This kitchen is strikingly bright and airy with white cabinetry, a white island, and white stools, while maintaining its warmth with the gentle, medium stains on the wood floor and countertop, and bronze hardware. It is perfectly designed for day-to-day functionality with ample counter space, and a spacious, integrated dining area for 5, while being ready to entertain at a moment’s notice, with a built-in TV & fireplace, double-ovens, and a deep farmhouse sink. Cabinetry fitted with glass-insert cabinet doors and a significant amount of storage space complete this versatile and stunning environment – but the secret, hidden charm of this space? A two-sided fireplace that opens up into both the kitchen and the living room, beautifully connecting the two areas with fluid design. PC: Fred Huntsberger

Design Sur Mesure : L'Art de Réinventer 61 m²

A.D.O Concept

Small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, no island, black floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and concrete floors.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Gypsy Kitchen

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Wallingford

Bakstad Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, carpet, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

ミックス感が心地いい"暮らし"を感じる空間

SCHOOL BUS OSAKA｜スクールバス空間設計

Small industrial galley open plan kitchen in Osaka with grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Pre Finished Engineered Flooring Projects

Sunshine Flooring

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation totale pour un magnifique appartement du 18ème !

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Evandale House

Rebecca Ryan Architect

Corey Sampson @ CR3 Studio
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Adelaide with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Hen House - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

Open plan kitchen diner with plywood floor-to-ceiling feature storage wall. Contemporary dark grey kitchen with exposed services.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Ten Mile Lake

KJAArchitect

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Light and Bright- New Kitchen and Laundry

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

This active family purchased their home and began remodeling before moving in. The out-dated kitchen had oak cabinets and 4" orange tile on the countertops that had to go! (see before photos) It was replaced with a light and bright eat in kitchen. The expansive island provides ample counter space not only for baking and eating, but homework and crafts. Cabinetry with convenient access to blind corners, thoughtful layout for function and storage created a kitchen that is truly the heart of their home. The laundry room is clean and fresh with larger cabinets and a relocated laundry sink under the window. The family room fireplace was also updated with new surround and custom bookcases. PHOTOS: Designer's Edge

Brookline First Floor Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

Wrottesley Road, London, NW10

Marsh & Parsons

Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bohemian Abode

Mountainwood Homes

Oak hardwoods were laced into the existing floors, butcher block countertops contrast against the painted shaker cabinets, matte brass fixtures add sophistication, while the custom subway tile range hood and feature wall with floating shelves pop against the dark wall. The best feature? A dishwasher. After all these years as a couple, this is the first time the two have a dishwasher. The new space makes the home feel twice as big and utilizes classic choices as the backdrop to their unique style. Photo by: Vern Uyetake

Ben Lomond renovation project

Eden Builders

This is an example of a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Солнечная квартира в Белгороде

Pogorelova Olga Designer

Компактная зона кухни оснащена все необходимым. Удалось даже организовать небольшую барную стойку. Фотограф: Лена Швоева
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white floor, a drop-in sink, black appliances and brown benchtop.

Double Bay residence II

Horizon - Residential & Commercial Builders

Design by SAOTA Architects in Association TKD Architects Engineers Acor Consultants
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and beige floor.

Viel Arbeitsfläche dank Kücheninsel

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Die große Wohnküche vereint Design und Funktionalität auf ideale Art und Weise. Das offene Konzept ist so angeordnet, dass der Esstisch das Zentrum bildet. Küchenzeile und Hochschränke bilden eine Art Rahmen; die Verbindung zum Wohnraum entsteht durch die Kücheninsel. Die Farben sind perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt und finden sich in einzelnen Elementen wieder, die somit zu echten optischen Highlights werden.

Clevere Schrankeinrichtung

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Mit durchdachter Inneneinrichtung lässt sich aus jedem Küchenschrank maximaler Stauraum herausholen. Dank Schubfächern behalten Sie den Überblick über alle Vorräte und Utensilien.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with 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!