Inspiration for a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, white splashback, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation with Island

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This kitchen island serves as a storage space, dining seating, as well as a station to prepare meals and bring the family together for inclusive interactions.

A 1990’s Kitchen Gets a Modern Refresh

Medford Remodeling

To the right of the sink, a luxury Café brand built-in dishwasher with a brushed-stainless handle was installed alongside a stack of deep storage drawers. Final photos by www.impressia.net The upper cabinets were extended up all the way to the ceiling to create the illusion of taller ceilings. Our designers wanted to include both open shelving and glass-front cabinets for a truly custom look, complete with LED backlighting for an even more dramatic effect. What a beautiful way to display decor and glassware!

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brookline

Lisa Davis Interiors

Custom Made Shaker/ Contemporary Built-In Wall Storage System
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, red splashback, brick splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ginger Mocha

Walker Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

PanoSource

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Residential New Home Design

Dominion Interiors & Design LLC

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Window Seat with Cabinet Storage

KraftMaster Renovations

A bare wall can be the perfect place for the much needed extra storage. The espresso colored cabinets frame the large window perfectly and also provide a lovely window seat. Photography by Bob Gockeler

Condo Kitchen Update

Mosby Building Arts

The beauty of a pull-and-replace remodel is that it's like a facelift for your kitchen! This update includes all new maple cabinets with a Nutmeg stained finish, Armstrong, Alterna vinyl flooring with Driftwood grout, a SileStone countertop in Tigris Sand and a Laufen Monte Bellow ceramic tile backsplash in Taupe, with 3" accent pieces for a decorative band. This kitchen overlooks a refreshed breakfast room and connects to the garage via a new mudroom. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts.

Broomfield Kitchen 2019

Beth Simmons Interior Design

Stunning transformation! We removed a diagonal corner pantry to open entryway into dining area. New Built-in refrigerator and microwave at children's prep area. Convenient charging station located at small prep area. Cooking utensil pull-out pantry located at gas range top. Beautiful marble waterfall-like backsplash at hood. We customized pet feeding bowls into base cabinet for Daisy, too! Cambria countertops finish this kitchen off.

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.

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.

Mid Century Modern Boho

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Added a new backsplash, hardware, paint and lighting and boom you can save yourself from repainted cabinets and replacing them.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

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!

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 Island

Radue Homes Inc.

Lighting, Furniture, Back Splash: Inspired Spaces
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Brown 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!