Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Craftsman Kitchen in Milford, MI

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Charles

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Urban Farmhouse Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

Urban farmhouse kitchen in coastal California. White base color with black accents (grout, hardware), butcher block countertop on the island, and shiplap ceiling with exposed beams!

Custom Kitchen

Comer Construction

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Duvergier - Rénovation cuisine

AVOLTIS Rénovation

Création d'une cuisine ouverte sur le salon pour améliorer l'espace de vie. Cuisine entièrement équipée, moderne et design. Crédence déco. Délimitation de l'espace au sol entre la partie cuisine et salon.

Rénovation Totale d'un Studio pour une Location

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

White Kitchen with Stained Cherry Accents

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

This kitchen design combines several elements with 4 door styles, cherry & painted cabinets. They all flow together to give this kitchen a gorgeous designer look. Notice: 50" Full Height Shaker Doors, Full Height Double Upper Glass Doors, Mirrored Cherry Hutch Doors & Shorter Wine Glass Doors on the opposite wall. Cabinet Style: European Frameless with Full Overlay Doors. Doorstyle: Shaker Flat Panel with Small Hand-Applied Beadwork, Paint Color: Dove White by Ben Moore, Cherry Stain: Ebony Custom Mix. Hand-Crafted by Taylor Made Cabinets in Leominster MA.

Cygnus Granite Project

Euroselect Countertops and Decor

This is a beautiful modern farmhouse concept with Light stained natural cabinets. The countertops are an AMAZING Cygnus Granite from Brazil. This kitchen is the perfect blend of Western Farmhouse and Modern-Chic.

Flow Penthouse

Anthro Architecture

View from the dining to the breakfast bar and the curved polished plaster walls of the kitchen. The lovely autumnal light in this photo brings a sense of calm to this space

Ancien club transformé en appartement

Muda Créations

Le projet nécessitait en une seule pièce, vide à part le canapé déjà choisi auparavant, de faire un coin cuisine, un coin salle à manger, un coin salon et un coin musique. J'ai tout de suite aimé cet espace particulier, qui, en fait, est un ancien club de Jazz qui a été entièrement rénové en conservant un style rétro et cocooning comme le souhaitaient ses propriétaires Tout a été réalisé par nos soins. Nous avons posé un tissu tendu au mur, crée la banquette, les sièges et les coussins. La cuisine a été déplacée afin de permettre une meilleure circulation et de pouvoir faire en sorte que le poteau ne soit plus gênant. Il a du reste été relooké. Nous avons également relooké les meubles existants et posé une cloison vitrée sur le côté latéral de la plaque de cuisson avec de créer une petite séparation légère entre la plaque de cuisson et le reste de la pièce. Une cloison en "verrière d'artiste" a été créée au fond à gauche ouvrant sur un nouvel espace crée "salle d'eau-toilette ". Une shopping liste a été faite pour l'achat de meubles et objets déco. Réalisé par Véronique Ricci pour Muda Créations

閑かな家 Shizuka Flat

山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa

Photo by Keishiro Yamada
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'une maison

Ixina / AZ Batiment / AZ Home

Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Vimercate

Ferrari Design 3.6.0

Cucina a doppia altezza con apertura sull'ambiente living. Si può richiudere con grandi porte scorrevoli in cristallo riflettente. L'apertura verso l'alto la rende molto luminosa e permette di appressare il bellissimo tetto in legno sbiancato.

Loft Apartment Berlin

STUDIO RAMOS

Regal nach Mass aus Holz
Design ideas for a small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Boatwright Road 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Touch latch white gloss cabinets, marble wallsplash, marble island with mitered sides, subzero wolf and cove appliances. Modern coastal living.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

CUBRO / Embajadores

pfronts

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Lakeshore Remodel

Kitchen Design Studio, Inc.

This beautiful, soft contemporary kitchen, bar and dining area are a result of combining rooms - a former closed off, galley-style kitchen and separate formal dining room - to create a comfortable, functional but sophisticated new space, open to views of Lake Michigan. "Purposeful design" with ageing-in-place in mind, the open area provides a lot of base cabinet storage for ease of access, a calm color palette and plenty of style. Photography by Ashley Avila.

Douceur scandinave, 65m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

Cet appartement de 65m2 situé dans un immeuble de style Art Déco au cœur du quartier familial de la rue du Commerce à Paris n’avait pas connu de travaux depuis plus de vingt ans. Initialement doté d’une seule chambre, le pré requis des clients qui l’ont acquis était d’avoir une seconde chambre, et d’ouvrir les espaces afin de mettre en valeur la lumière naturelle traversante. Une grande modernisation s’annonce alors : ouverture du volume de la cuisine sur l’espace de circulation, création d’une chambre parentale tout en conservant un espace salon séjour généreux, rénovation complète de la salle d’eau et de la chambre enfant, le tout en créant le maximum de rangements intégrés possible. Un joli défi relevé par Ameo Concept pour cette transformation totale, où optimisation spatiale et ambiance scandinave se combinent tout en douceur.

Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors and Brown Benchtop 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!