Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Projet Cottage - Cuisine

Julia Charvin Architecture

Photo of a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Georgian

Geometra Design Ltd.

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Кухня-гостиная в трехкомнатной квартире

Анна Крутолевич

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, brown benchtop, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets and a peninsula.

Crazy Loft

Kutenkovs project

Happy House Architecture & Design Кутенков Александр Кутенкова Ирина Фотограф Виталий Иванов
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, cork floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Just Renovated - City Center Oasis

Emina Durmo

High end custom made kitchen. White MDF varnished cabinetry with soft close hinges. Wood effect work-top and shelving. High end stainless steal appliances.

Элегантный кухонный гарнитур RIO в нежном цвете Зефир

Mossman_Msk

Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Projet Bertha

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

П-образная кухня в загородный дом

SN.mebeLL

Классическая П-образная кухня с фасадами из массива ясеня. Фасады тонированы в кофейный оттенок, рельеф фасадов подчеркивает серебристая патина. Столешница из акрилового камня выполнена воедино с подоконником. Раковина в столешнице подстольного монтажа

Quarter Sawn Oak Kitchen with Matching Bar Area

CabAve

We made sure the main focus was on the lake still, so right underneath the big window, we put the sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Recent Work 3

Hoeh Works, Inc

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Today's Country Eclectic - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Rustic heartwood maple cabinets in a black glazed natural finish. Depending on how its decorated this kitchen could be seen as a country home, beach cottage, or even a transitional style space.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Проект Lares Design

boldysh

This is an example of a transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Renovation d'un appartement

Ateliers YOMA

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and beige splashback.

Shaker Pale Cream

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Shaker Colour: Pale Cream Worktops: Natural Oak Block
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Quartz Countertops

KB Surfaces and Remodeling

#Granite, #Marble, #Quartz, & #Laminate #Countertops. #Cabinets & #Refacing - #Tile & #Wood #Flooring. Installation Services provided in #Orlando, #Tampa, #Sarasota. #Cambria #Silestone #Caesarstone #Formica #Wilsonart

Kitchens

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, brown benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

戸田の家

KASA ARCHITECTS

photo by:daisukee shima
Inspiration for an asian galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Beige Floor 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!