A new peninsula-style island with stained base cabinets. The combination of stained and painted cabinetry brightens the space significantly without putting the kitchen out of place from the rest of the home featuring stained wood. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Anmore Kitchen

Troico

Design ideas for an arts and crafts single-wall kitchen pantry in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor, white benchtop, wood, beige splashback and with island.

Cherry & Cream Kitchen Remodel | Shorewood, MN | Sawhill

Sawhill Kitchens

Beautiful Shorewood, MN kitchen remodel by Sawhill Custom Kitchen & Design, serving Minneapolis & St. Paul. See more examples of our work at www.sawhillkitchens.com

Pisgah Forest Luxury Log Home

Judd Builders

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Баня-берлога

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Partial Home Remodel - Pinckney, MI

User

Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA

Caldwell-Cline Architects & Designers

Back kitchen with double oven, microwave, and storage.
Inspiration for a large country kitchen pantry in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop and wood.

Diese Küche wurde im Look des englischen Landhausstils neu gestaltet.

Home Flow

Landhausküche, Rangecooker, Butler‘s Sink, handgefertigte Fliesen, Nut und Feder, Paneele
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Essen with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

4402 Falling Brook Cove

Travis Peak Construction & Ann Temple Interiors

The kitchen features a large L shaped island with sink and raised eating counter, a central work island, and large builtin refrigerator. Kitchen looks into the Great Room with large wood windows.

KOH PHANGAN

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Cuisine et ilot central en béton cellulaire avec un revêtement en béton ciré. Portes de placard en teck. Applique et suspensions : Filet de pêcheur détourné avec bois flotté. Sol : Béton ciré.

Интерьер деревянного дома.

Alex Loft

Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

Contemporary Convergence

Nar Design Group

A combination of quarter sawn white oak material with kerf cuts creates harmony between the cabinets and the warm, modern architecture of the home. We mirrored the waterfall of the island to the base cabinets on the range wall. This project was unique because the client wanted the same kitchen layout as their previous home but updated with modern lines to fit the architecture. Floating shelves were swapped out for an open tile wall, and we added a double access countertwall cabinet to the right of the range for additional storage. This cabinet has hidden front access storage using an intentionally placed kerf cut and modern handleless design. The kerf cut material at the knee space of the island is extended to the sides, emphasizing a sense of depth. The palette is neutral with warm woods, dark stain, light surfaces, and the pearlescent tone of the backsplash; giving the client’s art collection a beautiful neutral backdrop to be celebrated. For the laundry we chose a micro shaker style cabinet door for a clean, transitional design. A folding surface over the washer and dryer as well as an intentional space for a dog bed create a space as functional as it is lovely. The color of the wall picks up on the tones of the beautiful marble tile floor and an art wall finishes out the space. In the master bath warm taupe tones of the wall tile play off the warm tones of the textured laminate cabinets. A tiled base supports the vanity creating a floating feel while also providing accessibility as well as ease of cleaning. An entry coat closet designed to feel like a furniture piece in the entry flows harmoniously with the warm taupe finishes of the brick on the exterior of the home. We also brought the kerf cut of the kitchen in and used a modern handleless design. The mudroom provides storage for coats with clothing rods as well as open cubbies for a quick and easy space to drop shoes. Warm taupe was brought in from the entry and paired with the micro shaker of the laundry. In the guest bath we combined the kerf cut of the kitchen and entry in a stained maple to play off the tones of the shower tile and dynamic Patagonia granite countertops.

Farmhouse Dreams

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large country eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

The Palmer Residence

WHG Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Partial Home Remodel - Pinckney, MI

User

Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Woodland Log Home

Kritsonis Lindor

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Rénovation de maison - Salon, Salle à manger, Cuisine, Chambres

Last Design

Projet de rénovation de maison de style moderne avec le bois comme matériaux dominant.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and wood.

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Home Flow

Landhausküche, Rangecooker, Butler‘s Sink, handgefertigte Fliesen, Nut und Feder, Paneele
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Beige Splashback and Wood 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!