This tiny 800sf cottage was in desperate need of a makeover. Black Rock remodeled the entire two-bedroom cabin and created this wonderful kitchen space. These two-tone cabinets, white and black tile backsplash, and white granite countertops highlight make this tiny kitchen feel bigger than it is.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Wright Custom Cabinets Perimeter Cabinets: Sherwin Williams Heron Plume Island Cabinets & Floating Shelves: Natural Walnut Countertops: Quartzite New Tahiti Suede Sink: Blanco Ikon Anthracite

Cooked to Perfection

Kindred Interior Studios

Photo of a country kitchen pantry in Other with brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Zen Micro Cabin

CIRCLE Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a 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.

Mechanicsburg wide open spaces

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gray and Copper Kitchen Remodel

Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northern Indinana Lake House

Schmidt Furniture and Cabinetry, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and cement tile splashback.

Jacob-Grace

R.W. Jones Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Artisan Home Tour 2017

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen Scottsdale-McCormick Ranch

Caine & Company

This remodel was for a family that wanted a contemporary style kitchen with a mix of modern and traditional elements. To bring in the traditional, we installed hardwood flooring in grey and brown tones and Shaker style cabinets but updated them in a grey-brown color for the perimeter and a navy blue for the island. The cabinet hardware is a bronze color with a modern design-bar pulls instead of knobs for all cabinets and drawers. To emulate the color of the cabinet hardware, the island pendants are a bronze wire fixture in addition to the bronze brackets holding up the wine rack display. The countertops are a marble design quartz and the appliances are stainless steel. The backsplash on the stove wall is a contemporary linen-like tile installed in a chevron design and the coffee bar area is also a linen-like tile but in an abstract design. There is a walnut shelf above the quartz countertops to bring in some warmth and rustic elements to the area. For a more contemporary feel, we left the HVAC exposed but painted it white as well as the traditional wooden beams. Overall, the design team and the clients felt the kitchen lived up to their expectations and more of what a Contemporary design could be. Photos by Rick Young

Cambria Fairbourne Farmhouse

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

Nothing like taking an old farmhouse that you've lived in for 40+ years and creating a beauty that will take you into your next 40 years. This house got a new addition to accommodate a new kitchen on the ground floor and in the basement as well. The old kitchen cabinets were medium oak and to keep consistency they chose to use same wood in their new kitchen. Adding countertops that have a marbled background with grays and pinpoints of charcoal, Cambria Fairbourne quartz countertops provide a peaceful presence that is calming and soothing.

Modern, Casual & Rustic Raleigh Full Kitchen Remodel

Adryin Glynn Designs

Tesh, IWP Photography & Video
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

California Breeze Transitional

Lauren Levant Interior

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Dave Bryce
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, panelled appliances, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and brown floor.

Edison Kitchen Renovation

theodora boyadjis designs, llc

Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Bluffton's Hampton Hall New Home

StoneWorks, Inc.

Love this thoroughly modern kitchen, with its clean, functional lines! The countertops are Arctic White Quartz with 2 ½” laminated edges and mitered waterfall end panels. The backsplash is iridescent mosaic glass tile in “Platinum”.

91 Commonwealth

PLATEMARK DESIGN

Michael J Lee Photography See more at https://platemark.com/commonwealth

Parade of Homes

Lone Pine Cabinet

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

The Belvedere in San Francisco

BauBox LA

The elegantly designed kitchens are fully equipped with Miele appliances, including BauBox cabinets with surfaces clad in Gabana Quartzite stone.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials 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!