Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

California Scandi-Modern

Libby Raab Architecture

Linear Kitchen open to Living Room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

North Point

Rautmann Custom Homes

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.

Kitchen Design

David Bayo Architect

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, pink cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Revival Style Kitchen & Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Revival-style kitchen
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tidal Bridge Way

Cindy McCarley Designs

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, vaulted and brown cabinets.

Maple Kitchen

Keystone Creative, LLC

Inspired by the light fixtures this beautiful kitchen changed the small space into a bright open center of the home.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Full Rebuild - Chino Hills, CA

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

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.

Midtown Duplex Penthouse

Scordio Construction

This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New London, NH - New Construction

White Stone Cabinetry, LLC

Large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brookview

Kitchen Design Services

This is an example of a country kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

MITON Medea

User

Photo of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
Design ideas for a large galley separate kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

nx870 Fenix mokkabraun feinmatt AFP / Nussbaum natur

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Die Küche als Spiel der Kontraste. Die wohnlich-natürliche Ausstrahlung des Nussbaum-Furniers korrespondiert bestens mit der eleganten Optik des matten High-Tech-Materials Fenix und der beleuchteten Nische in fein-gemasertem Travertindekor. Die deckenhohe Ausführung der Zeile mit extratiefen 56 cm Oberschränken bietet reichlich Stauraum. Aufgegriffen wird das Nussbaumfurnier ebenfalls in dem offenen Wangenregal, das für eine harmonische Verbindung zwischen Küche und Wohnbereich sorgt. Als minimalistischer Kontrast fungiert der Küchenblock aus Fenix in Single Line Optik. Für eine noch gleichmäßigere Frontoptik, beschränkt sich diese Ausführung auf ein horizontales Griffmuldenprofil unter der Arbeitsplatte, über das der erste Schubkasten oder Auszug geöffnet wird. Die darunterliegenden Schubkästen/Auszüge werden mithilfe des mechanischen Schub-/Zug-Öffnungssystem TIP-ON geöffnet. The kitchen as a play of contrasts. The homely and elegant radiation of the veneer in natural walnut-merges perfectly with the elegant look of the matt High-Tech material Fenix and the illuminated recess in finely grained travertine decor. The ceiling-to-floor look of the kitchen block with extra-deep 56 cm wall units ensures lots pf storage space. The walnut veneer is also echoed by the open suport panel shelf which creates an harmonious connection between the kitchen and the living area. The kitchen block made from Fenix with its single line optic serves as a minimalist contrast. In order to ensure a more regular front view, this design features an horizontal grip ledge profile under the worktop used for the opening of the first pull-out or drawer. The drawers and pull-outs underneath open with the mechanical opening system TIP-ON.

Transitional Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

This was an extensive full home remodel completed in Tempe, AZ. The Kitchen used to be towards the front of the house. After some plumbing and electrical moves, we moved the kitchen to the back of the home to create an open concept living space with more usable space! Both bathrooms were entirely remodeled, and we created a zero threshold walk in shower in the master bathroom. Everything in this home is brand new, including windows flooring, cabinets, counter tops, all of the beautiful fixtures and more!

Indian Ridge Remodel

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Martis Camp Lot 640

Kelly & Stone Architects

Roger Wade Studio
Photo of an u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Goodwood Project

TK Design | Interior Design

Lyndon Stacy Photographer
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Adelaide with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Adagio Luxury Homes

Jim Onesti with The Mike McCann Team

Adagio Luxury Homes kitchen.
Photo of a kitchen in Philadelphia with brown cabinets and marble benchtops.

ORG Home

Inspired Closets of Charleston

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Charleston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, marble floors and grey floor.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Pink Cabinets 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!