Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized asian l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Promenade Model at Altmyer Fields

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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Tranquil Comfort

Park Place Design, LLC

Douglas Johnson
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Comal County Ranch House

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Harmony Golf Club

Red Pencil Architecture

Michael deLeon Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and subway tile splashback.

Bethesda, Maryland - Transitional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethesda, Maryland Transitional Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Lake Austin Contemporary

Paula Ables Interiors

In order to accommodate homeowners who love to cook and host guests, this kitchen was thoughtfully designed to be functional, yet contemporary and sleek. Photographed by: Jacob Bodkin. Architecture by: James D. LaRue Architects

Granite Countertops with Durango Tile Backsplash ~ Akron, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen we updated the existing cabinets with new Richelieu transitional brushed nickel knobs and pulls. We installed a 3cm Granite Giallo Napolean with 3/8” bevel edge and 4” high backsplash countertop. The tile backsplash is Durango 3x6 beveled. A Lenova stainless steel undermount sink was installed with a Moen Arbor pull down faucet in stainless steel and a Kichler Keller single bulb pendant with schoolhouse-style glass shade installed over the sink.

Row House Kitchen

Maple Tree Cabinetmakers, LLC

Robert Lisak
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Our Work

Affinity Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Zen Kitchen

Vogt Design Studio

Evan Robinson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

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

Condo on the Lake

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Cabinetry features Somerlake door style, Manor Flat drawer front, Cherry in Walnut Black glaze.
Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Eaton Mews North, Kitchen

Roselind Wilson Design

The beautifully arranged lighting over the kitchen island has been carefully positioned to aid in food preparation. Two fittings allow the angle of the light to cover the entire work top. The lights are Elements Tom Box MA 15 lights from Chaplins in nickelled brass to complement other finishes used within the space. Photography by Richard Waite.

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.

Stunning Lakefront Home - Newport Landing

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home Built by Arjay Builders, Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions Cabinetry Provided by Eurowood Cabinetry, Inc.
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multiple islands and beige floor.

First Place - National Kitchen and Bath Association Design Competition - Mequon,

PB Kitchen Design

The key to this project was to create a kitchen fitting of a residence with strong Industrial aesthetics. The PB Kitchen Design team managed to preserve the warmth and organic feel of the home’s architecture. The sturdy materials used to enrich the integrity of the design, never take away from the fact that this space is meant for hospitality. Functionally, the kitchen works equally well for quick family meals or large gatherings. But take a closer look at the use of texture and height. The vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses bring an additional element of awe to this already stunning kitchen. Project specs: Cabinets by Quality Custom Cabinetry. 48" Wolf range. Sub Zero integrated refrigerator in stainless steel. Project Accolades: First Place honors in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2014 Design Competition

Piceu Residence

Saroki Architecture

Dramatic archways linking rooms visually to one another in graceful fashion define the interior spaces.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Portfolio

De Reis Construction

Kitchen Remodel
This is an example of an u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Threw Residence

Evans Woodworking Inc

This Custom Traditional style beaded inset kitchen, was designed and built by the team here at Evans Woodworking in San Diego photo: www.DylanMayer.com

All Cabinet Styles 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!