This is an example of a contemporary kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

古城町の家

ａｉ建築アトリエ

Design ideas for a scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Квартира в центре Москвы

Lavka-Design

Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Cocina abierta Sabadell

T'AJUDEM SBD

Esta cocina abierta que hemos hecho integra perfectamente la premisa del estilo nórdico: sencillez cálida y acogedora. Predomina el color blanco, que aporta mucha luminosidad, y el suave tono natural de la madera en el suelo y la encimera. Al abrirla al comedor, se ha ganado amplitud y luz, y el espacio de mesa conecta perfectamente los dos espacios.

Rénovation Totale d'un Studio pour une Location

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

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

Cuisine

BARAK-Architecture SAS

@BARAK-A
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown benchtop, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Cottage

LOCKHART SUVER

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bohemian Abode

Mountainwood Homes

Oak hardwoods were laced into the existing floors, butcher block countertops contrast against the painted shaker cabinets, matte brass fixtures add sophistication, while the custom subway tile range hood and feature wall with floating shelves pop against the dark wall. The best feature? A dishwasher. After all these years as a couple, this is the first time the two have a dishwasher. The new space makes the home feel twice as big and utilizes classic choices as the backdrop to their unique style. Photo by: Vern Uyetake

Carrell Kitchen

Big Bad Wolf Construction Co., LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Blue Ridge Mountain Kitchen Renovation In Bluemont, Virginia

Shenandoah Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

RDPT ripadiportaticinese

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Vista della cucina. Grande vetrata di separazione con la zona giorno.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances and brown benchtop.

Облако

Анастасия Уфимцева

Проект квартиры в доме типовой серии П-44. Кухня выполнена в светлых тонах, с большим количеством мест для хранения. Вся мебель выполнена по эскизам дизайнера. Автор проекта: Уфимцева Анастасия

Small Pantry - Atlanta, Georgia

Artisan Custom Closets

This pantry was completed in white with shaker style drawers and doors and oil rubbed bronze hardware. The counter top is a matte finish to match the hardware. Corner shelves maximize the space with wire storage baskets for more diversity and functionality. There are also vertical storage shelves for large baking sheets or serving plates.

Inner Richmond 795

SF Design Build

http://robjphotos.com/
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Hoegger Lake House Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This beautiful Lake House Kitchen design was created by Kim D. Hoegger at Kim Hoegger Home in Rockwell, Texas. http://www.houzz.com/pro/kdhoegger/kim-d-hoegger FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Large Two-Level Island

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

Great house remodel, reconfigured the kitchen floor plan, opened up the great room, double arches and columns, stone 2 story fireplace, cast stone mantle from stoneworks, travertine floors,marble foyer,hardwood with carpet inlays, molding galore

Deborah Leamann

A view into the kitchen boasts a grand island with v-groove panel detail and a marine grade mahogany top. Photo-Tom Grimes
Large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lake House

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

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!