Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances and exposed beam.

Lake House

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Wildcat Hollow

Ariel Bleich Design

Modern Kitchen with wood stained cabinets, dark quartz stone countertop, moody bronze tile backsplash. This Kitchen has custom patterned drapery with large windows and views to the canyon view. The counter stools are covered with an indoor/outdoor modern fabric from Kelly Wearstler.

Sierra Madre Renovation

SoCal Canyon Builders

Updated kitchen with custom green cabinetry, black countertops, custom hood vent for 36" Wolf range with designer tile and stained wood tongue and groove backsplash.

Cuisine BOIS BLANC NOIR

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

une toute petite cuisine se modernise, s'agrandit tout en s'ouvrant sur le salon
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

South Charlotte, NC Kitchen remodel -Transitional mixed with rustic elements

Leslie Williams Interior Design

Love the variation in this tile from Sonoma tileworks! This client wanted a warm kitchen without any gray. The countertops have a warm veining pattern to go with the brown wood tones and we added some rustic/industrial details to make it feel like the client's mountain cabin.

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.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Low Energy Timber Frame

RHD Architects Ltd

Photo credit @diltakesphotos Instagram
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Belfast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and grey floor.

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Natural Elements

Thompson Remodeling

Empty nesters decided to remodel their home instead of moving. We were happy to work with them to complete a whole house remodel, which included renovating the entire exterior, energy upgrades throughout, a new kitchen, updated fireplace, living room, dining room, and main staircase. The heart of the home is the beautiful new kitchen featuring natural hickory cabinets with a modern flat front door that allows the texture and grain of the wood to shine. Special features include floating shelves flanking the kitchen sink, window trim that matches the cabinets, wrought iron balusters, and lighting with an industrial edge.

West Palm Beach

3JS Workshop

Designer White Corian countertop and waterfall
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with solid surface benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Organic Modern in Mamaroneck

Studio Dearborn

A colonial waterfront home in Mamaroneck was renovated to add this expansive, light filled kitchen with a rustic modern vibe. Solid maple cabinetry with inset slab doors color matched to Benjamin Moore Super White. Brick backsplash with white cabinetry adds warmth to the cool tones in this kitchen. A rift sawn oak island features plank style doors and drawers is a rustic contrast to the clean white perimeter cabinetry. Perimeter countertops in Caesarstone are complimented by the White Macauba island top with mitered edge. Concrete look porcelain tiles are low maintenance and sleek. Copper pendants from Blu Dot mix in warm metal tones. Cabinetry and design by Studio Dearborn. Appliances--Wolf, refrigerator/freezer columns Thermador; Bar stools Emeco; countertops White Macauba. Photography Tim Lenz.

High Street Residence

JK Architecture Engineering

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Budget Friendly Kitchen remodel

RAJ Kitchen and Bath, LLC

This Kitchen was designed for a small space with budget friendly clients. We were very careful choosing the materials to bring this one under budget and on time. The whole process took just about 2 weeks from demo to completion.

APPARTEMENT FESSART

User

Bertrand Fompeyrine
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, with island, brown splashback and ceramic floors.

Coal Harbour

Andrea McLean Design Office

Ema Peter Photography
Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Brown Fantasy Leathered Quartzite Kitchen

Stoneshop

These Brown Fantasy Leathered quartzite countertops are the star of this kitchen. With sweeping hues of brown, tan, gray, and white, the movement in this natural stone carries your eye throughout the space. The homeowners' installed a complimentary glass tile backsplash which looks fabulous against their white cabinetry. A framed insert of glass and stone mosaic tile above the stove makes a great focal point. They also have a Shaw farmhouse sink which looks out to a gorgeous view of their backyard.

midwayhomesolutions’s ideas

Midway Home Solutions

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Mid-sized Kitchen with 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!