Mark Stone Kitchens - Bespoke Cabinetmakers

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Rustic Gray Kitchen in Birmingham, AL

Kitchen Distributors Inc.

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Birmingham with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Our Work

Beauman Construction LLC

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cambria Fairbourne Farmhouse

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

Nothing like taking an old farmhouse that you've lived in for 40+ years and creating a beauty that will take you into your next 40 years. This house got a new addition to accommodate a new kitchen on the ground floor and in the basement as well. The old kitchen cabinets were medium oak and to keep consistency they chose to use same wood in their new kitchen. Adding countertops that have a marbled background with grays and pinpoints of charcoal, Cambria Fairbourne quartz countertops provide a peaceful presence that is calming and soothing.

Promised Land Farm

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Walls are Sherwin Williams Wool Skein, ceiling and trim are Sherwin Williams Creamy, cabinets are Wool Skein and Rain. Nancy Nolan
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
Inspiration for a small country open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Custom soapstone farmhouse sink, bridge faucet, black and white mosaic backsplas

Casual Kitchen & Bath Design

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Open spaces, lots of storage, lots of light and windows, reclaimed pine floors...what else do you need for your dream kitchen? Entertain or visit with family, while you cook, in this open concept kitchen.

Farmhous Sink Gunmetal Gray

Signature Hardware

This is an example of a country kitchen in Cincinnati.

Signature Bespoke Shaker Kitchen with a Walk-in Pantry

Searle & Taylor

As part of an expansive extension to a Victorian property in a picturesque village just outside Winchester, Searle & Taylor was appointed to design and make a capacious bespoke in-frame Shaker kitchen with a separate walk-in pantry. The clients were seeking a traditional handpainted kitchen with a statement island as the central focus of the room. At the end of the extension are double doors leading to the garden so the design was created to ensure that the island and pendant lights were completely symmetrical with this feature. With storage a key component, there are 26 pull-out drawers in the kitchen and pantry, all featuring solid oak dovetail drawer boxes, plus four open vegetable wicker basket drawers. All cabinetry is painted in Inkwell by Colour Trend Paints. Darren Taylor designed breakfront cabinetry using a 30mm chamfer frame with oak carcases for the cooking and wet runs and all feature tongue and grooved end panels. For the cooking area, opposite the island, he designed symmetrical cupboards and drawers on both sides of the Rangemaster range cooker, with a silver antique glass splashback above it within a bow fronted Adam-style canopy. The large canopy features a central ceiling-height cornice with a lacquered oak overmantel shelf complete with corbel supports with a horizontal dowel that runs through them used for hanging cooking utensils. Slim cabinets on either side of the canopy include oak internal shelving, with one that houses a knife rack mounted on the interior door. Each features single spice drawers beneath, while additional floating cabinets extending from the canopy feature further small spice drawers to the right and left. A pair of integrated fridge freezers are concealed by floor to ceiling cabinetry décor fronts. The wet run is situated beneath a large window, extending at a right angle, and includes storage and utility cupboards, an integrated dishwasher and a cupboard for pull-out bins. Centrally located beneath the window is a double farmhouse sink by Villeroy & Boch, which incorporates a waste disposal unit by InSinkerator, and a satin brass tap by Perrin & Rowe. Specified throughout the kitchen, on the island, and in the walk-in pantry, is a 20mm thick quartz worktop with pencil edging in Blanco Zeus by Silestone. This surface is also used as an upstand and as a stone sill situated beneath the sink to help protect the cabinetry from water damage. To both sides of the double doors leading to the garden are symmetrical wall-mounted dresser cabinets with open shelving and tongue and groove back panels. These are used to store cookery books and decorative items and they connect with one another via a flyover shelf above the doorway. Beneath each are further storage cupboards. On the working side of the 4.7 metre x 1.4 metre island feature are 10 symmetrical 900mm wide drawers to accommodate pans, plates and crockery. On the side facing the walk-in pantry the worksurface overhangs at the centre to accommodate four counter stools beneath for informal dining. At each end, are 900mm cutlery drawers above vegetable baskets on hardwood runners. At each corner of the island are square chamfered legs with lamb’s tongue edging that surround tongue and grooved end panels. Above the island are three pendant lights by Jim Lawrence Lighting. The walk-in pantry is situated in an original part of the house and during the design process it was agreed to showcase the original brickwork. This room features a combination of enclosed cabinetry for storing dry foodstuffs with plenty of open shelving to house bowls, baskets and vases. Throughout the kitchen and the walk-in pantry, a mix of Armac Martin antique brass ball knob and pull-cup handles, together with brass butt hinges all add to the contemporary Shaker aesthetic.

Hackney Kitchen redesign

Zoe Willis Design

An artisanal eclectic kitchen designed for cooking and hosting.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Sussex Farmhouse Bootroom and Utility

Alan Pilkington Photography

This is an example of a country kitchen.

Deer Crest

PureHaven Homes

Dark exterior for a well-lit wine cabinet
Country kitchen in Salt Lake City.

Scenic Farmhouse Remodel

ABK Interiors - Annette Kuester

Country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, with island, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Downtown Remodel

Aspen Design Studio

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Modern Kitchen, Entry, and Powder Room -- Western Howard County

B. Chic Interiors

This young family recently moved into the home and rehired me to completely rearrange the main floor area. With the expertise of my friends at Cornerstone Remodeling, we were able to execute a plan that flows much better. Now they have an open space for their family, friends, and pets!

Millerton, NY Country Home

Robert Granoff

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, with island and black floor.

The Cottage

W Design Studio London

Michael Kyle
Design ideas for a country kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Elgin Residence

Valdez Architecture - Interiors

Valdez Architecture + Interiors
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Home With a Veiw

Blalock Homes LLC

Photo of a country kitchen in Nashville.

Country Black Kitchen 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 Country 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!