Bertrand Fompeyrine
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown splashback.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, brown splashback, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Huntington Beach

Michael Fullen Design Group

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Orange County with panelled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and brown splashback.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Custom designed

Denca Distributors

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Calgary with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Sask Cres Kitchen

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.

D&M Images
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances and blue cabinets.

Donna Venegas

Venegas and Company

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, beige cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Northwest Contemporary Kitchen

Paul Moon Design

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

by Jodi Feinhor-Dennis

Jodi Feinhor-Dennis

Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with brown splashback.

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Rachel Reider Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Balinese Influenced Kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

“I don’t want my kitchen to look like anyone else’s.” This was the client’s request to the designer. Influenced by the style of Bali and the client’s own design sense, the new style was dubbed “Julinese” (her name is Julie). In keeping with the Balinese style, bold design elements were chosen – 6” pyramidal columns stained with a deep java finish, support the 3” thick Purple Dunas granite countertops and the custom glass eating bar. The electrical outlets are housed in these columns. Further supporting the Balinese theme, the ceiling over the island was raised in a pyramid style – evoking an outdoor feel. Kable lighting illuminates the kitchen. Topping the cabinets along the walls and the window sill are dark grey 3” thick concrete counters. When the folding windows are open, the sill becomes a 15” deep serving bar for outdoor entertaining. For ergonomics – the dishwasher and microwave were raised to 42” and 54” comparatively. Additional Design elements: Cork floors in Autumn and Black Pepper finish Custom design cabinet doors support the strong linear lines. Stainless Steel Farm Sink Eclipse Architectural Folding window and door Cheng Design Custom Hood

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Harrell Design + Build

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

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Bertrand Fompeyrine
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, with island, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

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!