Photo of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Amber Field

Las Vegas Remodel & Construction

Mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Jason Sanders
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and limestone floors.

Columbia Heights DC Full Row House Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Greg Hadley
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mid-Century Modern Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Mosby Building Arts

A St. Louis mid-century ranch house kitchen now opens to the dining room. An open shelving partition was designed to create more storage, more counter space while adding stained glass art and allowing more light and open spaces.

Modern kitchen in Pismo Beach.

Schaefer Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Custom Home #1

Marteen Moore Interior Planning

An elegant Kitchen using Glass mosaic back splash. Organic and metal accessories above the cabinets and High end stainless steal appliances, under mount island sink,

Kornegay Project

Panhandle Cabinets

Cabinet and countertop replace.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Grand Lake Getaway

Alpine Lumber

Builder | Thin Air Construction Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Marshall University President's House

Chandlers Plywood Products

We were fortunate enough to be a part of helping to restore this 93 year old home back to its original beauty. The kitchen cabinets are by Dynasty in Alder with a Riverbed finish and Lyssa door style. The kitchen countertops are Fantasy Brown Granite. Bathroom vanities are by Dynasty in Maple with a Pearl White Finish and a brushed Ebony glaze in the Renner door style. The vanity tops are Dupont Zodiak Quartz Cloud White.

Broomall by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

Elite door style with Cinnamon finish.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Rustic Retreat on Lauderdale Lake

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

To take advantage of this home’s natural light and expansive views and to enhance the feeling of spaciousness indoors, we designed an open floor plan on the main level, including the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. This new traditional-style kitchen boasts all the trappings of the 21st century, including granite countertops and a Kohler Whitehaven farm sink. Sub-Zero under-counter refrigerator drawers seamlessly blend into the space with front panels that match the rest of the kitchen cabinetry. Underfoot, blonde Acacia luxury vinyl plank flooring creates a consistent feel throughout the kitchen, dining and living spaces.

AV6084 - Embossed veneer door

Hacker Kitchens Calgary

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

First Floor Remodel, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Nurzia Construction Corporation

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

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.

Light and Open

HMA Architecture Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

BELLUZZO

Mariano & Co., LLC

Quick Pic Tours
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Natural Palette Kitchen in Cupertino Hills

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Small Kitchen Renovation / 2013 - Clarendon, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Your kitchen space is not big enough to place many things and it seems too small when you look from distance ? Don't worry just let SCW inspire you and you just enjoy the outcome !

Knotty Alder in Country Side Subdivision (League City, TX)

Midtown Cabinetry & Designs

Our mission is to guide clients seamlessly through the design/Install process; presenting the very best options, maximizing the use of latest technologies and delivering on the quality and integrity of our work. Our ultimate goal is to bring the clients dream space to life.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Granite Benchtops 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!