Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and red floor.

Cala Woods Residence and Studio

Johnson Squared Architecture + Planning

Alex Hayden
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, copper benchtops, a single-bowl sink, open cabinets and green cabinets.

The Six Branches

Edgell Building, Inc.

Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and copper benchtops.

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Chelsea Loft, New York, NY

TOLA architecture

Photo Credit: Amy Barkow | Barkow Photo, Lighting Design: LOOP Lighting, Interior Design: Blankenship Design, General Contractor: Constructomics LLC

Oakland Kitchen

Lorin Hill, Architect

Oakland Kitchen
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, copper benchtops, blue cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Tansu - Asian Fusion

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Simone and Associates
Small asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, stone slab splashback, with island and an integrated sink.

English Country

Group3

photos by John McManus
Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with copper benchtops, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, metallic splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Сталинка на Кутузовском проспекте

Алена Сковородникова

Дизайнер Алена Сковородникова Фотограф Сергей Красюк
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and orange benchtop.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Pepper Shack

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and vaulted.

ISLAND DRIVE III

Rasnick Homes

This is an example of a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

New Copper Shorwoom Display

Sola Kitchens

Mia Lind
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback and no island.

Full Home Renovation

Sunrise Design and Construction LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

The Mill House Showroom by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Captivating Copper Kitchen

Reve Design & Custom Construction

David Elton
This is an example of a 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.

Barford Beach House, Bude

Trewin Design Architects

Stephen Brownhill
Design ideas for a large industrial single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Townhouse kitchen and bath remodeling in Culver city

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Updating a recently built town home in culver city for a wonderful family was a very enjoyable project for us. a classic shaker kitchen with double row of upper cabinets due to the extra high ceiling. butcher block island with a sink as a work area. The centerpiece of it all is the amazing handmade Moroccan zellige tiles that were used as the backsplash. going all the way to the ceiling around the window area and finished off in the corners with a black matt Schluter corner system.

Spanish Colonial Kitchen

Dupont Cabinetry & Design

Kitchen with large island.
Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Austin with distressed cabinets and copper benchtops.

North Hill

Anna Williamson Architects

Our client wanted to create a warm, homely and light-filled environment that would draw their family together. Achieving this involved extensive internal and external reconfiguration to reorganise and interconnect the family living spaces and to bring natural light, access to and views of the garden into the heart of the home. This is a recently built split-level, semi-detached property; the internal stairway received no natural lighting giving an uninviting link between each room. The family rooms were located away from the sunny garden and the office was installed in the attic, separating the family to the least appealing corners of the house for daytime activities, connected by the uninviting staircase. The south facing living room was remote from the main living spaces and had small low doors affording little view to the garden. Our intervention focussed on making the underused garden room viable and worthy as the best room in the house. In order to house the kitchen, dining and tv snug, we pushed the rear wall out and up, installing a series of full height glazed doors to the rear as well as rooflights, raising sightlines for views of the sky and garden and giving level entry to a new enclosed terrace with permanent seating, barbeque and storage. External stairs connect up to the main garden and sweep onwards back to a second family room. The living spaces, now all located to the sunny rear, flow together, with the kitchen and barbeque reinstated as the hub of family life. We added a welcoming porch and refurbished the entrance hall, highlighting the previously obscured frontage and affording immediate views from it through to the garden on entry as well as adding plenty of storage. Unable to add windows to the stair, we inserted a large rooflight and opened up the half landings to it with floor glass and mirrors. Glazed internal walls bring light from front and back at each landing, flooding the stair with natural light and giving continually repeating views to the sky and garden. The refurbishment, with beautiful, tactile and textured surfaces, layers warmth onto contemporary concrete, steel and glass to further enrich the homely ambiance in conjunction with the natural external textures visible from every space.

All Cabinet Finishes Kitchen with Copper Benchtops 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!