This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Photo of 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.

Kitchen and Hearth Room Reno

Feuerbach Design, L.L.C.

Slight change in this floor plan made a big difference. Refrigerator replaced the pantry which replaced a desk while stealing space from the laundry room behind it. This gave way to a lot of counter-space and nice symmetry on the main wall. Custom cabinetry in a custom client selected color, 3D style subway tile, and brass finishes are a few special features in this remodel.

Woodland Custom Home

Cabinetry by Cales, Inc.

Woodland Cabinetry Rustic Kitchen
Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Makeover on the Mississippi

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A newly retired couple had purchased their 1989 home because it offered everything they needed on one level. He loved that the house was right on the Mississippi River with access for docking a boat. She loved that there was two bedrooms on the Main Level, so when the grandkids came to stay, they had their own room. The dark, traditional style kitchen with wallpaper and coffered ceiling felt closed off from the adjacent Dining Room and Family Room. Although the island was large, there was no place for seating. We removed the peninsula and reconfigured the kitchen to create a more functional layout that includes 9-feet of 18-inch deep pantry cabinets The new island has seating for four and is orientated to the window that overlooks the back yard and river. Flat-paneled cabinets in a combination of horizontal wood and semi-gloss white paint add to the modern, updated look. A large format tile (24” x 24”) runs throughout the kitchen and into the adjacent rooms for a continuous, monolithic look.

Your Dream Kitchen

StoneWorks, Inc.

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

Carlock Kitchen

Randall Cabinets & Design, Inc.

Kitchen remodel project in central Illinois using Haas Signature Series semi-custom cabinets, Wilsonart Golden Romona laminate countertops and Richard Randall's kitchen design.

Reclaimed Chestnut Custom Cabinetry

T. Scholl Fine Woodworks

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with with island, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Kitchen remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Jason Sanders
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and limestone floors.

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.

1880s Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen - Before and After

Create Good Sinks

Create Good Sinks' 46" workstation sink (5LS46c) with two "Ardell" faucets from our own collection. This 16 gauge stainless steel undermount sink replaced the dinky drop-in prep sink that was in the island originally. The oversized, single basin sink with two tiers lets you slide cutting boards and other accessories along the length of the sink. Seen here with several accessories to make the perfect party bar and snack station. Midnight Corvo matte black quartz counters.

Warm and Inviting in St. Charles

Kane Home Cabinetry and Design

Completely updated with extra storage options.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Falcon Circle

Kitchens by Good Guys

The home was a very outdated Southwest style with Aztec architectural elements, and it was time for a transformation to the beautiful modern style you see now. We ripped out all the flooring throughout, squared off and removed a lot of the Aztec styled elements in the home, redesigned the fireplace and opened up the kitchen. In the kitchen, we opened up a wall that made the kitchen feel very closed in, allowing us room to make a more linear and open kitchen. Opening up the kitchen and its new layout allowed us to create a large accent island that is truly a statement piece. Our clients hand selected every finish you see, including the rare quartzite that has beautiful pops of purple and waterfall edges. To create some contrast, the island has a pretty neutral taupe acrylic cabinetry and the perimeter has textured laminate cabinets with a fun white geometric backsplash. Our clients use their TV in their kitchen, so we created a custom built in just for their TV on the backwall. For the fireplace to now match the homes new style, we reshaped it to have sleek lines and had custom metal pieces acid washed for the center with stacked stone on the sides for texture. Enjoy!

Custom Kitchens

FSG Tileworx

Imported Italian kitchen cabinets and marble surround and custom cement flooring
Photo of a large modern single-wall kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

After removing the soffits, island and old cabinets, we were able to install all new beautiful java shaker style cabinets, a Grey Glazed Brick backsplash in a herringbone pattern and create a new rectangular island where we patched in the existing Aequa Cirrus wood look tile for a seamless finish. The perimeter cabinets are topped with Bianco Montana Granite and the large new island is topped with a beautiful Bianco Romano Supreme Granite. Finally, the fixtures complete this kitchen with the stunning new Park Harbor “Hillpoint” Linear Pendant, Black Stainless Steel wall mount range hood, Café Brown “Grandis” single bowl sink and the Stainless Steel pull out spray Kitchen faucet!

Green Mountain Family Remodel

Gretchen Lyons

This view shows the open design of the new kitchen space. Photographs by: Libbie Martin with Think Role
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tordeur Court

TCD Homes

Adding a kitchen pass through window to your living room could brighten your kitchen and make entertaining easier. Photo - FotoSold
Photo of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Midcentury Modern Home Addition

Normandy Remodeling

The homeowner's preference for mid century modern influenced this design. Additionally, to accommodate their entertaining needs the space is open-concept, with a large island and high-end appliances.

CASA D - la cucina

HOOOME

Foto: www.dariopellegrinophoto.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen (39), Ambler, PA

Danken Corp.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

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!