joshuacurryphotography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Ealing, West London

MODEL Projects Ltd

Chris Snook
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, coloured appliances and a peninsula.

Edward Drive

F1 Cabinets and Furniture

Large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hoegger Lake House Kitchen - Farmhouse Kitchen Sink with a View

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This beautiful lake house kitchen design was created by Kim D. Hoegger at Kim Hoegger Home in Rockwell, Texas mixing two-tones of Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Designer Kim Hoegger chose a rustic Knotty Alder wood species with a dark patina stain for the lower base cabinets and kitchen island and contrasted it with a Classic White painted finish for the wall cabinetry above. This unique and eclectic design brings bright light and character to the home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Learn more about Kim Hoegger Home at: http://www.houzz.com/pro/kdhoegger/kim-d-hoegger

Deborah Leamann

The overscaled interior wall lanterns flank the kitchen view while smoke bell jars light the island. Photo-Tom Grimes
Large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Evergreen

Anthony W Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with multiple islands, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brown benchtop, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Kitchen

Gatlin Group

Country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

This fun pantry makes you want to learn to cook! Coronata wallcovering by Osborne & Little, wood counters by Grothouse, wood flooring by Old to Gold. Plenty of storage provided for the large family's needs year-round.

Hudson Lookout

kimberly peck architect

Contemporary galley kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Cuisine sous combles

IH Studio

Cuisine blanche sous les toits de Paris, crédence effet terrazzo
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Saint Maur - Rénovation d'une maison de 150m²

Studio Castille

Mise en avant du papier peint Terrazzo de @papermint_paris Verriere sur-mesure et suspensions en laiton
This is an example of a large modern open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Cottage Apartment Mornington

Provoke Design

When designing this space I wanted to create a Queenslander style kitchen with modern functionality. This design is a simple L shape design, it still has everything you need to cook and bake if you feel like it. The dishwasher is 450mm wide and allowed the pantry to be squeezed into space. The microwave is hidden above the fridge behind the lift-up door. This is a very clever design allowing a fully functional kitchen in a small spacious space.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

The walnut counter tops are the star in this farmhouse inspired kitchen. This hundred year old house deserved a kitchen that would be true to its history yet modern and beautiful. We went with country inspired features like the banquette, copper pendant, and apron sink. The cabinet hardware and faucet are a soft bronze finish. The cabinets a warm white and walls a lovely natural green. We added plenty of storage with the addition of the bar with cabinets and floating shelves. The banquette features storage along with custom cushions.

The Baker House

Phelps Investments

Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown benchtop.

Modern Cafe Kitchen

Madelene Ross Design Studio

The design concept of this kitchen was inspired by the client's love of France. The materials are classic but very special; the marble tile has a silk-screened pattern overlay, the butcher block island top is walnut with a furniture finish, the creamy-white cabinets are a modified shaker with a beveled edge, and the counters are durable Calcutta porcelain. The amazing over-scaled vintage pendants from France and the sleek brass and linen counter stools give the space a modern and fresh feel.

Wolf appliance Kitchen

Distinctive Homes

Small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Musterwohnung Bonn

Der Homestager

Ralph Orange www.immoshots.de
Inspiration for a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Cologne with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown benchtop.

North Portland St. Johns Modern Industrial Chic Remodel

Studio Define

This is an example of a small modern galley separate kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

2017 - Grand ARDA - Custom Homes - Visbeen Architects, Inc. 2

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

This large estate house was carefully crafted to compliment the rolling hillsides of the Midwest. Horizontal board & batten facades are sheltered by long runs of hipped roofs and are divided down the middle by the homes singular gabled wall. At the foyer, this gable takes the form of a classic three-part archway. Subtle earth-toned wall colors, white trim, and natural wood floors serve as a perfect canvas to showcase patterned upholstery, black hardware, and colorful paintings. A Grand ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Visbeen Architects, Inc. Designers: Visbeen Architects, Inc. with Laura Davidson From: East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Evergreen Home

Anthony W Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey 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!