Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Edna Valley Tuscan Villa

Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Epoxy Counter Tops by Jennifer Haley

Jennifer Haley Studio, Inc

Jennifer Haley Custom created Epoxy countertops with copper paint and metallics. Substantially less expensive than copper countertops and just as stunning.

Copper counter tops

Concord Sheet Metal

Large copper island countertop with welded-in sink.
This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with copper benchtops and with island.

Panorama Point

osmosis architecture

Eric Lucero
Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Pima Canyon 607

Eren Design and Remodel

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen, Mudroom, Garage Remodel

Titus Built, LLC

Titus Built
Photo of a traditional galley kitchen pantry in New York with an integrated sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets, copper benchtops, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Copper Countertop - Brooks Custom

Brooks Custom

Copper countertop with integrated sink - Brooks Custom brookscustom.com
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink and copper benchtops.

English Country

Group3

photos by John McManus
Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with copper benchtops, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, metallic splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Klimpt Inspired kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

Contemporary artist Gustav Klimpt’s “The Kiss” was the inspiration for this 1950’s ranch remodel. The existing living room, dining, kitchen and family room were independent rooms completely separate from each other. Our goal was to create an open grand-room design to accommodate the needs of a couple who love to entertain on a large scale and whose parties revolve around theater and the latest in gourmet cuisine. The kitchen was moved to the end wall so that it became the “stage” for all of the client’s entertaining and daily life’s “productions”. The custom tile mosaic, both at the fireplace and kitchen, inspired by Klimpt, took first place as the focal point. Because of this, we chose the Best by Broan K4236SS for its minimal design, power to vent the 30” Wolf Cooktop and that it offered a seamless flue for the 10’6” high ceiling. The client enjoys the convenient controls and halogen lighting system that the hood offers and cleaning the professional baffle filter system is a breeze since they fit right in the Bosch dishwasher. Finishes & Products:  Beech Slab-Style cabinets with Espresso stained alder accents.  Custom slate and tile mosaic backsplash  Kitchenaid Refrigerator  Dacor wall oven and convection/microwave  Wolf 30” cooktop top  Bamboo Flooring  Custom radius copper eating bar

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Tansu - Asian Fusion

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Simone and Associates
Small asian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, copper benchtops, stone slab splashback, with island and an integrated sink.

Gallery Continued

Johnson Bespoke Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Skokie Kitchen & Banquette Renovation

N C R

Transforming this galley style kitchen into a long, closed in space provided our clients with an ideal layout that meets all their needs. By adding a wall at one end of the kitchen, which we used for additional cabinets and space-consuming appliances, we were then able to build an inviting custom banquet on the other end. The banquet includes useful built-in storage underneath along with large, corner windows that offer the perfect amount of natural light. The white painted flat panel custom cabinets and white quartz countertops have a crisp, clean effect on the design while the blue glass subway tiled backsplash adds color and is highlighted by the under cabinet lighting throughout the space. Home located in Skokie Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area, and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Humboldt Park, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Port Royal

Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Miami with white splashback, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Oakland Kitchen

Lorin Hill, Architect

Oakland Kitchen
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, copper benchtops, blue cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Craftsman

Tim Cotter Photography

This is an example of an arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Skokie Kitchen & Banquette Renovation

Chicago Kitchen Cabinet

Chelsea Loft, New York, NY

TOLA architecture

Photo Credit: Amy Barkow | Barkow Photo, Lighting Design: LOOP Lighting, Interior Design: Blankenship Design, General Contractor: Constructomics LLC

Kitchen with Copper 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!