Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Rushville, Ohio Kitchen Expansion

NJW Construction

Karli Moore Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary New Construction

FINA Construction Group Inc.

Ground up development. 7,000 sq ft contemporary luxury home constructed by FINA Construction Group Inc.
Expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Scandinavian Inspired Kitchen

Susan Serra

Earl Kendall
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Deerfield Kitchen

The Coveted Kitchen

Located in a northern suburb of Chicago this contemporary kitchen used warm cherry cabinets, a honed granite countertop, and a fun glass mosaic backsplash. Photo Credit: Your House Photography

Warm Alder Retreat

The Kitchen Master

This Aurora client wanted to remove large soffits to make the room more open and allow for additional architectural interest. Medium stained Alder cabinets were used to warm up the light granite and hardwood floor selections. A newly designed laundry room and powder room were also included with matching materials to complete the 1st floor update. Designed and photographed by Adam Hartig.

Дом в Мэдисон парке

AB Architects

Авторы проекта: Ведран Бркич, Лидия Бркич и Анна Гармаш Фотограф: Сергей Красюк
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, with island, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets and white floor.

Mid-Century Modern Pied-A-Terre

Julie Schuster Design Studio

With our changes, now the cabinetry and granite backsplash balance with the scheme and show to advantage.
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Rich Texture of Stone Backsplash Sets the Tone for a Kitchen of Color and Character - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

В гостях: Квартира дизайнера в высотке на Котельнической

Ольга Шангина | Photography

Crystal Cabinetry Design Gallery

Cabernet Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fresno, CA - Beautiful Cottage Custom Home, 3953 Sq. Ft.

Raven Custom Homes Inc.

Doug Rose Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Dexter Meadows

Terra Firma Custom Homes

Behind this pocket door sits a well stocked pantry and a cozy desk with a window looking out onto the ranch.
Country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Rustic Modern Home

AVID Associates LLC

An expansive venthood was designed to balance this large transitional rustic kitchen. Copper panels play to the warm tones in the stone slab countertops while travertine clad walls lend texture to the room. A modern faucet is functional for cooking, as well as the double islands create dual work zones for optimal work flow. Timber beams accent the vaulted ceiling above. Interior Design: AVID Associates Builder: Martin Raymond Homes Photography: Michael Hunter

Kemper Kitchens

Capitol District Supply

Kemper Darby Maple Cabinets with Island and seating
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Custom Home Features & Ideas

New Castle Properties

Butler Pantry between kitchen and dining room with wine cubbies
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and dark hardwood floors.

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Die Küche als Spiel der Kontraste. Die wohnlich-natürliche Ausstrahlung des Nussbaum-Furniers korrespondiert bestens mit der beleuchteten Nische in fein-gemasertem Travertindekor. The kitchen as a play of contrasts. The homely and elegant radiation of the veneer in natural walnut-merges perfectly with the illuminated recess in finely grained travertine decor.

Жилая классика

VVDesign

фотограф Кирилл Овчинников
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living

JEFFCO Development

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback and travertine splashback.

Kitchen with Medium Wood 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!