Martin Mailleux
Photo of a small industrial galley separate kitchen in Lyon with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Jordan / Veronica Huntzinger

Ultimate Remodel

Felicia Evans
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodeling Projects

Green Calstate Construction

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Red Brick Meets Modern Man

NS Designs

This spacious and stylish kitchen has white flat panel laminate cabinets that are complimented with a red brick backsplash, along with a gorgeous wooden wheat countertop. Matching porcelain tile has been laid down for the flooring and a very cool and unique chalk accent wall was added for kicks. NS Designs, Pasadena, CA http://nsdesignsonline.com 626-491-9411

Landhaus-Küche in Holz und Stein

Gutsmann Küchen

Expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in Dresden with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and concrete floors.

Historic Kitchen Remodel

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Dane Cronin
This is an example of a transitional separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Brick Wall at Kitchen

Kraus Associates

Ben Gebo Photography
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Silvertop

Jamie Bush & Co.

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, brown benchtop and wood.

Industriel Cuisine

Large industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop, red splashback and vaulted.

Duplex, centre historique de Toulouse

design d'S-pace

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, pink splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

New Home | Freshwater

Bloomstudios

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

The Old Forge

Making Spaces

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Southwestern Inspired Kitchen, Laundry Room, & Office

SOLLiD Cabinetry

PC: Shane Baker Studios
Inspiration for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Project 112 (before & after)

Cutting Edge Design

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

Glazed Brick Farmhouse Kitchen in Herringbone Pattern

Fireclay Tile

This farmhouse kitchen backsplash in a grey brick herringbone pattern transforms a 200-year-old home into rustic and homey retreat. Love farmhouse style? Try our glazed thin Brick colors today: https://www.fireclaytile.com/samples/brick TILE SHOWN Glazed Thin Brick in Klamath

Glasshouse Mountains Residence

Maytree Studios

Toby Scott
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

After the fire

KMH Designs

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

American Classic Design

Aspen White Star, LLC

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

CHARMING HOUSE - CHIOGGIA

ALB STUDIO PROJECT

Design ideas for an industrial kitchen in Venice with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Klassisch-moderne U-Küche mit intelligenten Stauraumlösungen

Gutsmann Küchen

This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dresden with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and an integrated sink.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Brick Splashback 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!