Photo Credit: Pawel Dmytrow
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sunriver Custom Vacation Home

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A 1800's Farmhouse Kitchen Upgrade

Normandy Remodeling

This small rustic kitchen has it all, shallow blue cabinets full of storage, exposed rafters, and a glass front cabinet to show off the collection of vintage depression glass!

Dream Kitchen

Evenflow Interiors

Photo of a large country galley kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kirkland Remodel

Kimberlee Marie Interiors

It’s always a blessing when your clients become friends - and that’s exactly what blossomed out of this two-phase remodel (along with three transformed spaces!). These clients were such a joy to work with and made what, at times, was a challenging job feel seamless. This project consisted of two phases, the first being a reconfiguration and update of their master bathroom, guest bathroom, and hallway closets, and the second a kitchen remodel. In keeping with the style of the home, we decided to run with what we called “traditional with farmhouse charm” – warm wood tones, cement tile, traditional patterns, and you can’t forget the pops of color! The master bathroom airs on the masculine side with a mostly black, white, and wood color palette, while the powder room is very feminine with pastel colors. When the bathroom projects were wrapped, it didn’t take long before we moved on to the kitchen. The kitchen already had a nice flow, so we didn’t need to move any plumbing or appliances. Instead, we just gave it the facelift it deserved! We wanted to continue the farmhouse charm and landed on a gorgeous terracotta and ceramic hand-painted tile for the backsplash, concrete look-alike quartz countertops, and two-toned cabinets while keeping the existing hardwood floors. We also removed some upper cabinets that blocked the view from the kitchen into the dining and living room area, resulting in a coveted open concept floor plan. Our clients have always loved to entertain, but now with the remodel complete, they are hosting more than ever, enjoying every second they have in their home. --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here https://www.kimberleemarie.com/kirkland-remodel-1

Custom Farmhouse Kitchen

Space Lift Woodworking & Design

A modern farmhouse kitchen with custom shaker cabinets
Small country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Crooked Creek

LT Home Designs, LLC

Brent Rivers Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

NY Country Kitchen

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Jessica Miccio Photography
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Arnison Road

Finch Lockerbie

Inspiration for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Chic Kitchen in Springfield, PA

Kaestner Designs - Kitchens, Baths & Interiors

This Modern Farmhouse Style kitchen was inspired by a lo collaboration with some lovely clients. We worked together to create a lively new space that capitalized on natural lighting and bright finishes to foster a room fit for cooking and entertaining.

Custom Estate Home at The Forest at Pevely Farms in Eureka

Hibbs Homes

Large gourmet kitchen Designer kitchen featuring: Oversized island with granite countertops Upgraded appliance package including side-by-side refrigerator/freezer Large walk-in pantry with desk area Hardwood flooring https://www.hibbshomes.com/new-home-in-development-at-the-forest-at-pevely-farms-in-eureka

Gorham

Storm Interiors

Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

Colonial updated for family living

Uniquely Your Own

Kitchen renovation takes out a wall to open it up to family room and 10 person farm house table.
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

The Datchworth Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

Rustic Kitchen on Tranquility Ridge

Standard Kitchen & Bath

Sole Design Cabinetry for the KITCHEN PERIMETER Jackson Door Style Painted Ivory with Lite Chocolate Glaze and Lite Rub Thru Jackson Door Style in Rustic Alder Stained Walnut with Black Glaze for the ISLAND

Backyard Cottage Ballard

microhouse

this compact backyard cottage kitchen lives large with en exposed joist ceiling and hardwood floors.
This is an example of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Wheeler Road Residence

Chris Hargis, CKD

Photo of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mountaintop Brilliance

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Casita - after.

Chalk Hill LLC

The old dairy barn transformed! The compact 500sf space is light and airy thanks to white cabinetry and walls, but packed with chic country accents. Beveled tile, painted shiplap walls and beaded cabinet fronts feast the eye without imposing clutter. Double-sliding wood windows, and custom doors and farmhouse moldings in stained Douglas fir complement distressed hickory floors. Photo: Chalk Hill

Country Kitchen with Ceramic 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!