Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Olive Green & Sustainable Bamboo

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine

Anne M. décoratrice d'intérieur

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Le Havre with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Фрагмент кухни

Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto

Хозяйка с дизайнером решили сделать кухню яркой и эффектной, в цвете марсала. На стене — офорт Эрнста Неизвестного с дарственной надписью на лицевой стороне: «Мише от Эрнста. Брусиловскому от Неизвестного с любовью, 1968 год.» (картина была подарена хозяевам Мишей Брусиловским). Офорт «Моя Москва», авторы Юрий Гордон и Хезер Хермит.

Morrison Earth House

BONSAI

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Maison Dhuys

Atelier Aim

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, with island and brown benchtop.

Coastal Home - Gualala, CA

Studio Bergtraun AIA

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

1929 Spanish Colonial Revival

Dutch Made Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor 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!

La Porte, IN. Haas Signature Collection. Rustic Hickory Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Pecan Door Style: Villa Counter top: Quartz Versatop, Eased edge, Penumbra color

Modernité et convivialité

Hemea

floating shelves hexagon floor
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Stunning & Bright Luxury Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This kitchen is strikingly bright and airy with white cabinetry, a white island, and white stools, while maintaining its warmth with the gentle, medium stains on the wood floor and countertop, and bronze hardware. It is perfectly designed for day-to-day functionality with ample counter space, and a spacious, integrated dining area for 5, while being ready to entertain at a moment’s notice, with a built-in TV & fireplace, double-ovens, and a deep farmhouse sink. Cabinetry fitted with glass-insert cabinet doors and a significant amount of storage space complete this versatile and stunning environment – but the secret, hidden charm of this space? A two-sided fireplace that opens up into both the kitchen and the living room, beautifully connecting the two areas with fluid design. PC: Fred Huntsberger

Ten Mile Lake

KJAArchitect

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Brookline First Floor Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

Солнечная квартира в Белгороде

Pogorelova Olga Designer

Компактная зона кухни оснащена все необходимым. Удалось даже организовать небольшую барную стойку. Фотограф: Лена Швоева
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white floor, a drop-in sink, black appliances and brown benchtop.

Edward Drive

F1 Cabinets and Furniture

Large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Warsaw

Ewelina Makosa

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white floor and brown benchtop.

Finished Jobs

Alaska Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

L-shaped Kitchen with 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!