This is an example of a large arts and crafts open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

Foursquare in The Village at Tom's Creek

Progress Street Builders

Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Classic Coastal

Oakley Home Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mother in law suite

Clawson Architects, LLC

Mother in law suite has all the allowable amenities by law: refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, toaster over, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. With direct access to the main house, this offers the perfect amount of independence.

Kitchen Remodel - Cabinets

Glassting Impressions, LLC

During a complete kitchen remodel, the client elected to replace the cabinet doors with stained glass. Glassting Impressions created eight matching cabinet door inserts, a complementary transom over the window and the stove back splash. The design was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's "Brown Bookstore" window design.

Elmwood Kitchen, Dining Room, Bathroom & Deck

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Combined old Butler's pantry, Half Bath, Laundry, previously remodeled Kitchen into large open Kitchen and Nook with new large opening wall to new deck. Ceramic tile flooring, Custom cabinets, soapstone countertops, tile splash, exposed structural and decorative ceiling beams. Sunny Grewal Photographer, Ingrid Ballmann Interior Design, Precision Cabinets and Trim

Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA

Keery Design

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vineyard Home

Departure l Architecture

Stone, wood, glass
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Two-Toned Kitchen | Frenchtown, NJ

Blue Water Construction, LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Nottingham - Andover, KS

Nies Homes

AEV Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Wichita with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

1920's Craftsman Update

Brock Design Group

This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

#116 Maple Cabinets: Beadboard Doors with Tuscany Stain

EHL Kitchens

This is an example of a small arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen

J M G CONSTRUCTION

This beautiful Tudor home, in the Holmby Hills historic district of west LA, needed a total remodel from the previous 1980's redo. The homeowners wanted an early 20th century look and feel to the kitchen with all the modern conveniences.

Shaker on "U" Street

Arcata Cabinet & Design Company

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Arts & Crafts Cottage

Sally Ross Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts separate kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kenilworth Springtime Cottage

Springtime Builders

Kevin Meechan
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and brown floor.

BAY AREA EICHLER

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

A Gilmans Kitchens and Baths - Design Build Project White shaker cabinets were used in this Eichler kitchen to keep the space bright and simple. The double sided cabinets add a twist to an otherwise typical galley kitchen, creating an Open Galley kitchen, with bookcases on one side and an oven cabinet on the other side. Open shelves served as cookbook storage on one end of the island and the entire kitchen served as walls to three different spaces - the dining room, living room and kitchen! PHOTOGRAPHY: TREVE JOHNSON CABINETRY: KITCHEN CRAFT

A Chef's Craftsman Kitchen

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Interior Design: Moxie Design Studio LLC Architect: Stephanie Espinoza Construction: Pankow Construction
This is an example of a large arts and crafts kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Mother in law suite

Clawson Architects, LLC

An existing attached garage was renovated into a suite for the owners aging parents. The kitchenette includes refrigerator, sink and dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster oven and microwave.

Farmhouse with Craftsman Influences

Ruhmel Contracting Inc

Craftsman style kitchen Chuck Hamilton
Photo of a 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.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen with Solid Surface 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!