Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Modern farmhouse kitchen with a warm wood ceiling, built-in pantry storage, and terracotta tile flooring
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Love this kitchen! Open and airy, plenty of storage and working room, eat-in dining and easy access to formal dining. Smart, beautiful and functional.

Genesee Spring Road - Mountain Rustic Kitchen

BKC Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen remodel in the Colorado foothills features a warm mountain-rustic design with natural hickory cabinets and copper accents. Perhaps the best feature, though, is the panoramic view! Medallion Cabinetry - Yukon door style, natural finish on hickory. Design by Heather Evans, in partnership with Peak Construction Company.

Upstate-A-Frame

Jeffrey McMahon Design + Build

Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and no island.

Kitchen

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Eric Staudenmaier
This is an example of a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

West Melton Home

Byres Building Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

CasaWow _ cucina

Paola Rocca

La cucina in muratura si sviluppa con una conformazione a C e si affaccia sulla sala da pranzo.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Turin with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lazy Bear Loft

User

The Lazy Bear Loft is a short-term rental located on Lake of Prairies. The space was designed with style, functionality, and accessibility in mind so that guests feel right at home. The cozy and inviting atmosphere features a lot of wood accents and neutral colours with pops of blue.

Ferienhaus in Archsum auf Sylt

Home Staging Sylt

www.immofoto-sylt.de
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic Wallpaper Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Schuler Cabinetry in Red and White Icing

Lowes of Porterville California

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white cabinets.

chalet in montagna

Carlotta Turini

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with no island, an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Cooking in Paradise

Showcase Kitchens

Interior Jet Mist Black granite counters are two-tiered. Lower beside the Lynx BBQ lower for cook prep and higher around the perimeter. Cabinetry is louvered teak

Eclectic Modern-Bohemian Brownstone Apartment

mercer INTERIOR

Photos by Emily Gilbert
Photo of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, louvered cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

House in the Woods Knoxville Custom Home

WilliamAndrewsArchitects

Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Vintage Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Photo of a small country eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Whitehouse Plantation

Goggans Architecture & Interiors

Atlantic Archives Inc, / Richard Leo Johnson
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Breckenridge Discovery Hilltop Custom Home

Apex Mountain Homes

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and red benchtop.

Country Kitchen with Louvered Cabinets 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!