Angle Eye Photography Dewson Construction Blackbird Woodworking
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dan New Build

KBW Morgantown (Kitchens By Woodys)

Photo of an arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Huntington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Quarry Lake Project

Du Interiors - Dulce Roberto

Family room design by Du interiors Photo by Elle M Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, subway tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - SHREWSBURY

Mid-State Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Paradise

Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Aaron Leitz
Large asian l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown benchtop, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

1980's Kitchen Update Lake Oswego

Pacific Northwest Cabinetry

1980s Split level kitchen remodel in white with stainless and hardwood floors, cookware storage pullout shelves
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Naturally Luxe

Mike Schaap Builders

The most notable design component is the exceptional use of reclaimed wood throughout nearly every application. Sourced from not only one, but two different Indiana barns, this hand hewn and rough sawn wood is used in a variety of applications including custom cabinetry with a white glaze finish, dark stained window casing, butcher block island countertop and handsome woodwork on the fireplace mantel, range hood, and ceiling. Underfoot, Oak wood flooring is salvaged from a tobacco barn, giving it its unique tone and rich shine that comes only from the unique process of drying and curing tobacco. Photo Credit: Ashley Avila

Montecito

Tracy Lynn Studio

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with light hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Bespoke Black Kitchen with Island

Abbeywood Furniture Ltd

This contemporary handle less Black kitchen is complemented with a Bespoke Log Cabin style Island unit in Sycamore. Contrasted with a Solid Teak breakfast bar. The main worktop is Dekton

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

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 avec table de repas intégrée dans le salon - Esprit Loft scandinave - Isabelle Le Rest Interieurs
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.

KraftMaid: Rustic Modern

KraftMaid

This kitchen features a baking station with a base mixer shelf to save your back and tired arms from having to lug that heavy mixer. For extra storage this kitchen includes a wall multi-storage pantry for all the baking supplies as well as a oven cabinet for all your casserole dishes and pans. Also, included is a auto-open wastebasket that opens and closes with a nudge for when your hands are messy.

Spice drawers in kitchen island

Benvenuti and Stein

Large Kitchen island with seasonings storage and prep bowl drawer for easy access during food preparation . Norman Sizemore- Photographer
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and brown benchtop.

Colleton River

Randolph Stewart

Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, terra-cotta floors and brown benchtop.

Residenza estiva del montelliano

Habitat interiors

La cucina è composta da una grande isola di ben 360 cm con zona cottura e da una parte arredata a muro con zona di lavaggio. La zona cottura, è corredata di lavello di servizio. Si affianca perpendicolarmente, un piano snack in legno supportato da una gamba in cristallo ed illuminato con una luce media molto bassa

Schrock Cabinetry

The Corner Cabinet

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cold Springs Farm Kitchen

Period Architecture Ltd.

Cold Spring Farm Kitchen. Photo by Angle Eye Photography.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops and brown benchtop.

Two Story Kitchen

Renaissance Kitchen and Home

This beautiful 2 story kitchen remodel was created by removing an unwanted bedroom. The increased ceiling height was conceived by adding some structural columns and a triple barrel arch, creating a usable balcony that connects to the original back stairwell and overlooks the Kitchen as well as the Greatroom. This dramatic renovation took place without disturbing the original 100yr. old stone exterior and maintaining the original french doors above the balcony.

Balmes -240m²-, Barcelona -in progress-

GokoStudio

Bluetomatophotos
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Joshua Tree

Emets Management Inc.

Inspiration for a large scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with with Island 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!