В гостях: «Двушка» серии П-44Т в Солнцево

The kitchen island is comprised of pull-out trash & recycling, cookbook shelves, wine storage, seating and a microwave oven niche. Bunn feet give the island a furniture look.

Rénovation Totale d'un duplex de 150m2 - Esprit Loft Scandinave

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Cuisine ouverte sur la principale pièce de vie d'un Loft - Esprit scandinave - Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, cement tiles, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava

Nice Home Barcelona

Small mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Cabot Cove Summer Cottage

Tracey Rapisardi Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, no island, white appliances, white splashback, timber splashback, white floor and brown benchtop.

Colonial kitchen restoration

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

This traditional colonial styled kitchen was achieved by removing a modern oak kitchen installed in the early 1970's. The renovation started with custom built windows to fit the existing openings, refinishing the original hardwood flooring, adding custom painted white inset cabinetry, professional appliances and granite countertops. A white 3"x6" subway tile was install on the backsplash to add to the traditional feel. The kitchen island houses a convection oven and has custom wood corbel brackets to support the overhang for the barstools. Finally, the original butler pantry was refinished and updated with new base cabinets to house a dishwasher, sink, and original radiator situated under the sink. The existing wood wainscott backsplash was refinished and modified to fit the new tropical brown granite countertops.

Rénovation Appartement Lancry

Reflex Renovation

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown benchtop and green floor.

Rénivation complète d'un appartement T3

Studio MATO

Rénovation complète d’un appartement T3 de 60 m² dans un immeuble des années 50 à Annecy, conception et réalisation du lot agencement et cuisine.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wind and Sea

Tosti Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber.

The Hatch

Unique Homestays

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Transitional Gem in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hochwertige Kochinsel mit Sitzbank und viel Stauraum.

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Hochwertige Kochinsel mit Sitzbank und viel Stauraum. Offene Regallösungen aus Eiche kombiniert mit weißen Fronten und geschlossenen Hochschränken bis unter die Dachschräge.

Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

GREEVES 10-15

Rivers + Steel City Homes

This is an example of a small industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cozy & Cute Tiny House

Parlour & Palm

A modern-meets-vintage farmhouse-style tiny house designed and built by Parlour & Palm in Portland, Oregon. This adorable space may be small, but it is mighty, and includes a kitchen, bathroom, living room, sleeping loft, and outdoor deck. Many of the features - including cabinets, shelves, hardware, lighting, furniture, and outlet covers - are salvaged and recycled.

A Coastal Country Kitchen in Kent

burlanes interiors

Country style kitchen, with all the added benefits of contemporary living; our Wellsdown country kitchen is just that. Hand painted in Mylands 'Pure White' with oak worktops, our Wellsdown kitchen brings such a refreshing vibe to this beautiful family home, and the freestanding design allows space for a dining table and a breakfast bar, without compromising storage space. An island is a great way of adding additional storage and worktop space to your kitchen, and is also a lovely way of adding a pop of colour to your home! Hand painted in Mylands 'Morning Blue' with oak worktop and hand carved Butt & Bead panelling, this bespoke kitchen island adds to the country vibe of the kitchen, complemented perfectly by the glass display cupboards, custom made plate rack and stunning double Belfast sink.

Orchid

Blackband Design

Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a large tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Underwater Safari

User

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with White 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!