As with every client, our goal was to create a truly distinct home that reflected the needs and desires of the homeowner while exceeding their expectations. The modern aesthetic was combined with warm and welcoming hill country features like the white limestone exterior in a coarse linear pattern, knotty alder slab front cabinets in the kitchen and dining, and light wood flooring throughout. Stark, clean edges were balanced with rounded and curved light fixtures as well as the limestone cladding fireplace surround in the family room. While the design was pleasing to the eye, measures were taken to ensure a sturdy build including steel lintel window header details, a fluid-applied flashing window treatment to prevent water infiltration, LED recessed can lighting, high-efficiency windows with LowE glass coatings, and spray foam insulation. The backyard was specifically designed for entertaining in the Texas heat with a covered patio that offered multiple fans and an outdoor kitchen.

LM - Traditional Kitchen with brown cabinets

Lofty Homes Texas

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

171 - Costa Mesa – Transitional Modern Kitchen Remodel with Custom Cabinets

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Transitional Modern Full Kitchen Remodel with Custom Cabinets in Costa Mesa Orange County
Large modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Sunrise-Sunset House-kitchen design

square three architecture, inc

This is an example of a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with brown cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bois

Cuisines TUCCERI

Une cuisine dans un esprit campagne, avec un plan de travail en granit et des meubles en bois. Un grand espace sobre et facile à utiliser.
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Bordeaux with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Classic In-Frame Shaker 92 – Wanstead, London

Handmade Kitchen Co

A stunning Victorian property in Wanstead, London with high ceilings and a dining/living area is the recent project to be added to our portfolio. It’s the perfect example of classical design and craftsmanship effortlessly blended together to match the heritage of the Victorian-style property. The beautiful HMK Classic In-Frame Shaker has really brought this room to life with the added cock beaded front frame and recessed plinths. The colours are yellow and brown and the appliances are Neff. We also added a drinks cabinet too and a walk-in pantry in an adjacent room.

Open Layout

Gatehouse Design + Developments

Expansive modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Finished Basement with Kitchen in Howell, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Typhoon Bordeaux Kitchen Countertops with Full Height Backsplashes

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

îlot central avec plaque de cuisson intégrée

Sophie Proust Architecte d'intérieur

création unique d'une cuisine sur mesure
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Fantasy Brown Kitchen

STC Construction

Eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and grey benchtop.

171 - Costa Mesa – Transitional Modern Kitchen Remodel with Custom Cabinets

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Transitional Modern Full Kitchen Remodel with Custom Cabinets in Costa Mesa Orange County
Photo of a large modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Airbnb - Swords, Dublin

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Kitchen area with fridge, stove, sink, kettle and microwave.
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Gatehouse Design + Developments

This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Granite Countertops

ATL Granite Installers and Fabricators

PREMIUM GRANITE , NEW AND INSTALLED STARTING PRICE $28 sqft. 7 SWISHER DR, CARTERSVILLE, GA, zipcode 30120. INSTAGRAM@THE_QUARTZ_SOURCE FACEBOOK@MYQUARTZSOURCE Contact info- ?(770)635-8914 ?Susy@Myquartzsource.com ?Myquartzsource.com

Midwestern Ranch with Big Sky Roots

Duke Homes, Inc.

An oversized island and rich dark cabinetry create a focal point in the home's kitchen.
This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Project by VelArt - Boca Raton, FL

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, marble floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Large island kitchen

Limpro, LLC

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Granite Splashback 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!