Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Mountain Lakeside Home

Marie-Dominique Verdier, photographer

© Marie-Dominique Verdier
Country kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and beige floor.

Lake Oswego Custom Home

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

This spacious kitchen with beautiful views features a prefinished cherry flooring with a very dark stain. We custom made the white shaker cabinets and paired them with a rich brown quartz composite countertop. A slate blue glass subway tile adorns the backsplash. We fitted the kitchen with a stainless steel apron sink. The same white and brown color palette has been used for the island. We also equipped the island area with modern pendant lighting and bar stools for seating. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lake-oswego

Cotswolds Cottage

Imperfect Interiors

We added chequerboard floor tiles, wall lights, a zellige tile splash back, a white Shaker kitchen and dark wooden worktops to our Cotswolds Cottage project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors Armada Cottage is available to rent at www.armadacottagecotswolds.co.uk

Sierra Madre Renovation

SoCal Canyon Builders

Updated kitchen with custom green cabinetry, black countertops, custom hood vent for 36" Wolf range with designer tile and stained wood tongue and groove backsplash.

Nobilia Flash

Kitchen Concept

Белая кухня с барной стойкой от немецкой фабрики nobilia.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Cliffport Home Plan

Core Homes

Photography: Holt Webb
Large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maison Carrières-sur-Seine | 150m²

LAAD STUDIO

This is an example of a scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and grey floor.

ARRA Project - Shankerpalli

Arra Interiors

ARRA Interiors is a well established professional home interior solutions company comprising predominantly of a maverick group of engineers, designers, artists and dreamers who are equipped to transform a lack luster space into a dream home of yours at very affordable rates!

Art and Color

The Varda Group

Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

Basement conversion

ULLE Studio

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Вид на кухонную зону.

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback and black appliances.

Montrouge

Tile by Tile

Small contemporary kitchen in London with brown splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Rustic FarmHouse Kitchen Design

Made in Monroe

Photo Credits: Charlie Byers
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, white benchtop, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and brown floor.

Dun Neara

Sonica

Design ideas for a large country open plan kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white cabinets and panelled appliances.

ЖК Капитал

Ненашева Екатерина/дизайнер интерьера

Анна Максимова
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Painted Bunting

peter c quinn architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

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!