Once a finishing school for girls this expansive Victorian had a kitchen in desperate need of updating. The new owners wanted something cheerful, that picked up on the details of the original home, and yet they wanted it to honor their more modern lifestyle.

Kitchen remodel Windsor Park

Green Bay Remodeling

Farm house sink, Wooden cabinets and hardwood flooring. Mixing Contemporary design with rustic finishes, this galley kitchen gives off a modern feel while still maintaining a Western décor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel - Tacoma, WA

Massey Home Services

This mid-century home got a new modern farmhouse meets craftsman style kitchen remodel. We installed new cabinets, Italian tile with a hand-painted marble feature backsplash, installed a new sink and faucet, enlarged and replaced the window and trim, installed butcher block countertops, and installation of new appliances.

Water Remediation & Restoration

Shack Built, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Transitional Gem in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Appartamento Romilli

Rizzi Rogers

Contemporary galley kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

Art and Color

The Varda Group

Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

View of Butler's Pantry toward Kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Other with wood benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rykestrasse Entire Home Interior Design/Furniture sourcing

Cocobird Design

Design ideas for an eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, coloured appliances, grey floor, vaulted and a peninsula.

A Kitchen in Ditchling by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

LAUREL KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Open shelves, stainless steel appliances and a plaster-finished range hood keep the space feeling simple and clean.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Beautiful Laguna Kitchen Remodel | Burnsville, MN | White Birch Design LLC

White Birch Design, LLC

This 1970's home had a complete makeover! The goal of the project was to 1) open up the main floor living and gathering spaces and 2) create a more beautiful and functional kitchen. We took out the dividing wall between the front living room and the kitchen and dining room to create one large gathering space, perfect for a young family and for entertaining friends! Onto the exciting part - the kitchen! The existing kitchen was U-Shaped with not much room to have more than 1 person working at a time. We kept the appliances in the same locations, but really expanded the amount of workspace and cabinet storage by taking out the peninsula and adding a large island. The cabinetry, from Holiday Kitchens, is a blue-gray color on the lowers and classic white on the uppers. The countertops are walnut butcherblock on the perimeter and a marble looking quartz on the island. The backsplash, one of our favorites, is a diamond shaped mosaic in a rhombus pattern, which adds just the right amount of texture without overpowering all the gorgeous details of the cabinets and countertops. The hardware is a champagne bronze - one thing we love to do is mix and match our metals! The faucet is from Kohler and is in Matte Black, the sink is from Blanco and is white. The flooring is a luxury vinyl plank with a warm wood tone - which helps bring all the elements of the kitchen together we think! Overall - this is one of our favorite kitchens to date - so many beautiful details on their own, but put together create this gorgeous kitchen!

Our Work

Salt Marsh Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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

11 Spruce St

James Rae Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Plymouth, IN. BaileyTown USA. Slate Finish Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown USA Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Slate Door Style: Chesapeake Counter top: John Boos Butcher Block, Hard Rock Maple, Oil finish

The Victorian Cottage Kitchen

Making Spaces

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/09/08/the-victorian-cottage-devol-inspired-kitchen/

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops 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!