Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Sturgeon County Silverchief Estates - Main Floor Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Our clients with an acreage in Sturgeon County backing onto the Sturgeon River wanted to completely update and re-work the floorplan of their late 70's era home's main level to create a more open and functional living space. Their living room became a large dining room with a farmhouse style fireplace and mantle, and their kitchen / nook plus dining room became a very large custom chef's kitchen with 3 islands! Add to that a brand new bathroom with steam shower and back entry mud room / laundry room with custom cabinetry and double barn doors. Extensive use of shiplap, open beams, and unique accent lighting completed the look of their modern farmhouse / craftsman styled main floor. Beautiful!

Craftsman Wilder Home

SDG Architects

Designed by SDG Architects Built by Grupe Homes Photo by Maria Zichil
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Historic Remodel

TKP Architects

David Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Deephaven Craftsman

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

white wine bar

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Painted white kitchen cabinets in this Craftsman house feature a wine bar and counters made from natural white quartzite granite. Natural solid wood slab for the island counter. Mosaic marble backsplash with a painted wood range hood. Wood look tile floor.

Custom Craftsman

Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc

Arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Palm Residence in New York

Michael Rust-Architect LLC

Crown Point Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

Kitchen Renovation in Medina, WA

Ironwood Renovation LLC

Custom kitchen renovation in Medina, WA
This is an example of an arts and crafts kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Cottage Galley kitchen with functional island

Inndesign Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley kitchen pantry in Tampa with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Custom Boulder Kitchen with Creative Amenities

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

This fully custom kitchen features White Oak cabinets and pantry doors with Cherry "Sticking" Overlay and two islands in a reversed style - Cherry Cabinets with White Oak "Sticking." The floors are Red Oak hardwood and play well with the contrasting tones on the cabinets.

Wrap around island maximizes the space

Confluence Kitchen & Bath

Small arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A mirror backed bar area in this welcoming kitchen is ideal for entertaining. With a wine refrigerator and built-in stemware storage, this nook if functional and fancy.

Marklein Builders - Parade Home 2016 Brown Residence

Pam Mathews / Marling Homeworks

Private Residence, Craftsmen style; photos by designer: Pam Mathews before Parade showing in September, 2016.
Design ideas for an arts and crafts kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Crestwood Kitchen

BCD Studios

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Crestwood Kitchen

BCD Studios

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Elizabeth Graham Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Bison Head Residence

Akar ARchiTecture

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Coastal Maine Kitchen

Ginger Woods Design

Crown Point Cabinetry
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Chestnut

Jessica Enman

Photo of an arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and black benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen with multiple Islands 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!