Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Brick Floors Design Ideas

Photo by Angle Eye Photography.
Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, an undermount sink, porcelain splashback, brick floors and with island.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Small eclectic kitchen pantry in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and brown benchtop.

Rugs

Bert Henry Carpet & Tile, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Cabin Contemporary

Built Green Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Hedwig

Lauren Dyer Interiors

Don Hoffman, Houston, Texas
Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick floors and with island.

Beaded Shaker in Hartforth Blue

Interiors 4 Living

At the end of last year, we designed and installed this stunning beaded shaker kitchen for a couple in Morley, Leeds. Our lovely clients chose this beautiful Hartforth Blue shade that compliments the European Walnut wooden worktops perfectly, adding warmth to the whole kitchen. The antique bronze handles and tap match seamlessly, helping to create an old-fashioned rustic look. Designed by Tom.

Private Villa in Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany

Matteo Castelli Fotografia

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and red floor.

Lotteria Kitchen Santa Fe, NM

Carved Custom Cabinets

This Spanish colonial panel style from carvedcabinet.com (Carved Custom Cabinets) was inspired by a 200 year old, small, hand carved trunk on legs displayed in the Museum of New Mexico. It was found in a village north of Santa Fe. The trim surrounding the panels was inspired by a book on the history of woodworking in New Mexico. Finished in a honey (Miel) with dark glaze to bring out the carving and medium distressing. Bronze finish drop pulls are supplied with the cabinets.

Ranch

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Kitchen house addition

CH Architects

Kitchen house cupboards
Photo of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, brown floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Tidewater Colonial

Solid Tops

Photography: Jake Melrose
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors and with island.

Stonebridge Residence

Beard + Riser Architects

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Comstock Adobe Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Studio Monterey

Draper DBS Custom Cabinetry. Kitchen perimeter in Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull. Sienna interiors. Maple with dovetail drawers. Island in Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull. Wood island countertop.

Horseleg Creek

KH Designs

Mid-sized country separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

The Ranch

Sierra Construction

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and brown floor.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Think Construction

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

Santa Fe - Lotteria Kitchen

Carved Custom Cabinets

The stove is a vintage 1950's O'Keefe and Merritt. The refrigerator is a vintage 1950's Westinghouse which was painted to match the ceiling wood bead board ceiling.

General Haig St.

Decro Development, LLC.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Brick Floors 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!