The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout. The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls. The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.

Kitchen remodeling - Condo

DRG Design Build

Small kitchen remodeling
This is an example of a small country l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Столешница из кварцевого камня

Центр камня

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and black benchtop.

The Tristan - Modern Day Farmhouse - Kitchen

Snowden Builders LLC

Pantry
Inspiration for a large country kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Southern Living House

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Open, warm and welcoming-is this full loaded kitchen. The hand finished walnut bar is a favorite gathering place. Not shown is an attached 'morning room' that is well used for the day's first cup of joe!

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Fox Den Designs, LLC

Beautiful modern farmhouse kitchen with navy blue and gold accents really bring this space to life! Adjoining breakfast nook allows for easy dining. Beautiful white backsplash with contrasting grout pops behind the all white cabinetry.

Vintage Pantry

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
Mid-sized country kitchen in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey cabinets.

Flagstaff House

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

This unique project has heavy Asian influences due to the owner’s strong connection to Indonesia, along with a Mountain West flare creating a unique and rustic contemporary composition. This mountain contemporary residence is tucked into a mature ponderosa forest in the beautiful high desert of Flagstaff, Arizona. The site was instrumental on the development of our form and structure in early design. The 60 to 100 foot towering ponderosas on the site heavily impacted the location and form of the structure. The Asian influence combined with the vertical forms of the existing ponderosa forest led to the Flagstaff House trending towards a horizontal theme.

Pantry

CP Designs Colorado

Inspiration for a large country galley kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Rustic and Country Kitchens

Beckony Kitchens & Baths

While rustic touches like distressed knotty alder cabinets and a stacked stone hood abound, this classic Colorado kitchen is utterly fresh and contemporary thanks to a sleek granite countertop and a harmonious design. (Photography by Phillip Nilsson)

White On White Kitchen

Urban Kitchens

Located in Edgemere Historic District in Oklahoma City, this kitchen is open to the dining room and living room. Design by Jo Meacham, M.Arch Showplace Cabinets, Inset style, Pendleton doors, painted Soft Cream.

General projects

Imperial Glass and Timber

An example of a country style kitchen still fitting the modern agenda. Beautiful white polyurethane shaker cabinetry bringing simplicity to open plan kitchen. The lovely 40mm stone finish was perfect in keeping the kitchen as simple as possible.

Butcher Block Kitchen

Tim Crowe

We took this kitchen and modernized it with updated cabinets, a butcher block, subway tile backsplash and new appliances.
Small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Belvedere

Scavolini Store Brooklyn

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Rustic Country Kitchen

Upside Development

A sneak peek of one of Upside's on-the-go projects! These photos capture the rustic country kitchen, built in a transitional style. From the cedar panel ceilings to the large format porcelain styles to the striking blue cabinetry, this kitchen embodies Upside's ability to design and build a home that is "traditional with a twist"!

Park City Luxury

Habitations Residential Design Group

Luxurious kitchen with a two story ceiling, double islands, a stone floor and tons of natural light and gorgeous views.
Inspiration for an expansive country galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Spanish-Inspired Antique Kitchen Floor

Fireclay Tile

The handmade tile floor makes this airy kitchen truly unforgettable. 8x8 Ceramic Tile in Antique transports you to the Spanish countryside with the earthy color variation of its terracotta hue, emphasized by a classic offset pattern. DESIGN Laura van den Bosch PHOTOS Sen Creative TILE SHOWN 8X8 IN ANTIQUE

Doherty

The Bristol Kitchen Company

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, no island and black benchtop.

Alvin - Barndominium

GAP Custom Homes

Walls Could Talk
Design ideas for a large country single-wall kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen

Talianko Design Group, LLC

This Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen was completely remodeled and the home is nestled on the border of Pasadena and South Pasadena. Our goal was to keep the original charm of our client’s home while updating the kitchen in a way that was fresh and current. Our design inspiration began with a deep green soapstone counter top paired with creamy white cabinetry. Carrera marble subway tile for the backsplash is a luxurious splurge and adds classic elegance to the space. The stainless steel appliances and sink create a more transitional feel, while the shaker style cabinetry doors and schoolhouse light fixture are in keeping with the original style of the home. Tile flooring resembling concrete is clean and simple and seeded glass in the upper cabinet doors help make the space feel open and light. This kitchen has a hidden microwave and custom range hood design, as well as a new pantry area, for added storage. The pantry area features an appliance garage and deep-set counter top for multi-purpose use. These features add value to this small space. The finishing touches are polished nickel cabinet hardware, which add a vintage look and the cafe curtains are the handiwork of the homeowner. We truly enjoyed the collaborative effort in this kitchen. Photography by Erika Beirman

Country Kitchen with Ceramic Floors 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!