As purveyors of fine interiors, we've crafted a space that balances bold textures with a flood of natural light, creating an inviting ambiance that speaks to both urban sophistication and organic tranquility. Center stage, the island is a masterpiece, clad in rich, patinaed copper that tells a story with every nuanced hue. Its robust character is balanced by the sleek, modern bar stools, featuring copper-toned legs that echo the island's warmth and wooden seats that add a touch of rustic comfort. These thoughtful material choices are a testament to our commitment to creating spaces that resonate with character and warmth. Above, a pair of mustard pendant lights in Murano glass, hang with elegance, their vibrant color casting a welcoming glow over the island. These striking fixtures are not just sources of light but beacons of style that encapsulate our attention to detail and our flair for marrying functionality with aesthetic appeal. The kitchen opens up to an idyllic view of the garden, where floor-to-ceiling glass panels invite the outdoors in, blurring the boundaries between the built and natural environments. This seamless integration is a hallmark of our design philosophy, offering a serene backdrop of lush greenery and enhancing the sense of openness in the kitchen. With a foundation of polished concrete underfoot, the space is anchored in contemporary design while remaining versatile and resilient. Each element in this kitchen has been carefully curated to create a cohesive narrative—one of modern luxury interwoven with an appreciation for the beauty of natural elements.

Royal Tiger

Equinox Architecture LLC

The kitchen features custom concrete counters as well as L.E.D. lighting & all "E-star" appliances. Carl Schofield Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Denver with copper benchtops, an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Range

Nugent Design Build, LLC

Nugent Design Build, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Monte Sereno Tuscan Custom Home

Conrado - Home Builders

This Tuscan beauty is a perfect family getaway. A grand entrance flows into an elongated foyer with a stone and wood inlay floor, a box beam ceiling, and an impressive fireplace that lavishly separates the living and dining rooms. The kitchen is built to handle seven children, including copper-hammered countertops intended to age gracefully. The master bath features a celestial window bridge, which continues above a separate tub and shower. Outside, a corridor of perfectly aligned Palladian columns forms a covered portico. The columns support seven cast concrete arches.

Urban Modern Kitchen Oro Valley

Uncharted Design LLC

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, yellow floor, yellow benchtop and vaulted.

Island Estates Custom Home

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured benchtop, copper benchtops and beige splashback.

Kips Bay Showhouse 2011

Artistic Tile

Toledo Classique from the Chateau Collection Designed by Regina Bilotta, Bilotta Kitchens
Inspiration for a traditional separate kitchen in New York with copper benchtops, an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Sides Top

Copper Innovations

Natural no finish, sanded brushed and waxed top
This is an example of an arts and crafts kitchen in Charlotte with a double-bowl sink, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, distressed cabinets and copper benchtops.

Custom Kitchens

Dynamic Remodel Solutions

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Window seat

K. Burke Interiors, LLC

The window seat is designed with cook book storage. The back side of the island provides convenient open storage for small appliances. Photos by Sarah Franckhauser Photography

Rustic Cabinet Kitchen with Copper, Stone and Butchers Block Countertops

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Project in Croton on Hudson, NY

Amazing Spaces

Mid-sized transitional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchens

Clemens Companies

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Natural stone farm house kitchen

Jr's Quality Tile & Hardwood LLC

The lighting works well for showing these tops off, while providing an out of the way spot for the guests to be part of the kitchen crew.
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula and copper benchtops.

Captivating Copper Kitchen

Reve Design & Custom Construction

David Elton
Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Natural stone farm house kitchen

Jr's Quality Tile & Hardwood LLC

The copper farm sink is awesome with the outside view.
Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

Custom Islands

Custom Metal Home

Copper Island
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Coach House

The Leland Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with medium wood cabinets, cement tile splashback, raised-panel cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, a drop-in sink, cement tiles and beige floor.

Strawbale Home in the Southwest

Tom J. Peterson, Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, beige splashback, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Edna Valley Tuscan Villa

Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Kitchen with Copper Benchtops and Beige 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!