Traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with wood benchtops.

Design ideas for a country kitchen pantry in Other with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

Small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vermont goes Hobbit Modern

Meditch Murphey Architects

A view of the kitchen, loft, and exposed timber frame structure. photo by Lael Taylor
Inspiration for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, brown benchtop, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Lot 18

Craig Wickersham Inc

Brick barrel vault ceiling in kitchen, custom mill-work, custom wood floor with stone inlay
Mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with wood benchtops.

"Container" House

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

Container House interior
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island and brown floor.

Rivercity

A Collaborative Design Group

Cabinets: River City Wood Works
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Calgary with wood benchtops.

Franklin Street Loft - Kitchen

Jane Kim Architect

Photography by Eduard Hueber / archphoto North and south exposures in this 3000 square foot loft in Tribeca allowed us to line the south facing wall with two guest bedrooms and a 900 sf master suite. The trapezoid shaped plan creates an exaggerated perspective as one looks through the main living space space to the kitchen. The ceilings and columns are stripped to bring the industrial space back to its most elemental state. The blackened steel canopy and blackened steel doors were designed to complement the raw wood and wrought iron columns of the stripped space. Salvaged materials such as reclaimed barn wood for the counters and reclaimed marble slabs in the master bathroom were used to enhance the industrial feel of the space.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian Farmhouse kitchen with custom cabinetry and massive island made of alder wood with hand carved details reminiscent of an antique refectory table with inlaid calacata marble, custom hand forged iron light fixtures

Currier Kitchens

Currier Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Ultimate Chef Kitchen

Two Chefs Construction

This kitchen features an island focal point.The custom countertop shows stunning color and grain from Sapele, a beautiful hardwood. The cabinets are made from solid wood with a fun Blueberry paint, and a built in microwave drawer.

Summer Pointe Contemporary Home

Sage Kitchen & Bath Design

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bluffview

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

While this new home had an architecturally striking exterior, the home’s interior fell short in terms of true functionality and overall style. The most critical element in this renovation was the kitchen and dining area, which needed careful attention to bring it to the level that suited the home and the homeowners. As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, our client wanted a kitchen that “feels like a restaurant, with the warmth of a home kitchen,” where guests can gather over great food, great wine, and truly feel comfortable in the open concept home. Although it follows a typical chef’s galley layout, the unique design solutions and unusual materials set it apart from the typical kitchen design. Polished countertops, laminated and stainless cabinets fronts, and professional appliances are complemented by the introduction of wood, glass, and blackened metal – materials introduced in the overall design of the house. Unique features include a wall clad in walnut for dangling heavy pots and utensils; a floating, sculptural walnut countertop piece housing an herb garden; an open pantry that serves as a coffee bar and wine station; and a hanging chalkboard that hides a water heater closet and features different coffee offerings available to guests. The dining area addition, enclosed by windows, continues to vivify the organic elements and brings in ample natural light, enhancing the darker finishes and creating additional warmth. Photography by Ira Montgomery

san anselmo whole house remodel

building Lab, inc.

photo by scott hargis
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Newtown Square Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Design ideas for a kitchen in Philadelphia with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances and brown benchtop.

Twin Oaks Barndominium

Premier Builders

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Garage Conversion

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Claude Sprague
Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops 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!