Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Wright Custom Cabinets Perimeter Cabinets: Sherwin Williams Heron Plume Island Cabinets & Floating Shelves: Natural Walnut Countertops: Quartzite New Tahiti Suede Sink: Blanco Ikon Anthracite

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Because the kitchen was surrounded by windows, we needed to provide optimal storage solutions. We used large lower drawers for ease of use and to keep the design streamlined. A back pantry and laundry room were redesigned to provide ample backup.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Photo of 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.

Mod McElroy

STUDIOrobert jamieson

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Oswald Remodel

B&B Builders

Kitchen
Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Spanish Colonial Grand Kitchen

Tracy Berman Interiors

With this kitchen remodel we were able to highlight the Spanish Mediterranean style of the home. The tall transom pantry cabinets that almost touch the beams elevate your eyes and transform the space. In the back, the handmade mosaic backsplash although very intricate remains muted to accentuate the featured stone hood. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and water stone plumping fixtures. For our countertop, we have selected marble in a perfect blend of colors that coordinate with this two-toned kitchen.

Cuisine chene à tasseaux et blanc

Les Ateliers du Cèdre

Cuisine chic classique avec portes en chêne et tasseaux, portes à cadre laqués.
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Nantes with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Métal liquide bronze

HOME DESIGN CONCEPT

Belle cuisine avec un linéaire en métal liquide Bronze, et un très bel ilot pour déjeuner à 2. Le tout en sans poignée avec un plan de travail stratifié superbe.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, exposed beam and brown floor.

Organic Modern Home in Cordillera Ranch

Lifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Wisconsin Style Farmhouse Vacation Home Large Kitchen with Vaulted Ceilin

Vetter Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

The 3rd Paradise Model ATU Tiny Home- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

There is a galley kitchen with quarts countertops that waterfall down both sides enclosing the cabinets in stone.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley kitchen pantry in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Mid-Century Modern Studio City

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The kitchen project began with a new range and we then retrofitted the space to accommodate the new appliance and hood. The original kitchen cabinetry was then refinished, bringing it back to it's beautiful origins.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
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.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Cremorne: Unit Renovation NSW 2090

The Renovation Broker

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Chatham Post and Beam

Amy Krane Color Consulting

Post ands beam details adorn the large white eat in kitchen with white walls and dark brown cabinets. Marble countertops, large island.
Country eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Exposed Beam 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!