Amazing old, reclaimed wood top adds so much character to island and overall feel of the kitchen. Another beautiful top from Dixie Heart Pine.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Old Forge

Making Spaces

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Ullrich -

Round Top Home Builders

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and timber.

Moderne Nostalgie – die Scarlett Vison von SCHMIDT Küchen

SCHMIDT Küchen GmbH & Co. KG

SCHMIDT Küchen
Inspiration for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Walnut End Grain Butcher Block

Hardwood Lumber Company

"From my first conversation until the delivery of my wood surface area being exactly what I hoped was nothing other than fantastic service! Maria and the Hardwood Lumber Co staff provided a custom fit cutting board/ work surface to fit onto my cabinet which was something they hadn't exactly done before (very specific measurements and cuts). They always said "yes, we can do that for you". From my first inquiry to the delivered perfectly fit cutting board & work surface, every step of the way I found myself impressed with the customer service I received. Then for the product to arrive as beautiful as I had hoped was almost too good to be true. I have and will continue to highly recommend Hardwood Lumber Co for any one needing any products they offer! Well done everyone and THANK YOU!" Melanie

Coastal Craftsmen

Pasquale Design Associates, Inc.

Brick walls and rough hewn beams add the perfect balance of traditional elements to this traditional coastal home kitchen. The wood island countertop contrasts nicely with the perimeter quarts stonetops. The cabinetry is a neutral grey khaki tone that is timeless and reads neutral in color tone. It's a great combination of texture and natural materials.

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Vogel Builders, LLC

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Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Eversley Road

Marienne Pachonick Architects

Radu Palicica
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gaskin Walk Home

KMH Designs

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Home

lnclighting.llc

Brimming with rustic countryside flair, the 6-light french country chandelier features beautifully curved arms, hand-carved wood center column and Persian white finish. Antiqued distressing and rust finish gives it a rich texture and well-worn appearance. Each arm features classic candelabra style bulb holder which can accommodate a 40W e12 bulb(Not Included). Perfect to install it in dining room, entry, hallway or foyer, the six light chandelier will cast a warm glow and create a relaxing ambiance in the space.

Scandinavian Kitchen

Inspiration for a scandinavian galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and beige benchtop.

15 Nottingham Rd

Element Construction Partners

JS Gibson
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, wood benchtops, grey splashback and brick splashback.

Kestrel

Trentwood Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

NL Rowhouse

Bunker Workshop

Photo by Sam Oberter
This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Park Side Townhouse Kitchen

Jeffrey McMahon Design + Build

Design ideas for an eclectic galley kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

SARANINHOME

ALLARTSDESIGN

Саранин Артемий
Small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, no island, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen, Highland Mills, NY

Shae Interiors

Designed in a relaxed transitional/country style, this show-stopping kitchen is fit for a chef. A perimeter of off-white cabinetry with large storage drawers, upper cabinets with seeded glass and light quartz countertops brighten the space while framing an oversized Hickory island with a 2” butcherblock countertop. Brick was chosen for the backsplash to compliment the fireplace and give the space an informal feel. To satisfy the love of cooking double ovens, 48” fridge/freezer, and 6 burner cooktop with vented exhaust hood and pot-filler were incorporated to complete this kitchen. Oversized bee-catcher pendants were placed over the large island, complete with a wine rack, hidden storage, and microwave drawer. An antiqued mirror installed in a diamond pattern defines the coffee nook.

Kitchen

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.

Kitchen & Living

Joe the Architect

Photo of a large country kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands and black floor.

The Baker House

Phelps Investments

Photo of 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.

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!