Practical and durable but retaining warmth and texture as the hub of the family home.Rear works benches are stainless steel providing durable work surfaces while the timber island provides warmth when sitting around with a cuppa! The darker colours with timber accented shelves creates a recessive quality with earth and texture. Shelves used to highlight ceramic collections used daily.

Isle of Palms Modern Cottage Kitchen

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Photo by: Warren Lieb

Balcones Mid-Century

Rick & Cindy Black Architects

Whit Preston

William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape

Studio William Hefner

The Oasis Tiny Home Kitchen

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers and black cabinets. The silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. The mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

The existing buffet cabinet at left is graced with a new Oregon black walnut slab. At right, a cantilevered portion of the new stainless steel countertop provides a workplace spot--for a helper or for reading a cookbook.

キッチン

重量木骨の家（耐震構法SE構法）

シンプルなデザインのシンクや業務用の棚など、機能性を第一に考えてコーディネイトしたキッチン。業務用の実務的なデザインと作家ものの器が調和している。

Modern Kitchen

ModernPlus Kitchen and Bath Design

Sherwood H/V GLV cigar, Luce colored GLV blaugrau. A place of calm: this kitchen is refreshingly unobtrusive with its subtle colouring. The handleless designer block in the middle of the room becomes the pivotal focus of everyday life. A modern kitchen.

Chicago Home Photos

Sugatsune America, Inc.

Sugatsune LIN-X system used for full access on blind corners

Kitchen Designer: Michael Macklin Project completed in conjunction with Royce Jarrendt of The Lexington Group, who designed and built the custom home. Project Features: Double-Tiered Cabinets with Glass Doors and Stainless Steel Library Ladder; Hammered Stainless Steel Countertops with Rivets; Custom Hammered Steel Hood; Two Cabinet Colors; Custom Distressed Finish; Kitchen Perimeter Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Dove White Paint; Nantucket Plain Inset Door Style with Flat Drawer Heads Island Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Custom Ebony Stain and Distressing # CS-3329-F; Nantucket Plain Inset Door Style with Flat Drawer Heads Kitchen Perimeter Countertops: Soapstone Island Countertops: Hammered Steel with Rivets Floors: Clear Sealed White Oak; Installed by Floors by Dennis Lighting Consultant: Erin Schwartz of Dominion Lighting Photographs by Kelly Keul Duer and Virginia Vipperman

CCS Architecture - Mill Valley, CA

Kasten Builders

Photo by Paul Dyer

The Gatehouse

Murphy & Co. Design

The kitchen includes stainless steel counters, an antique butcher block table, wood windows with hinged screens, vintage sconces from an early 1900’s Wisconsin cabin, and vintage copper Pâté molds from France hanging on the wall beyond. Photos by Susan Gilmore

Kitchen

Denise DeCoster Architect

Photographer: Catherine Tighe

Nordic Navy 29坪のロフト付き平屋

株式会社I.D.Works

北欧インテリアで統一した室内は、水まわりと各部屋·クローゼットを回遊できる動線です。

家事楽を考えた家

木の家工務店　マルト

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

Vivienda Ca Lluís

VIVES AZULEJOS Y GRES

Brown Kitchen with Stainless Steel 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!