Photo Credit - David Bader
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Georgian Manor-Pantry

Nefarious Design

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Inspiration

Sisters Stage St. Louis, LLC

Kitchen Inspo modern farmhouse
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with shaker cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Spicewood Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Julie Coppa Designs, Inc.

photography by Jennifer Hughes
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Country Retreat

Keith Allen-Custom Builder

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
This is an example of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Modern Rustic Kitchen

Coastal Designs Inc.

Amazing Rustic Kitchen with White Shaker Cabinets, White Quartz Countertops, Reclaimed Wood Island and Whitewashed Brick Backsplash.
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brick splashback.

McFann Residence

SCHROLL CABINETS

Blakely Photography
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an integrated sink, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Custom Orono Lake Cottage

Stonewood, LLC

Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Edwards modern farmhouse

Basso Interiors Inc

Phillipsburg blue cabinets with dark oak flooring and gorgeous Cle Tile zellige tiles
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rose Hill

Reece Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Ranch Home Kitchen and Dining

Kelley Design Group

Open concept kitchen and dining room with high ceilings, large windows and a blend of modern and country styles.
Country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Pelham Manor Farm Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Last Dollar

Artisan Builders LLC

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Jackson Hole 3 Creek Residence

CK Design Group

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Jackson with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen

GreenRose Design

Country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

Everingham Design

Photo of a large country open plan kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Julie Coppa Designs, Inc.

photography by Jennifer Hughes
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Small Timeless Glam

Classic Kitchens Design Studio

Matt Kocourek Photography
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Country Kitchen with Dark Hardwood 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!