Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

Cotswold Family Home

Claire Halstead Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Farmhouse on the Hills

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen on the Hills of San Marcos Built in Working Pantry
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Century-Old Evanston Farmhouse Renovation

GOGO Design Group

Drawing design inspiration from the gorgeous gray stained cabinetry, we designed the rest of the home to reflect the industrial modern farmhouse vibe that came from these materials and finishes.

Adams Circle

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

Photography: Tamara Flanagan Photography
This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

A Kitchen With Country Charm Harvests Style and Comfort

Village Home Stores

Beaded door kitchen cabinets painted white paired with Cambria Swanbridge quartz tops and a blue gray subway tile backsplash. A classic and clean look for a farmhouse style kitchen. Kitchen remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Crystal Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Pantry Blue Utility Room by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Liz Donnelly - Maine Photo Co.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hyde Park, Vermont New Home Build

Patterson and Smith Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Hudson Rustic Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: J-Mar Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beacon Hill

Heidi Caillier Design

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Riverside Rustic - Rocky Mountain Homes

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

The natural wood tones, log purlins, and large windows makes this kitchen bright and beautiful.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Calm Cool Kitchen Makeover

Farm Fresh Therapy

Chelsea Mohrman | farm fresh therapy
Design ideas for a country l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Napa Valley Vineyard Home

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse on the Hills

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen on the Hills of San Marcos French door oven with countertop space for oven and refrigerator.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Montclair Boho Farmhouse

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

This project transformed a Montclair historic home into a bohemian, family-friendly farmhouse. The decor and styling embraced the formal bones of the house but was updated with warm tones and a boho luxe style that is well-suited for everyday living.

Modern St. Michaels Farmhouse

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Large country eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Hudson Rustic Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: J-Mar Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Country Kitchen with Blue 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 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!