Once an unused butler's pantry, this Ann Arbor kitchen remodel now offers added storage for important appliances and large items infrequently used. This hard working set of cabinetry does the work of a pantry without the doors, narrow storage and poor lighting of a traditional pantry. Complete with floor to ceiling natural cherry cabinets in the craftsman style, these cabinets add interest and function with stair-step depths and height. The Medallion cabinets are a natural cherry wood with a Sonoma door style, finished in a pecan burnished glaze. Sanctuary cabinet hardware from Top Knobs comes in a Tuscan Bronze finish. Bamboo floors compliment the warm cabinetry and will deepen to a honey blond over time. Under cabinet lighting high lights crackle glass accent tile, tumbled limestone brick tiles and white quartz countertops. Fred Golden Photography©

Bungalow Kitchen Remodel

Side by Side Interiors LLC

This small 1910 bungalow was long overdue for an update. The goal was to lighten everything up without sacrificing the original architecture. Iridescent subway tile, lighted reeded glass, and white cabinets help to bring sparkle to a space with little natural light. I designed the custom made cabinets with inset doors and curvy shaped toe kicks as a nod to the arts and crafts period. It's all topped off with black hardware, countertops and lighting to create contrast and drama. The result is an up-to-date space ready for entertaining!

Plano | Normandy Estates | Kitchen & Butler Cabinets (Partner)

Kitchen Design Concepts

The builder we partnered with for this beauty original wanted to use his cabinet person (who builds and finishes on site) but the clients advocated for manufactured cabinets - and we agree with them! These homeowners were just wonderful to work with and wanted materials that were a little more "out of the box" than the standard "white kitchen" you see popping up everywhere today - and their dog, who came along to every meeting, agreed to something with longevity, and a good warranty! The cabinets are from WW Woods, their Eclipse (Frameless, Full Access) line in the Aspen door style - a shaker with a little detail. The perimeter kitchen and scullery cabinets are a Poplar wood with their Seagull stain finish, and the kitchen island is a Maple wood with their Soft White paint finish. The space itself was a little small, and they loved the cabinetry material, so we even paneled their built in refrigeration units to make the kitchen feel a little bigger. And the open shelving in the scullery acts as the perfect go-to pantry, without having to go through a ton of doors - it's just behind the hood wall!

Rolling Hills Kitchen

Built By Newkirk

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Craftsman Kitchen Remodel

Zieba Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Overland Trail

Mastroianni Home Solutions

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mesa Second Story Addition and Remodel

Litchfield Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen, Mudroom, Master Suite, Full & Half Bath Remodel

A&E Construction and Design Center

Multi-room interior renovation. Our clients made beautiful selections throughout for their Craftsman style home. Kitchen includes, crisp, clean white shaker cabinets, oak wood flooring, subway tile, eat-in breakfast nook, stainless appliances, calcatta grey quartz counterops, and beautiful custom butcher block. Back porch converted to mudroom with locker storage, bench seating, and durable COREtec flooring. Two smaller bedrooms were converted into gorgeous master suite with newly remodeled master bath. Second story children's bathroom was a complete remodel including double pedestal sinks, porcelain flooring and new fixtures throughout.

Ponderosa

Alpine Summit Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Hollywood Craftsman Kitchen

eMZed Architecture

1-story back addition to expand kitchen, with breakfast nook, island, and more counter space.
Design ideas for an arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Glorious Gray

Reier Construction

The white farmhouse sink is so perfect for this house. And the quartz compliments the gray cabinet with its flecks of black and gray.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances and no island.

Crystal Lake Craftsman

Think Design

Walnut cabinets with natural finish, Taj Mahal counters and backsplash, porcelain farmhouse sink, timber beam ceiling
Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Heswall Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

A modern dresser, in solid walnut, for this modern but classic home. This kitchen was designed around the idea of a ‘modern dresser’. We love rework and renew traditional kitchen typologies and the dresser, as a piece of kitchen furniture, seemed ripe for the challenge. With the client's love of dark timber, solid walnut was a great choice. Our first move was to float the piece off the floor, which increased the perception of space in the room. It’s a great feature that helps to avoided the bulkiness from which some kitchens suffer. A reading seat was incorporated, complete with Anglepoise lamp, with a backrest lined in solid hardwood. Walnut was used for all the feature elements in the kitchen, including a floating bookcase and lined entrance way. The drawers and cabinetry, in contrast to the walnut, were finished in a crisp, clean, block grey. A contemporary, white Aga finished the design.

Plano | Normandy Estates | Kitchen & Butler Cabinets (Partner)

Kitchen Design Concepts

Mount Helix San Diego View

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

Craftsman style kitchen with warm wood cabinets, pocelian floor tile, Taj Mahal Quartzite, and a beautiful wood framed Bay window. Great Family friendly open concept kitchen in San Diego, Ca. Mt. Helix La Mesa. Designed by Dani Perkins @ DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor. Photography by Taylor Abeel Photography.

Bonnie Brae Kitchen

Sander and Sons Kitchen and Bath

Dwight Harts Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley separate kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, Wolf range and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

IKEA Bodbyn gray

Love Of Function space planning and design

Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and brown floor.

Rolling Hills Kitchen

Built By Newkirk

Jeri Koegel
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Custom Kitchen Cabinetry 881

Kitchen Appeal

Kitchen remodel with custom cabinetry. High-end style meets form meets function.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen with Quartzite 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 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!