Welcome to our site, where you will find beautifully designed kitchens in different shades of brown. Brown acts as a neutral and is a very grounding color. It has been recently labeled the color of 2023, so now is the time to start getting inspired.
In order to come up with the very specific design ideas, we create most designs with the assistance of state-of-the-art AI interior design software.
Be sure to scroll through our hand-picked interior design photos so you can read all about the details of each room. We hope our site will ignite creativity on your new journey.
1. Monochromatic Brown-Wood Kitchen
Color Scheme: Modern unified brown wood tones throughout create a monochromatic kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: Black granite countertops adorn the wood cabinets, which includes a cooktop and an under mount sink.
Flooring: Medium gray tiled flooring contrasts against the
Wall Decor: Exposed dual modern beams on the ceiling add more depth to the design.
Lighting: Natural light streams inside from the window to brighten the space a bit.
- Designed by: Taller Héctor Barroso
2. Marvelously Modern Deep Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Deep brown cabinets mixed with white and bronze tones dominate this marvelously modern kitchen.
Furniture Selection: Backless wood counterstools are paired with the large island for an eat-in vibe.
Flooring: Gorgeous grey veined marble adorns the floors and contrasts perfectly against the dark cabinets.
Wall Decor: Floating wall shelves provide open storage to break up the darker closed cabinetry.
Lighting: Modern square lantern pendants hang over the island for task lighting.
3. Spacious Brown Cooks Kitchen
Color Scheme: Neutral light wood tones and white create a spacious and modern kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: A long white sleek bar is paired with matching stools for an eat-in feel.
Flooring: Off-white terrazzo tile flooring blends perfectly with all the neutral wood tones and touches of white.
Wall Decor: A large black and yellow abstract painting hangs behind the wood dining table adding interest to the space.
Lighting: The kitchen island is illuminated by stunning light fixtures that are mounted from the drop ceiling.
- Source: Zillow Digs TM
4. Rustic Cabin-Inspired Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Rich rustic wood tones in a monochromatic fashion adorns this cabin-inspired kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: Rustic wood cabinetry is paired with a matching island attached with a breakfast nook for a unique eat-in situation.
Flooring: Rich rustic wood floors blend in perfectly with the matching wood cabinetry.
Wall Decor: Small framed art hangs on the walls and large windows, over the sink, allow natural light to stream inside.
Lighting: The gorgeous wood beam ceiling has track lights and glass pendants that are mounted from the exposed wood beams.
5. Nordic-Influenced Modern Kitchen
Color Scheme: Light brown woods, white and black dominate this Nordic-Influenced modern kitchen.
Furniture Selection: A breakfast island with butcher-block counters and black leather stools, faces the light wood cabinets.
Flooring: Warmer hardwood adorns the floors and contrasts against the lighter wood of the walls and cabinetry.
Wall Decor: The light wood on the cabinets, continues to the walls and ceiling creating a flowing and connected design.
Lighting: The vaulted wood ceiling has milk glass globe pendant lights hanging from above.
- Designed by: Anik Péloquin architecte
6. Industrial Wood Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Dark wood tones and bronze metals adorn this industrial inspired kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: A massive wood island is paired with black and brass counter stools and sits across from a large pantry wall.
Flooring: Maple hardwood floors blend perfectly into the stone walls and wood cabinetry.
Wall Decor: Stone walls serve as the backsplash adding a rustic vibe to the space and gorgeous black french doors separate the kitchen from the living space.
Lighting: An oversized light-bulb chandelier hangs over the large island providing ample lighting and drama to the design.
7. Modern Wood & Stone Kitchen
Color Scheme: Natural oak wood tones, gray stone and black dominate this modern kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: Minimal wood counter stools are paired with a stone boulder island with a raised counter matching the light wood cabinets, contrasted by a black granite backsplash.
Flooring: Gray terrazzo tile flooring blends into the stone boulder island, continuing the monochromatic flow of the space.
Wall Decor: Light oak cabinets with no hardware are illuminated by the natural light which streams inside from the large windows.
Lighting: An amazing architecturally designed pendant light hangs from the modern wood plank ceiling.
- Designed by: SAOTA
8. Mediterranean Meets Rustic Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Gorgeous neutral beige and browns dominate this mediterranean meets rustic style kitchen.
Furniture Selection: This kitchen features built-in wine racks arranged in a crisscross pattern, paired with matching wood cabinets and breakfast island.
Flooring: Rustic brick flooring in a light tone adds to the warmth of the neutral design.
Wall Decor: An incredible stone accent wall serves as a backsplash with a TV mounted on the right and floating shelves on the left.
Lighting: A traditional 3-light linear chandelier hangs above the breakfast island for task lighting.
- Source: Thompson Custom Homes
9. Organic Living Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: This nature inspired kitchen features dark wood tones, caramel leather accents and greenery to create a beautiful space.
Furniture Selection: A caramel leather loveseat sits under the staircase while the table is built-in to the kitchen wall with wood and leather chairs for dining.
Flooring: Dark gray stone tile flooring adds to the dark drama of the design.
Wall Decor: A free-standing open bookcase serves as storage across from the modern brown wall of kitchen cabinetry.
Lighting: Pendant lights hang over the table for task lighting while recessed lights placed in the ceiling for overall function.
10. Medieval-Inspired Rustic Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Dark wood tones, stainless steel and white dominate this medieval inspired rustic kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: With stainless steel appliances and carved wood cabinetry, which matches the custom curved island.
Flooring: Brown marble-like tiled flooring blends into the dark cabinets complimenting the rich wood design.
Wall Decor: This medieval rustic kitchen features a stunning stone brick wall and square tiled backsplash.
Lighting: The moody space is illuminated by glass pendant lights that hang above the custom carved island.
- Source: Centre Sky Architecture Ltd
11. Cozy Country Brick & Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Deep reds, white and green combine to create a gorgeous and cozy country kitchen.
Furniture Selection: Dark leather round back counter stools sit at the custom green island bar for an eat-in-kitchen vibe.
Flooring: The brick flooring compliments the smaller brick walls and white ceiling with the exposed beams.
Wall Decor: The wood cabinets compliment the brick arched alcove with a gorgeous herringbone backsplash.
Lighting: A beautiful antler chandelier hangs from the cathedral exposed beam ceiling, making quite the dramatic statement.
- Source: Thompson Custom Homes
12. Farmhouse Modern Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Dark and cherry wood tones, white and black dominate this modern farmhouse kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: A massive dark wood and white top island provides plenty of eat-in seating.
Flooring: Rustic dark weathered wood adorns the floors and blends perfectly into this farmhouse design.
Wall Decor: A mix of rich cherry and dark wood along with a white brick backsplash creates the perfect contrast in this kitchen.
Lighting: Small glass pendant lights hang over the massive island for elegant task lighting.
13. Mountain-Inspired Traditional Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Beige and brown dominate this mountain style traditional kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: Beautiful granite countertops and rich wood cabinetry that matches the island and peninsula, create that wonderful mountain design style.
Flooring: Light beige travertine tile adorns the floors and compliments the neutral tones of the kitchen.
Wall Decor: A stone brick pillar mounted with an inset shelf adds texture in this kitchen.
Lighting: Small cube pendants and recessed lights mounted on the tray ceiling provide plenty of functional lighting.
- Source: Process Design Build, L.L.C.
14. Contemporary Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Rich brown tones, stainless steel and ivory combine to create the perfect sleek and modern kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: The sleek brown cabinetry is paired with the stone top island with space for counter stools to create an eat-in situation.
Flooring: Ivory tiled floors with a decorative tile trim adds depth and warmth to the room.
Wall Decor: Mosaic tile backsplash mounted with a stylish clock adds a stunning accent in this contemporary kitchen
Lighting: A set of three matching glass pendant lights hang above the island providing ample task lighting.
- Source: Hill Construction Company
15. Sleek & Modern Brown Kitchen
Color Scheme: Deep and light browns mixed with gray texture create a sleek and sophisticated kitchen design.
Furniture Selection: This sleek kitchen features a black kitchen island surrounded by tall modern brown cabinets.
Flooring: Beautiful gray terrazzo tile flooring really adds loads of texture and contrasts against the wood cabinetry.
Wall Decor: The walls are adorned with a stunning wood herringbone pattern that adds loads of dimension to the design.
Lighting: A simple light strip across the ceiling creates a more modern take on track lighting style.
- Designed by: ALL in STUDIO LTD.
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Using Brown for Interiors
Brown is far and away from the most popular color for incorporation into kitchen design, with 41.28% of our survey responders wanting to use it in their kitchen—or perhaps already using it by chance.
Despite its common use, making brown look good in your kitchen design can be a bit tough because “brown” constitutes a wide variety of colors and saturations, many of which are easier to implement than others.
Work With The Brown You’ve Got
When people mention brown as a kitchen idea, they’re not just talking about the woody colors. Lighter browns toe the line with beige, whereas darker browns can be reminiscent of wood. In general, it’s cabinets and floors that will be brown by default, being made of wood.
Perking Up Battered Browns
Browns can tend to look out of place if they aren’t accompanied by the right companion colors. If you’re thinking about a brown kitchen design idea that utilizes a lot of dark woods, remember that brown doesn’t reflect natural light gracefully.
Artificial light can make browns look warm and inviting if they strike a cabinet or cupboard at the right angle—but be wary. Lighter browns tend to look cheaper when under artificial light, in contrast with darker browns which tend to look more expensive and higher quality.
Remember, for many homes; a brown kitchen design is a default because of the way the cabinets and cupboards were built. You don’t have to follow those same patterns when you design your brown themed kitchen—if anything, you should reject them.
Often, a splash of brown brought in via a few wooden centerpiece objects is all the brown that your kitchen can get away with while still being nice to look at.
Making An Antique Look—Or Avoiding One
The biggest challenge of a brown kitchen design is deciding whether to embrace the antique look that certain brown objects and surfaces can have by complementing them with other antique aesthetic forming items like faded turquoises or similar.
If you embrace the antique perspective, you’ll have to design the entire kitchen around it. The lesson here is that it’s very hard to use a lot of browns that doesn’t come from wood and still have a modern looking kitchen.
Brown clothes, tiles, towels, and ceramics all have their proper place, but that proper place is nowhere near a kitchen that’s trying to maintain an industrial aesthetic. If these ideas don’t appeal to you, check out our larger gallery of custom kitchen design ideas.
