Walk-in pantry and scullery - big enough to house another fridge. The clients have used a more economical laminate for the benchtops in the scullery; colour very similar to the stone in the adjacent kitchen.

Historic Charmer in Santa Fe

Samuel Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized galley kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

French Country Kitchen Design Spotsylvania, VA

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Michelle Stoots of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Fredericksburg, VA this French Country kitchen design features Ultracraft cabinets in 2 door styles and finishes. The perimeter cabinets are done in the Plymouth door style in Maple with an Arctic White with Brown Linen Glaze finish. The island cabinets feature the Freedom door style in Cherry with a Low Sheen Chocolate finish. White Spring granite countertops are used throughout the kitchen and double-stacked on the kitchen island with an Ogee edge. Kitchen appliances feature a Wolf Range, Thermador full height refrigerator and freezer, Uline wine refrigerators and a GE Café Double Oven. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com

Dining In

Fresh Photo House

Fresh Photo House
Design ideas for a modern galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Raabe Family Kitchen Sink Window

Woods Custom Builders

Woods Custom Kitchens
Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback and subway tile splashback.

Jessica Court

User

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Residential Interior & Exterior

DiPasquale Painting

Kitchen with dark brown walls and stained wood cabinets
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Quarter sawn white oak kitchen.

Susan Brook Interiors

The clients called me in to help with finishing details on their kitchen remodel. They had already decided to do a lot of the work themselves and also decided on a cabinet company. I came into the project early enough to see a better layout to the original kitchen, then i was able to give my clients better options to choose from on the flow and aesthetics of the space. They already had an existing island but no sink, the refrigerator was an awkward walk away from the work space. We panned with everything moving and a much better flow was created, more storage than needed..that's always a good problem to have! Multiple storage drawers under the range, roll out trash, appliance garage for the coffee maker and much more. This was my first time working with non custom cabinets, it turned out wonderful with all the bells and whistles a dream kitchen should have.

San Juan Capistrano Custom Masterpiece

Murfey Company

Larny Mack
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Rustic Retreat

Greenwood Cabinets & Stone, Inc.

Ron Ruscio Photography At Greenwood Cabinets & Stone, our goal is to provide a satisfying and positive experience. Whether you’re remodeling or building new, our creative designers and professional installation team will provide excellent solutions and service from start to finish. Kitchens, baths, wet bars and laundry rooms are our specialty. We offer a tremendous selection of the best brands and quality materials. Our clients include homeowners, builders, remodelers, architects and interior designers. We provide American made, quality cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, lighting, tile and hardware. We primarily work in Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Denver, but also throughout the state of Colorado. Contact us today or visit our beautiful showroom on South Broadway in Littleton.

Kitchen - Island Bench

Monster Ideas Architects

This island bench was crafted to become a social space linking the dining roon with the outdoor entertaining area. A natural timber bench is raised against the marble bench to elegantly separate the preparation from the casual eating. A double drinks fridge is located under the bench to service the adjacent outdoor dining. Contrasting ceiling spaces and voids help define the spaces and lighting solutions for this house.

Exquisitely Transitional

Minnesota Cabinets, INC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and mosaic tile splashback.

Natural Walnut Kitchen

The Cabinet Guy LLC

This is a natural (clear finish - no stain) walnut Shaker style kitchen we just did for a client
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, an integrated sink and with island.

New Moon Rising

Synthesis Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, white benchtop, brown splashback, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Breckenridge Vacation Home- Kitchen

Markel Design Group

Michael Yearout Photography
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Old Palm

Cabinet Encounters

Photo of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Classic Kitchen

Fredman Design Group

As frequent hosts of parties and events all year long, the homeowners decided to build onto the house to create more space and a better flow for entertaining.

Ranch House

Rachel Mast Design

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Austin with beige cabinets and brown splashback.

Cloud Residence

Ana Williamson Architect

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Kitchen with Brown 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!