Design ideas for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

The Kenell Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

The beautiful lake house that finally got the beautiful kitchen to match. A sizable project that involved removing walls and reconfiguring spaces with the goal to create a more usable space for this active family that loves to entertain. The kitchen island is massive - so much room for cooking, projects and entertaining. The family loves their open pantry - a great functional space that is easy to access everything the family needs from a coffee bar to the mini bar complete with ice machine and mini glass front fridge. The results of a great collaboration with the homeowners who had tricky spaces to work with.

Italia

BK Hudson Custom Builders

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Walker Lane Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

The kitchen was completely gutted and redesigned to give the homeowners a more functional space. To maximize cabinetry and countertop space, the owners decided to remove a small walk-in pantry and closed off an entrance. The old brick and the original sage green chandelier were painted a fresh white to brighten up the space. The cabinets, hood, and island were designed by Michaelson Homes and crafted by Riverside Custom Cabinetry.

French Provincial Kitchen

Younique Designs

This kitchen was gutted down to the studs, walls removed and completely transformed, yet feels as if it has always been there.
Design ideas for a large eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Stout

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

MK Designs LLC

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

181 Seaforth Landing Drive

Poythress Construction Company Inc.

Photo of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Old World Glam Kitchen

Creative Living

This was a total transformation from a house that was the House of Dreams in Kennesaw for 1997, but that kitchen didn't stand the test of time. The new one will never get old! The client helped a ton with this one, we pulled out all the details we could fit into this space.

Huff Residence

Fly Construction LLC

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Walk-Out Basement Remodel

Decorlift Design Co

Walk-out Basement Remodel in Troy, MI Photography By: JLJ Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with vinyl floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

FABUWOOD FUSION BLANC , BLACK QUARTZ COUNTERTOP

ART OF KITCHEN & TILE

fabuwood fusion blanc door style with black quartz countertop and brick style backsplash . glass door cabinets .crown molding and butcher block countertop on island.

Amelia Pendant

Hinkley

Hinkley Lighting Amelia Pendant 3126PT
Transitional eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback and brown floor.

bon appetit

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Teri Fotheringham
Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Breakfast Room

Windstone Partners

Just off the kitchen, a bright breakfast area.
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Spring 2020 Hinsdale Kitchen

Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling

This kitchen replaced the one original to this 1963 built residence. The now empty nester couple entertain frequently including their large extended family during the holidays. Separating work and social spaces was as important as crafting a space that was conducive to their love of cooking and hanging with family and friends. Simple lines, simple cleanup, and classic tones create an environment that will be in style for many years. Subtle unique touches like the painted wood ceiling, pop up island receptacle/usb and receptacles/usb hidden at the bottom of the upper cabinets add functionality and intrigue. Ample LED lighting on dimmers both ceiling and undercabinet mounted provide ample task lighting. SubZero 42” refrigerator, 36” Viking Range, island pendant lights by Restoration Hardware. The ceiling is framed with white cove molding, the dark colored beadboard actually elevates the feeling of height. It was sanded and spray painted offsite with professional automotive paint equipment. It reflects light beautifully. No one expects this kind of detail and it has been quite fun watching people’s reactions to it. There are white painted perimeter cabinets and Walnut stained island cabinets. A high gloss, mostly white floor was installed from the front door, down the foyer hall and into the kitchen. It contrasts beautifully with the existing dark hardwood floors.Designers Patrick Franz and Kimberly Robbins. Photography by Tom Maday.

Gochneaur, Texan Estate Pt. 1

Wood Floors of Dallas

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Karen's Kitchen and Double Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

This remodel required a plan to maintain its original character and charm while updating and modernizing the kitchen. These original custom cabinets on top of the brick backsplash brought so much character to the kitchen, the client did not want to see them go. Revitalized with fresh paint and new hardware, these cabinets received a subtle yet fresh facelift. The peninsula was updated with industrial legs and laminate countertops that match the rest of the kitchen. With the distressed wood floors bringing it all together, this small remodel brought about a big change.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel Done With a Brick Backsplash

Kitchen Solvers of Columbus

This kitchen got a nice transformation to get rid of the old cabinets that were dark and outdated. Cabinet refacing was the perfect solution for them. They went with a shaker bevel door in a White Super Matte color. We next installed a new Quartz countertop done in Aria, a Brickweb Boston Mill thin Brick backsplash and three wooden shelves done from reclaimed wood.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Odell Construction Inc.

Full First Floor Renovation designed and constructed by Odell Construction. Complete with custom cabinets, Cambria counter tops, recessed shelving, and custom dog feeding station.

Beige Kitchen with Brick Splashback 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 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!