Award Winning Mid-Century Modern Deck House

This view shows the play of the different wood tones throughout the space. The different woods keep the eye moving and draw you into the inviting space. We love the classic Cherner counter stools. The nostalgic pendants create some fun and add sculptural interest. All track lighting was replaced and expanded by cutting through beams to create good task lighting for all kitchen surfaces.

Craftsman Kitchen in Farmington, MI

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Maple Leaf Residence

Click Architects

Detached accessory dwelling unit
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bridge House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Modern Kitchen - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders - white large format floor tile, Leicht kitchen cabinets, Bekins Refrigerator, Miele Built-In Coffee Machine, Miele Refrigerator, Wolf Range, Bosch Dishwasher, Amana Ice-Maker, Sub-zero Refrigerator, Best-Cirrus Range Hood, Gallery Kitchen Sink, Caesarstone Tops

Mid Century Modern- Kitchen

Arizona Tile

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Zilker Park MCM

Ashby Collective

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Zen Micro Cabin

CIRCLE Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

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

Clinton Hill Townhouse Kitchen

Murdock Solon Architects

Landmarked Brooklyn Townhouse gut renovation kitchen design.
Large industrial eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Jasmine Kitchen

Anna Jacoby Interiors

Ian Coleman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to kitchen from the living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

A Chef's Kitchen Addition

Home Restoration Services, Inc.

For years, Jen wanted to cook and bake in a kitchen where she could hone her substantial talents as a professional chef. Her small kitchen was not up to the task. When she was ready to build, she enlisted Shelter Architecture to design a space that is both exquisite and functional. Interior photos by Kevin Healy, before and after outdoor sequential photos by Greg Schmidt. Lower deck, handrail and interior pipe rail shelving by the homeowner.

O'Brien Harris Walnut Kitchen

O'Brien Harris LLC

This custom new construction home located in Fox Trail, Illinois was designed for a sizeable family who do a lot of extended family entertaining. There was a strong need to have the ability to entertain large groups and the family cooks together. The family is of Indian descent and because of this there were a lot of functional requirements including thoughtful solutions for dry storage and spices. The architecture of this project is more modern aesthetic, so the kitchen design followed suit. The home sits on a wooded site and has a pool and lots of glass. Taking cues from the beautiful site, O’Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago focused the design on bringing the outdoors in with the goal of achieving an organic feel to the room. They used solid walnut timber with a very natural stain so the grain of the wood comes through. There is a very integrated feeling to the kitchen. The volume of the space really opens up when you get to the kitchen. There was a lot of thoughtfulness on the scaling of the cabinetry which around the perimeter is nestled into the architecture. obrienharris.com

Modern Glendale Kitchen

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and red floor.

residence at andheri west

Sonali shah

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, marble floors, multiple islands and white floor.

Klassisch-moderne U-Küche mit intelligenten Stauraumlösungen

Gutsmann Küchen

Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dresden with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black appliances.

Thomas Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Photography by Ann Hiner
Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and 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!