Kitchen with a Peninsula and Brown Benchtop Design Ideas

Renovación integral de vivenda en Vigo, ampliando salóns, con renovación de cociña e baños
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Monterey

Warren French Interiors

Waterside Apartment overlooking Falmouth Marina and Restronguet. This apartment was a blank canvas of Brilliant White and oak flooring. It now encapsulates shades of the ocean and the richness of sunsets, creating a unique, luxury and colourful space.

【新築】郡山市T様邸

BANKS.house

郡山市T様邸（開成の家）　設計：伊達な建築研究所　施工：BANKS
Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, white floor and brown benchtop.

Esprit Campagne Chic

MIRABEL STUDIO

This is an example of a scandinavian u-shaped kitchen with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation de maison

Solho Studio

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Reims with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

これからの夫婦の暮らし

株式会社スタイル工房　　stylekoubou

Design ideas for a small industrial kitchen with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Weiße Küche mit Naturholz

WERKraumKÜCHE

Große Küche mit abgetrennter Speisekammer.
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Nuremberg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse in Troy, MI

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Gräsgatan Södermalm

Francos Corner AB

Ove Nilsson Photographer
Design ideas for a scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Stockholm with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Black Walnut Kitchen Bar

Collector's Specialty Woods

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern farmhouse kitchen, mud area, half bath

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Gut renovation re-configured 168 square foot kitchen, mud closet and half bath. Pegboard inspired by Julia Child.
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Mayfair Penthouse - Contemporary Open Plan Kitchen with Gaggenau Appliances

Simon Taylor Furniture

This open plan galley style kitchen was designed and made for a client with a duplex penthouse apartment in a listed Victorian property in Mayfair, London W1. While the space was limited, the specification was to be of the highest order, using fine textured materials and premium appliances. Simon Taylor Furniture was chosen to design and make all the handmade and hand-finished bespoke furniture for the project in order to perfectly fit within the space, which includes a part-vaulted wall and original features including windows on three elevations. The client was keen for a sophisticated natural neutral look for the kitchen so that it would complement the rest of the living area, which features a lot of natural light, pale walls and dark accents. Simon Taylor Furniture suggested the main cabinetry be finished in Fiddleback Sycamore with a grey stain, which contrasts with black maple for the surrounds, which in turn ties in with the blackened timber floor used in the kitchen. The kitchen is positioned in the corner of the top floor living area of the apartment, so the first consideration was to produce a peninsula to separate the kitchen and living space, whilst affording views from either side. This is used as a food preparation area on the working side with a 90cm Gaggenau Induction Hob and separate Downdraft Extractor. On the other side it features informal seating beneath the Nero Marquina marble worksurface that was chosen for the project. Next to the seating is a Gaggenau built-under wine conditioning unit to allow easy access to wine bottles when entertaining. The floor to ceiling tall cabinetry houses a Gaggenau 60cm oven, a combination microwave and a warming drawer, all centrally banked above each other. Within the cabinetry, smart storage was featured including a Blum ‘space tower’ in Orion Grey with glass fronts to match the monochrome scheme. The fridge freezer, also by Gaggenau is positioned along this run on the other side. To the right of the tall cabinetry is the sink run, housing the Kohler sink and Quooker Flex 3-in-1 Boiling Water Tap, the Gaggenau dishwasher and concealed bin cabinets, thus allowing all the wet tasks to be located in one space.

Kings Road House

Dot Projects

Contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Authentic Kitchen, Kernesche, Waldkante, Smeg

culinic - kochen & wohnen

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Munich with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Grey, Rustic Hickory Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Barnwood Door Style: Mission V Counter top: Viatera Quartz, Double Radius edge, Solar Canyon color

木の優しい温もりを感じるお家

株式会社福井建設

Inspiration for an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

豊川市　蔵子の家

株式会社kotori

オープンなキッチンはオリジナルの製作家具とし、素材感を周囲に合わせました。背面収納もキッチンと同じ素材で製作しました。ダイニングテーブルを置かずにカウンターでご飯を食べたいというご家族に合わせ、キッチンの天板はフルフラットとし、奥行きを広くとりカウンターとして利用できるキッチンとしました。視線が抜け、より開放的な広い空間に感じられます。

CASE 121

GRAFTEKT

Photo of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, a peninsula, brown benchtop and wood.

Union Street Kitchen

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Roma via Norcia

Casaplanner

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with a Peninsula and 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!