown 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!