This is an example of a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Rural Omaha

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This home features a beautiful rustic white kitchen & a stunning dark stained kitchen behind, his & hers. Complete with top of the line appliances, serious storage, and a pantry fit with custom barn doors, these kitchens are what dreams are made of! The dining room features a custom lit onyx table base.

Beverage center

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Brick accent wall in kitchen for beverage center.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

1980's Kitchen Renovation

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

1980's Kitchen Renovation: This was a complete renovation. The formal dining room was eliminated, allowing for a larger kitchen, a walk-in pantry, and hearth area...resulting in a more functional use of space for this growing family. Viking appliances, (previously electric, converted to gas), granite, and custom, tea-stained, distressed cabinets configured to add a "Lazy Susan", a wine rack, deep drawers, a spice drawer, and a book shelf end. Hardwoods from hearth area was integrated into the kitchen for a smooth transitional space.Photo 1: Custom, distressed, tea-stained cabinets are not only functional, but beautiful!

Ranch Cabin

Terra Firma Custom Homes

The custom metal range hood, finished in a rich patina and reclaimed barnwood, offset the barnwood cabinetry and unique metal backsplash for a striking kitchen that is both rustic and contemporary.

Atwood Kitchen

DeWine Design

www.richsnapshots.com
Transitional kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

Douglah Designs

This gorgeous home renovation was a fun project to work on. The goal for the whole-house remodel was to infuse the home with a fresh new perspective while hinting at the traditional Mediterranean flare. We also wanted to balance the new and the old and help feature the customer’s existing character pieces. Let's begin with the custom front door, which is made with heavy distressing and a custom stain, along with glass and wrought iron hardware. The exterior sconces, dark light compliant, are rubbed bronze Hinkley with clear seedy glass and etched opal interior. Moving on to the dining room, porcelain tile made to look like wood was installed throughout the main level. The dining room floor features a herringbone pattern inlay to define the space and add a custom touch. A reclaimed wood beam with a custom stain and oil-rubbed bronze chandelier creates a cozy and warm atmosphere. In the kitchen, a hammered copper hood and matching undermount sink are the stars of the show. The tile backsplash is hand-painted and customized with a rustic texture, adding to the charm and character of this beautiful kitchen. The powder room features a copper and steel vanity and a matching hammered copper framed mirror. A porcelain tile backsplash adds texture and uniqueness. Lastly, a brick-backed hanging gas fireplace with a custom reclaimed wood mantle is the perfect finishing touch to this spectacular whole house remodel. It is a stunning transformation that truly showcases the artistry of our design and construction teams. Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/

Custom Kitchen in Bradford, PA

Matt's Home Construction & Renovations

Upper cabinets of kitchen custom built out of Pine Fencing Boards to simulate a Pallet Board, Rustic look. Design and Photo Credits: Cindy McKinnis
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Four Mile Ranch

Reclaimed Wood Creations LLC.

All the wood used in the remodel of this ranch house in South Central Kansas is reclaimed material. Berry Craig, the owner of Reclaimed Wood Creations Inc. searched the country to find the right woods to make this home a reflection of his abilities and a work of art. It started as a 50 year old metal building on a ranch, and was striped down to the red iron structure and completely transformed. It showcases his talent of turning a dream into a reality when it comes to anything wood. Show him a picture of what you would like and he can make it!

Cottonwood

Zoske Construction

Moore Photography
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops, brown splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rustic Barnwood Kitchen

SAW Creations LLC

Photo Credit: Dustin @ Rockhouse Motion
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wichita with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen Islands

PB Kitchen Design

Designed for an artist, the kitchen's island features a cast bronze table top and repurposed butcher block. Project Location Belvidere, IL
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Bluebell Kitchens

Quality Custom Cabinetry, Inc

Photography by Garrett Rowland Photography
Photo of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Colorado Room

Colorado Kitchen Designs

A beautifully created outdoor kitchen that is also indoor. There are unique outdoor aoppliances such as a pizza oven, gas grill, bbq, several beverage fridges and more. The walls can be opened in warmer months to feel as though you are outside. Rustic, distressed cabinetry and a wild granite complement eachother.

The Cabinet Genie's Home

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Teton River Remodel

Stillwater Design Group

Stillwater
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

A New River Home

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

Custom Built Waterfront Home Photography by: Eliot Tuckerman
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Craftsman Kitchen

Amelia Cabinet Company

A custom distressed oak hutch is tucked away but seamlessly integrated into the kitchen, providing an accent piece that serves as additional storage and display. A true statement piece, this hutch has an applied furniture base molding, matching oak bead board as a backsplash, and seeded glass.

Park Preserve | Amber

Possibilities for Design

Eric Lucero Photography
Photo of a large industrial l-shaped kitchen in Denver with distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and 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!