Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Striking Gold In Estada

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Our bold, contemporary kitchen located in Cooper City Florida is a striking combination of of textured glass and high gloss cabinetry tempered with warm neutrals, wood grain and an elegant rush of gold.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

Utah Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Aspen

Paul Gray Homes

The natural wood floors beautifully accent the design of this gorgeous gourmet kitchen, complete with vaulted ceilings, brass lighting and a dark wood island. Photo Credit: Shane Organ Photography

North Rim

Highland Cabinets

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Greenlawn Galley

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This cherry kitchen features UltraCraft cabinets in the Fairlawn Arch door style with a Briarwood Stain finish and a Cambria Nevern countertop.
This is an example of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Oakland

SHARON Stone Design

Kitchen design by Nadja Pentic
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances and black benchtop.

56 North Kitchens Edinburgh Contemporary Kitchen

Paul T Cowan Photography

Paul T Cowan
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

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.

Contemporary Kitchen- Chicago

Benvenuti and Stein

Contemporary kitchen remodel with waterfall countertop on kitchen island and push latch drawers. Norman Sizemore
Large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown cabinets, brown floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Santa Monica Contemporary Kitchen

New Generation Home Improvements

Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Chapel Trail - Full Kitchen remodeling

A2Z Kitchen & Bath Gallery Corp.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Farmhouse

Studio Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

A Tuscan Kitchen

Tim Moss

The kitchen and dining area are separated by old brick pillars
This is an example of a country open plan kitchen in London with brown cabinets, limestone floors and with island.

Rénovation d'une maison de ville à Boulogne Billancourt

Olivier Stadler Architecte

Cuisine linéaire avec au fond un espace repas marqué par un papier peint imprimé avec des palmiers qui permet de conduire le regard jusqu'au fond de la pièce. L'éclairage zénithal a été travaillé afin d'avoir un maximum de lumière dans ces espaces. Louise Desrosiers

Showroom

Solea Kitchens

Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

Tile Back splash. Henry's Job

Dunne Wright Construction Group

Install tile backsplash for customer
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Wellington Kitchen

The Cabinetshop of South Florida

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Atelier premier etage / Bob

Fabienne Delafraye Photographe

Fabienne Delafraye
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with 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!