This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Village Retreat

Snake River Interiors

We love to collaborate, whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. For this mountainside retreat, we entered at a unique point in the process—to collaborate on the interior architecture—lending our expertise in fine finishes and fixtures to complete the spaces, thereby creating the perfect backdrop for the family of furniture makers to fill in each vignette. Catering to a design-industry client meant we sourced with singularity and sophistication in mind, from matchless slabs of marble for the kitchen and master bath to timeless basin sinks that feel right at home on the frontier and custom lighting with both industrial and artistic influences. We let each detail speak for itself in situ.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brookline

Lisa Davis Interiors

L Shaped Jewett Farms Kitchen, with Brick Walls
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Santa Teresita

Madison Nicole Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Craftsman Farmhouse

Allen Construction

Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.

Afton Oaks Area, Houston-Traditional

Winfrey Design Build

Kerry Kirk Photography
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse kitchen Taupe Painted Cabinets,Quartz Tops, and Dark Island

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry painted in the Taupe paint with Ebony Accent Glaze applied to the Westbrook door. Kitchen island accented in Birch Java finish. Bedrock Q Quartz counter surfaces, KitchenAid Stainless Appliances, and Engineered Hickory flooring by Canoe bay in the Casa Marina color. Kitchen design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Home with a View

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Design ideas for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Genius Bar

Rosewood Custom Builders

Costa Christ Media
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shelter Island Heights, NY

FD Building Company

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Great contrast with the two different colors

Willbanks Kitchen Design Center

Homestead door in Crimson (island) and Rustic Oak/Stone (perimeter)
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sherwood Mid Century Ranch

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wolds Cottage

JH Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Jane Group Inc.

Modern farmhouse bespoke kitchen complete with two-toned cabinets, clean and long hardware, and custom range hood finished to match exposed I beams. Photo by Jeff Herr Photography.

Island Lake

Hygge Photo + Brand

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Estate - Peoa, Utah

Magleby Construction

gray distressed cabinets, cabin, country home, custom home, double islands, millwork, modern farmhouse, mountain home, natural materials, natural wood, open shelving, wood ceiling, wood flooring

Lost Creek Ranch

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Farmhouse Style Renovation

Chic & Co.

This small size kitchen has been refurbished from A to Z. The only thing that was kept was the 10 year old cabinets that we're still in great shape. We changed all the hardware on the cabinetry for the square matte black finish that you see which made it look more farmhouse and modern. We changed and enlarged the window above the sink to add more natural light. We worked on a marble look slab behind the stove, surrounded by a white rustic decorative brick to add a more rustic and trendy feel. (The look before was an old brown and beige glass tile backsplash which was dated and darkened the room). All the counters we're changed from old beige laminate, and overused wood butcher block counter on the island - to all white quartz with dark grey veins. All lighting fixtures we're changed with brass and black glass pendants. sink was changed to undermount and our clients chose a beautiful simple black faucet. The island was covered with barn wood to go and get a more rustic feel, old color is a very dark brown which darkened the small kitchen.

New West Hills Residence

Otis Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop, a farmhouse sink, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

All Islands 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!