Model: Cascade Modern. This modern, 378 square-foot Kabin features a laundry room, partially vaulted loft, a common room with vaulted ceiling to maximize space, 1 bathroom and a 40 sq. ft. covered porch. This backyard cottage is constructed to Built Green’s 4-star standards.

Neubau und Renovierung eines Hauses in der Gemeinde Molbergen

Fachmarkt und Malerbetrieb Lohmann

Marc Lohmann
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bremen with white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, timber splashback, black appliances, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Poblenou en 3 actos

Egue y Seta

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown splashback.

Kitchen

ODS Architecture

The kitchen is the command center for the house, with views all around to watch the kids. Corner windows and no upper cabinets facilitate this. Big bookshelf nearby for cookbooks and large opening to the right to pass snacks into the study room.

Cuisine

Lucie DAVAZE

This is an example of a small modern galley separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Кухня Лофт ЖК Гринвуд

GVARNERI мебель

8-926-784-43-49 • Собственное производство • Широкий модульный ряд и проекты по индивидуальным размерам • Комплексная застройка дома • Лучшие европейские материалы и комплектующие • Цветовая палитра более 1000 наименований. • Кратчайшие сроки изготовления • Рассрочка платежа

Cuisine finition blanc et plan de travail en chêne clair

Cuisinata

Large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

Индустриальный двухкомнатная 70 м2.

Real Remont

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Craftsman Kitchen

LD's Unlimited Home Improvement

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Rustic Lakeside Cottage

Harris Architects, PLLC

Gil Stose
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ranch Bunkhouse

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Design ideas for a small country kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Isle of Palms Modern Cottage Kitchen

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Photo by: Warren Lieb
Photo of a large single-wall kitchen in Charleston with wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, white appliances, brown splashback, green cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and with island.

Windsor Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was designed for a house in Windsor, England and was made out of banded oak, maple and birds eye maple, with iroko worktops. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

Vancouver - Shaughnessy Condo Kitchen

Alair Homes Vancouver

IKEA kitchen marvel: Professional consultants, Dave & Karen like to entertain and truly maximized the practical with the aesthetically fun in this kitchen remodel of their Fairview condo in Vancouver B.C. With a budget of about $55,000 and 120 square feet, working with their contractor, Alair Homes, they took their time to thoughtfully design and focus their money where it would pay off in the reno. Karen wanted ample wine storage and Dave wanted a considerable liquor case. The result? A 3 foot deep custom pullout red wine rack that holds 40 bottles of red, nicely tucked in beside a white wine fridge that also holds another 40 bottles of white. They sourced a 140-year-old wrought iron gate that fit the wall space, and re-purposed it as a functional art piece to frame a custom 30 bottle whiskey shelf. Durability and value were themes throughout the project. Bamboo laminated counter tops that wrap the entire kitchen and finish in a waterfall end are beautiful and sustainable. Contrasting with the dark reclaimed, hand hewn, wide plank wood floor and homestead enamel sink, its a wonderful blend of old and new. Nice appliance features include the European style Liebherr integrated fridge and instant hot water tap. The original kitchen had Ikea cabinets and the owners wanted to keep the sleek styling and re-use the existing cabinets. They spent some time on Houzz and made their own idea book. Confident with good ideas, they set out to purchase additional Ikea cabinet pieces to create the new vision. Walls were moved and structural posts created to accommodate the new configuration. One area that was a challenge was at the end of the U shaped kitchen. There are stairs going to the loft and roof top deck (amazing views of downtown Vancouver!), and the stairs cut an angle through the cupboard area and created a void underneath them. Ideas like a cabinet man size door to a hidden room were contemplated, but in the end a unifying idea and space creator was decided on. Put in a custom appliance garage on rollers that is 3 feet deep and rolls into the void under the stairs, and is large enough to hide everything! And under the counter is room for the famous wine rack and cooler. The result is a chic space that is comfy and inviting and keeps the urban flair the couple loves. http://www.alairhomes.com/vancouver ©Ema Peter

Convert a laundry hall to a butler's pantry

st0sh

Took a "laundry hallway" connecting kitchen and garage, and after moving laundry to the basement, turned it into butler's pantry with deep drawers, slide out shelves, removable produce bins and a solid counter. Also replaced floor and baseboards.

Hackney House

APE Architecture and Design Ltd.

Peter Landers
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Walnut Edge Grain Butcher Block Countertop

Hardwood Lumber Company

"Excellent products, we love our new rustic walnut countertops. Everyone that sees our countertops loves them." Jerry
Mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Conference Room Kitchen

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

A steel building located in the southeast Wisconsin farming community of East Troy houses a small family-owned business with an international customer base. The guest restroom, conference room, and kitchen needed to reflect the warmth and personality of the owners. We choose to offset the cold steel architecture with extensive use of Alder Wood in the door casings, cabinetry, kitchen soffits, and toe kicks custom made by Graham Burbank of Lakeside Custom Cabinetry, LLC.

Modern Rustic Retreat

JJ Interiors

Ron Ruscio
Country open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Brown 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!