This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, white appliances, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

System Collection

PEDINI NY

A contemporary kitchen designer's dream - with or without handles, wall hanging or floor mounted, the System Collection offers an extensive selection of standard elements and finishes to fit a wide range of modern kitchen layouts and flexible kitchen design budgets. Minimalism to the max. The System Collection allows the ancient and universal function of cooking to be a fun and fulfilling experience to participate in. While the System Collection does focus on the aesthetics of design and the materials used, the driving force behind the design has and will always be enjoying the kitchen and the pleasure of cooking. The System Collection is a modern kitchen that is easy and only creates light barriers between the living areas. One of the unique features of the System Collection is its ease of maintenance, making it one of the most hygienic contemporary kitchens available. System Collection’s ergonomic design gives it an extremely high rate of flexibility. Superior usage of space, ease of reaching every corner, top-notch organization and beautiful forms that follow superb function. Whether your goal is a contemporary Italian kitchen design or a large modern suburban kitchen, the System Collection offers endless design options - textured melamine with matching edges, hundreds of laminate colors (matte or glossy) with or without aluminum edges, eco wood with aluminum edges, painted glass, and the entire range of Pedini lacquer colors (matte, textured and high gloss).

ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Newly designed kitchen in remodeled open space Ranch House: custom designed cabinetry in two different finishes, Caesar stone countertop with Motivo Lace inlay, stainless steel appliances and farmhouse sink, polished concrete floor, hand fabricated glass backsplash tiles and big island.

Hampton Beach House

Stephens Design Group, Inc.

Peter Murdock
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, a single-bowl sink, brown cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and panelled appliances.

Contemporary Kitchens

Home KO/ Home KO Design Studio

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Four Seasons - Brickell - Private Residence

Opustone

Roma Imperiale quartz slabs backsplash Mother of Pearl quartzite countertop
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, quartzite benchtops and limestone floors.

Kensington Townhouse

Boldfort

Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Saratoga Hill House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to Kitchen from dining room. Saratoga passage at dusk. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

四季を感じながらゆったり過ごす、夫婦ふたりの新しい暮らし

株式会社ホームランド

お持ちのカップボードはサイズを合わせるため台輪をカットし設置し、裏のパントリーはお持ちの収納棚を再利用できるようにサイズをあわせ、勝手口をLDKからは見えないようにプランしています。
Photo of a small open plan kitchen in Fukuoka with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and wallpaper.

Residence - Ocean View, Delaware

Turnstone Custom Homes

Carolyn Watson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

San Clemente Residence

Andrew Joseph Designs, Allied ASID

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Traditional Accents

O'Hanlon Kitchens, Inc.

The natural maple wood cabinetry is accentuated with Toffee Stain and Ebony Glaze which is complemented by the beautiful oil bronzed hardware. The arc island offers a perfect seating area to enjoy this traditional American style kitchen. Cabinetry: Echelon, Maple- Toffee Ebony Glazed Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander, Durham- Oil Rubbed Bronze Countertop: Cambria, Canterbury Sink: Allora, Single bowl Backsplash: American Olean, Oxford Tan Cabinet Accessories: Deluxe roll-outs, Corner Super Susan

Design Ideas by Waypoint Living Spaces

Waypoint Living Spaces

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, no island and brown floor.

PEDINI Q2 IN SAN DIEGO

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

BATH AND KITCHEN TOWN 9265 Activity Rd. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92126 t.858 5499700 www.kitchentown.com
Photo of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, mosaic tile splashback, a peninsula and solid surface benchtops.

Projekt H

Schreinerei Leydorf GmbH & Co. KG

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dusseldorf with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets and wood benchtops.

Elegant and Bright

Troico

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Kali Crt #2

LR Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops and with island.

Projekt H

Schreinerei Leydorf GmbH & Co. KG

Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dusseldorf with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets and wood benchtops.

Shine on

kabi kitchen and bath cabinets

A center island wrapped in laminate adds texture and balances the high gloss solid acrylic and glass cabinets on the sink wall. The solid acrylic doors and refrigerator panels wear trend setting gray. All doors and drawers feature European hardware and slow close technology. Builder: KJO Construction LLC Photos by Robert Kittila Photography

Martis Camp_Thunderbird Circle

Emily Roose Interiors

An Italian modern kitchen design with glazed eucalyptus and taupe glass front cabinets. High end appliances make this kitchen perfect for entertaining.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Brown Cabinets 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!