This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

West Melton Home

Byres Building Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

CasaWow _ cucina

Paola Rocca

La cucina in muratura si sviluppa con una conformazione a C e si affaccia sulla sala da pranzo.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Turin with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Photo of a small country eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

花園町の家リノベーション

有限会社浄法寺工務店

This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

MEDALLION

Medallion Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Летняя кухня с барбекю

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Marina Habitat

Koda Kitchen | Hong Kong |

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hong Kong with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Verity II

Vicky's Homes

Black cabinets, U-shaped island, contemporary, galley sink, walnut accents and island, hidden doors, open concept, hidden door to pantry and mud room

Летняя кухня

Архитектурная студия АВТОР

Иван Сорокин
Design ideas for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Дом на склоне

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Verity II

Vicky's Homes

Black cabinets, built in desk, built in shelving, contemporary, Galley Sink, glass railing, black lighting, open concept, secret doors to butlers panty and mud room.

Crazy Loft

Kutenkovs project

Happy House Architecture & Design Кутенков Александр Кутенкова Ирина Фотограф Виталий Иванов
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, cork floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

This is an example of a small country eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Moroccan modern house

Demeure Design

Contemporary kitchen in modern villa in Marrakech, Morocco.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Flat Roof Medium Rear Extension

My Happy Building

Mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

Granite Transformations Of Orlando

Made from the highest quality granite, stone, and quartz, our Trend Stone is manufactured, distributed, and installed by us, so you always get exactly what you ordered.

Летняя кухня

Архитектурная студия АВТОР

Иван Сорокин
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

アジアンキッチン

Photo of an asian single-wall kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Studio 18m2

Un air de déco

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets 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!