This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Long Beach Kitchen Remodel

Preferred Home Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor 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!

Industrial Kitchen With Hidden Bar

Ramsey's

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, mirror splashback, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Invergordon

AFT Construction

Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake House

Right Built

Rustic Kitchen
Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hickory Kitchen

Beyond the Box, Inc.

Hickory patina shaker cabinets by Woodland Cabinetry with a full overlay and granite countertops, Uba Tuba in color.
Design ideas for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Valley Wood Project

TriEx Development

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Ealy Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Bright Kitchen Remodel

Stearns Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Chanhassen Country Rambler

Boyer Building Corporation

Open Layout kitchen with custom cabinetry off of front foyer
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Washington

Sarah Buxton Design

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Calming Cobalt

Mountainwood Homes

Inspiration for 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.

Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design, Mazama WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Реализация кухни "Современная классика"

студии Melnicova Design

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Modern Living in Plano, TX

Zachary Custom Homes

Tone on tone. Browns, creams and white blend harmoniously in this sleek kitchen with a textured backsplash in shades of green. Integrated lighting brings the focus to the center island. The wood-paneled ceiling brings warmth to this compact but open room.

Living by K Two Designs

K Two Designs, Inc.

Authentic French Country Estate in one of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods - Hunters Creek Village.
Photo of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

Sunset Basement Suite

Final Cut Creations

Two tone, walnut and white kitchen in a basement suite featuring concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances and vinyl plank flooring.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Eclectic New Build

Kay Cosby Interiors

Situated in Denton, Texas these clients sought a personalized home from the ground up. It was important that their eclectic style be evidenced in every facet of the home to reflect their lively personalities. The project scope encompassed the dining, kitchen, breakfast nook, living, master bedroom, and master bathroom. Color, fixtures, furnishings, materials, artwork, and accessories were carefully selected to reflect a collective atmosphere and communicate the common theme of vibrancy. One significant challenge was the husband's fear of color. While he has an outgoing personality he did not want the home to feel loud and obnoxious. Putting him at ease was accomplished by presenting a comprehensive design plan with samples laid out so that he gained a clear understanding of how the home would flow together in harmony. This family feels unashamedly comfortable in their perfectly curated oasis. Photos by Sally Sloan of Showcase Photographers

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.

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!