TruPlace
Small traditional single-wall kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Hollywood Hills

M Studio

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Windham Ski Lodge

Design Bar

Country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey benchtop.

Luxury Esplanade Beachfront Condominium

South Bay Design Center

A beautifully custom designed kitchen and wine display that would make any wine lovers dream come true. Naturally Translucent Marble was used to create the background and LED lights were installed behind it to create this spectacular look! Stainless Steel Wine Cables were used to floating the wine bottles and a 3/8” glass enclosed to seal the momentum. Custom cabinetry from Bellmont’s Italian inspired Vero line with C-channels which sets it apart from any other cabinetry in the industry. A Wolf Beverage Center, Axor Faucet, and Blanco Bar Sink complete the party!

Appleton Model Home

Interior Concepts Design House

Jared Medley
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Linden Estates

Structur Design + Interiors

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Harbour Pointe (Mukilteo, WA) Kitchen

WoodHart Interiors & Design, LLC

Featured on Houzz: 'Kitchen of the Week' Photographer: Dan Farmer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

User

Inspiration for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Holland Residence- Kitchen Addition

So Cal Builders & Design

Adding 400 square feet to existing home and add new kitchen with grey tile floor, flat panel cabinets and quartz countertop.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Prairie

First Street Builders

Inspiration for a large modern kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Небольшая квартира для молодой семьи

Galina Goliney

обеденная зона
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Full Rebuild - Chino Hills, CA

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cheerful Family Home

Wiles Design Group

Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cheerful-family-home

A Chef's Kitchen Addition

Home Restoration Services, Inc.

For years, Jen wanted to cook and bake in a kitchen where she could hone her substantial talents as a professional chef. Her small kitchen was not up to the task. When she was ready to build, she enlisted Shelter Architecture to design a space that is both exquisite and functional. Interior photos by Kevin Healy, before and after outdoor sequential photos by Greg Schmidt. Lower deck, handrail and interior pipe rail shelving by the homeowner.

Мужская квартира-студия

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

photo Tatiana Nikitina: кухня
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Faribault Rural

User

Steven Horne Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Moroccan Loft Kitchen and Laundry | Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design

Loft kitchen and dining area. Shaker-style dark brown cabinetry contrasts with the gold-green wall paint color in the dining area and repeated on the kitchen wall. A kitchen cart on wheels acts as an island, with two metal stools for seating. Marble countertops and backsplash tone with the stainless steel appliances. A clever sliding wall conceals the stacked laundry machines.

Appartamento S

Studio Lula Ferrari

La cucina è stata progettata interamente su misura e realizzata dalla falegnameria MobilArt. Piano cucina in cardoso, colonna dispensa in rovere piano sega.

Calming Cobalt

Mountainwood Homes

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Maiden Court Kitchen and Master Bath Makeover

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients have lived in this 1985 North Dallas home for almost 10 years, and it was time for a change. They had to decide whether to move or give the home an update. They were in a small quiet neighborhood tucked away near the popular suburb of Addison and also near the beautiful Celestial Park. Their backyard was like a hidden paradise, which is hard to find in Dallas, so they decided to update the two primary areas that needed it: the kitchen and the master bathroom. The kitchen had a black and white retro checkerboard tile floor, and the bathroom was very Tuscan. There were no cabinets on the main wall in the kitchen before. They were lacking space and functionality and desperately needed a complete overhaul in their kitchen. There were two entryways leading into the kitchen from the foyer, so one was closed off and the island was eliminated, giving them space for an entire wall of cabinets. The cabinets along this back kitchen wall were finished with a gorgeous River Rock stain. The cabinets on the other side of the kitchen were painted Polar, creating a seamless flow into the living room and creating a one-of-a-kind kitchen! Large 24x36 Elysium Tekali crema polished porcelain tiles created a simple, yet unique kitchen floor. The beautiful Levantina quartzite countertops pulled it all together and everything from the pop-up outlets in the countertops to the roll-up doors on the pantry cabinets, to the pull-out appliance shelves, makes this kitchen super functional and updated!

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Grey 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!