Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Arlington Heights - Kitchen

OHi - Our Home Improvement

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Champlain Black Marble

A&N Stoneworks, Inc.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Arts & Crafts Style 1st Floor and Second Floor Addition

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

John Tsantes
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Craftsman's Kitchen Remodel in Tucson

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

Designer: Laura Wallace Photographer: Donna Sanchez
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Pleasant Valley Remodel

Craftsman Homes of Austin

This is an example of a small arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Maywood

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Peter Rymwid Photgraphy Beautifully classic two toned kitchen using rift cut white oak cabinetry on the perimeter with a moss green painted island combine to create a warm inviting kitchen for family and friends. A large doubled sided fireplace keeps the home fires burning. Natural slate tile on the back splash and a copper farm sink add textural details. This warm and inviting kitchen pays homage to the craftsmanship of american made cabinets. Each detail works together to paint a vivid picture of the room known as the "heart of the home". Every view gives the eye something to enjoy from the beautiful stone tile splash to the rubbed bronze hardware.

Shaker Kitchen

Alex Szlener

Alex Szlener
Small arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Flooring

Arthur's Flooring

This is an example of a small arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Craftsman Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Ranch Style

Orion Design, Inc.

Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Haller Lake Transformation

Shoegnome Architects

The old kitchen and dining room became the new kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, yellow floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen & Bath Wall Blowout Extravaganza

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

The removal of an outdated soffit, and upgraded cabinetry have converted this tunnel-like galley kitchen into an open-architecture, well-lit kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen Design Stratham NH

Dream Kitchens

Imagine a lazy morning in this casually elegant kitchen, sipping your freshly brewed coffee as natural light pours through floor to ceiling windows. Then imagine being in this kitchen sipping your morning coffee and gazing out at the beautiful rolling landscape of one of New England’s prestigious golf clubs. Imagine . . . The owner of this beautiful contemporary kitchen with its idyllic setting imagined ! And her kitchen designer captured her imagination and brought this inspired space to life in both style and function. Columns of stainless steel are balanced by columns with the warmth of birch wood with just a hint of stain. On an adjacent wall one more wood column rises from floor to ceiling. A strong horizontal line of cabinetry seemingly intersects the vertical columns. While contemporary in design, the cabinetry in this kitchen found its beginnings with the Shakers and the designers of the Craftsman period. Increasing the size of the framing on the doors, accenting the cabinet shapes with square-edged trim and blocks of wood at varying depths, thinly slicing and randomly sizing the natural stone on the accent wall, and choosing oversized stainless steel handles definitively bring this kitchen forward in time. Recycled glass countertops in a soft, quiet color continue to help this kitchen live so harmoniously with its surroundings. As the day unfolds and the lazy morning turns into ambitious meal preparation, it is clear that this kitchen is a chef’s delight. The stainless steel columns incorporate double ovens, a microwave and a steam oven. Two wood columns house a refrigerator and a freezer. The separate wood column reveals pantry storage, and a TV is hidden behind a lift-up door. On the island with its clean, rectangular shape two dishwashers flank the sink. Imagine ! how much more pleasant the task of clean-up is when you overlook the family living space and vista beyond. In the cook center, a complement of drawers provides excellent storage for pots and pans, utensils, spices and herbs around the 5-burner cooktop. A powerful vent with a rear exhaust maintains the horizontal design of the space. And the freshly-brewed coffee in the morning ? It comes from a built-in coffee maker that’s just around the corner from the refrigerator. Along with a wine refrigerator, it creates a beverage and serving center between the kitchen and the dining room. The homeowner envisioned a kitchen that is as beautiful as its surroundings. Her kitchen designer wanted her kitchen to be as functional as it is beautiful. Both agree that this kitchen lives up to their expectations!

Farmhouse with Craftsman Influences

Ruhmel Contracting Inc

Craftsman style kitchen Chuck Hamilton
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Lakewood House Remodel 98498

American Dream Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Gallery

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kinney Home

Debra Bracken Design

A rolling cart with heavy-duty casters was created as part of the design that would be positioned along the back wall, but can be pulled out for food prep as needed.

Craftsman Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

St. Croix Trail

Lampert Lumber

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets 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 Arts and Crafts 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!