Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Sunny Yellow Kitchen

Chace Building Supply

Bright and sunny. Open, yet cozy. This kitchen combines comfort with functionality, spiced with the perfect shade of butter yellow.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Natural Textures Throughout

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinets were updated with an amazing green paint color, the layout was reconfigured, and beautiful nature-themed textures were added throughout. The bold cabinet color, rich wood finishes, and warm metal tones featured in this kitchen are second to none! Cabinetry Color: Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore Walls: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore Island and shelves: Knotty Alder in "Winter" stain Photo credit: Picture Perfect House

Traditional kitchen open living room

Spectra Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a peninsula.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Legacy 27-6

Judith Balis Interiors

Dawn Burkhart
This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen

Mike Smith / Artistic Kitchens

My favorite farmhouse kitchen.. :)
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cotswold Barn Conversion

Interiors By Chloe

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Carter-B

Apex Design & Drafting

Spacious kitchen with wooden upper cabinets & island, open shelving, and dark wood & tile accents.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Heritage Kitchen

Neilson Design Studio

White shaker-style heritage kitchen with original hardwood floors, rustic windows, farmhouse sink, and granite countertops.
Small country galley separate kitchen in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, with island and grey benchtop.

Green and White Kitchen

Paper Moon Painting

This dark stained kitchen was completely transformed when we painted the upper cabinets in Sherwin Williams' 7008 "Alabaster" and the lower cabinets in Benjamin Moore's 445 "Greenwich Village". It's amazing what paint can do! Check out the "Before" photo to see the whole transformation.

Saltamontes

EBS Interiors

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and white benchtop.

Rustic Home

Mette's Cabinet Corner

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Before / After - some of our work

Homefulness Ltd

Pantry organisation by Homefulness
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Kent with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, no island and white benchtop.

White Cabinets

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Westchester Farmhouse

Hamilton Architects

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Entertainment Room

SOLLiD Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

RV Kitchen Makeover

Joyfully Growing Blog, LLC

Inspiration for a small country galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and grey floor.

Dallas | Whiterock | Kitchen (Revive)

Kitchen Design Concepts

We introduce to you one of our newer services we are providing here at Kitchen Design Concepts: spaces that just need a little reviving! As of recent, we are taking on projects that are in need of minimal updating, as in, spaces that don’t need a full-on remodel. Yes, you heard right! If your space has good bones, you like the layout of your kitchen, and you just need a few cosmetic changes, then today’s feature is for you! Recently, we updated a space where we did just this! The kitchen was in need of a little love, some fresh paint, and new finishes. And if we’re being honest here, the result looks almost as if the kitchen had a full-on remodel! To learn more about this space and how we did our magic, continue reading below: The Before and After First, see what an impact new finishes can make! The “before” image shows a kitchen with outdated finishes such as the tile countertops, backsplash, and cabinetry finish. The “after” image, is a kitchen that looks almost as if its brand new, the image speaks for itself! Cabinetry With the wooden cabinetry in this kitchen already having great bones, all we needed to do was our refinishing process that involved removing door and drawer fronts, sanding, priming, and painting. The main color of the cabinetry is white (Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005) and as an accent, we applied a deep navy blue that really pops in this space (Sherwin Willaims Naval 6244). As a special design element, we incorporated a natural wooden band across the hood which is subtle but adds an element of surprise. Countertops The original countertops in this space were a 12×12 tile with cracks and discolored grout from all the wear and tear. To replace the countertops, we installed a clean and crisp quartz that is not only durable but easy to maintain (no grout here!). The 3cm countertops are a Cambria quartz in a grey-tone color (Carrick). Backsplash Keeping things simple, yet classic, we installed a 3×6 subway tile from Interceramic. The crisp white pairs well with all the other finishes of the space and really brighten the space up! To spice things up, we paired the white tile with a contrasting grout color (Cape Grey) that matches the countertop. This is a simple method to add interest to your white backsplash! Fixtures and Fittings For the fixtures and fittings of the kitchen, we wanted pieces that made a statement. That’s why we selected this industrial style faucet from Brizo! The faucet is a Brizo LITZE™ PULL-DOWN FAUCET WITH ARC SPOUT AND INDUSTRIAL HANDLE (63044LF-BLGL). The matte black paired with the luxe gold elements really make a statement! To match the gold elements of the faucet, we installed cabinetry hardware from Topknobs in the same gold finish. The hardware is a Channing pull TK743HB. Lastly, the large single bowl sink (who doesn’t want a large sink?!) is a great functional touch to the kitchen. The sink is a Blanco Precision 16″ R10 super single with 16″ Drainer in stainless steel (516216).

Casa Lago Custom Home

Alair Homes Clemson

Modern functionality meets rustic charm in this expansive custom home. Featuring a spacious open-concept great room with dark hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and wood finishes throughout.

Country 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!