Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Inspiration for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Columbia Heights Rowhouse Transformation

Landis Architects | Builders

Our clients bought two adjacent rowhomes as investment properties, and we designed and completed a gut renovation of each property. Both homes have two units and near-identical floor plans; a 2-bedroom, 2 bath unit in the basement and a larger “primary” unit with 5 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths taking up the top three floors. This project includes a 3rd-floor addition and a rear addition across the back. This gut remodel creates contemporary living on the bustling 13th street corridor in the sought-after Columbia Heights neighborhood. Light and airy finishes were used throughout. The first floor has an open concept floor plan with a modern European-style kitchen, white oak hardwood flooring, and luxurious finishes. The clients selected all-electric appliances for greater energy efficiency. The waterfall edge quartz countertop kitchen island features an overhang with bar seating and a chef’s sink. The kitchen cabinets are soft-close with glossy white acrylic uppers and custom teak graining lowers. Large French doors lead from the kitchen to the private rear wood deck, enabling indoor-outdoor living. Additionally, the main floor has a covered patio at the front entrance

Rustic Alder Cabinets

French Creek Designs Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Cabinets Duo In The Kitchen Rustic Alder Cabinets in dreamy deep tones. With a little spice added distinguish the island. Next, bright and cheerful Rustic Cherry Cabinets line the perimeter. Walking into this clients L-shaped kitchen is stunning. Clients first priority is to enlarge the kitchen. With the removal of walls a large spacious kitchen. This client’s kitchen is bright and welcoming.

Modern Kitchen Transformation

Everything Home

Our studio transformed this Zionsville kitchen into a luxurious 21st-century space with modern finishes including a stylish bronze-tiled backsplash. Light beige walls provide an airy vibe, while darker wood cabinet fronts create a dramatic contrast against their white frames. The stunning marble-patterned countertops create a luxurious aura, while terracotta-colored chairs around a beautiful breakfast table provide a pop of cheerfulness. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/modern-kitchen-transformation/

Heart of the Home

Big Sky Design

Photo of a modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation with Island

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This kitchen island serves as a storage space, dining seating, as well as a station to prepare meals and bring the family together for inclusive interactions.

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Because the kitchen was surrounded by windows, we needed to provide optimal storage solutions. We used large lower drawers for ease of use and to keep the design streamlined. A back pantry and laundry room were redesigned to provide ample backup.

Lake Geneva Kitchen Transformation

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This dated kitchen was ready to be transformed by our magic wand! The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to create one larger room with an island and space for a dining table. Our team of carpenters installed all new custom crafted cherry cabinets with Hanstone Serenity quartz countertops. Natural stone tile was installed for the backsplash and luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the room. All new Frigidaire Professional appliances in stainless were installed, including french door refrigerator, electric cooktop and range hood, a built-in wall oven, convection microwave oven and dishwasher.

North Kitchen

Grayling Construction

Kitchen remodel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Channing Modern Kitchen

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Material: Exotic Veneer - Wenge
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bent Tree Model

User

Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Kitchens

Lisa Davis Interiors

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

European meets Southwest

Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC

Wiggs Photo LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and brown cabinets.

Striking Gold In Estada

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Our bold, contemporary kitchen located in Cooper City Florida is a striking combination of of textured glass and high gloss cabinetry tempered with warm neutrals, wood grain and an elegant rush of gold.

Traditional Wooden Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Philadelphia Townhouse

Spogue Kitchens & Bath

This is an example of an industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home on the Range

Shannon White Design

Aaron Kraft / Krafty Photos
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Allen, TX Contemporary Home

Nicole Arnold Interiors

The clients’ love for their native California home needed to be appropriately interpreted for their new Texas residence. Textural elements, a monochromatic color palette, and organic influences are primary in their spaces. The family room is large and easily handles the double chaise sectional while still feeling amazingly intimate. Clean lines on the stack stone fireplace wall and supple wood grain speak simplicity in the room. The light fixture’s unique styling punctuates the room with an unexpected twist to keep the room lively. Our wood elements, fireplace and water views create the zen-style environment my clients adore. With a nod to the West Coast, the contemporary formal living space home features hints of Asian influence and the clients love for California sunsets. The two-story ceiling height allowed us to use large scale furnishings and appointments with bold colors to create an amazing impact in the sleek space. The honed marble floors cast some formality throughout the home, but keep it from feeling pretentious. Because the home has a southern exposure, it’s flooded with indirect light, enabling us to forego window treatments and keep the open view to the pool and golf course.

Kitchen with Brown Cabinets and Stainless Steel Appliances 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!