Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Beams

CP Designs Colorado

Warmth of wood, stone, distressed wood, copper & granite makes this kitchen extra appealing.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with distressed cabinets, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and beige splashback.

Scandinavian Farmhouse

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA Reminiscent of a farmhouse with simple lines and color, but yet a modern look influenced by the homeowner's Danish roots. This very compact home uses passive green building techniques. It is also wheelchair accessible and includes a elevator. We included an area to hang hats and jackets when coming in from the garage. The lower one works perfectly from a wheelchair. The owner loves to prep for meals so we designed a lower counter area for a wheelchair to simply pull up. Photo Credit: Dave Thiel

Sage Green Inset Door Kitchen

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

This remodeled kitchen was transformed from a tiny compact kitchen to a small scale kitchen with much improved flow and storage. The space has become the central location for family interaction. An arched wall of a breakfast room was removed to create a better flow and layout to the space. We created the remembrance of the original arch within the new cabinetry detail over the built in bench seating and also within the hood.

Yellow Farmhouse Kitchen | Imperial Beach, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

All custom made cabinetry that was color matched to the entire suite of GE Cafe matte white appliances paired with champagne bronze hardware that coordinates beautifully with the Delta faucet and cabinet / drawer hardware. The counter surfaces are Artic White quartz with custom hand painted clay tiles for the entire range wall with custom floating shelves and backsplash. We used my favorite farrow & ball Babouche 223 (yellow) paint for the island and Sherwin Williams 7036 Accessible Beige on the walls. Hanging over the island is a pair of glazed clay pots that I customized into light pendants. We also replaced the builder grade hollow core back door with a custom designed iron and glass security door. The barstools were a fabulous find on Craigslist that we became mixologists with a selection of transparent stains to come up with the perfect shade of teal and we installed brand new bamboo flooring! This was such a fun project to do, even amidst Covid with all that the pandemic delayed, and a much needed burst of cheer as a daily result.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This modern farmhouse kitchen remodel in Leucadia features a combination of gray lower cabinets and white uppers with brass hardware and pendant lights. White oak floating shelves and leather counter stools add warmth and texture to the space. We used matte black fixtures to compliment the windows and tied them in with the wall sconces.

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Denise Maloney Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Rencontre entre zelliges et granit poli

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MAZTRI
Photo of a large country open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Wisconsin - Rustic Hunting Lodge Remodel

Michels Homes

Interior Design: Bob Michels & Bruce Kading | Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Country Retreat

RICHARD FELIX-ASHMAN DESIGN

Design ideas for a country kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and timber.

Recycled Timber | Industrial Style

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Recycled timber flooring has been carefully selected and laid to create a back panel on the island bench. Push to open doors are disguised by the highly featured boards. Natural light floods into this room via skylights and windows letting nature indoors.

Deep Creek - MD

NOTION, LLC

Photographer: Craig Thompson
Photo of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Taylor River

Sunlit Architecture

Builder: Hargrove Construction Interior Designer: Interior Style Lighting Design: Electrical Logic
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Maison de village

margherita olivero

La cuisine, coeur de la vie de chaque maison réalisée par l'ébéniste Laurent Passe avec ses matériaux ancien et upcyclés.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

Lake Viking Rustic Kitchen

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This amazing kitchen looks out over a beautiful lake. Before the kitchen didn't match the lake house feel and was lacking in functionality. After a complete redesign, and adding in elements such as the chopping block, large Pro refrigerator, Gas Range with a griddle and the stone surround around the range hood, this client has the kitchen of her dreams! Functional aspects hide in every cabinet, making this kitchen truly customized for the client.

Strathcona

JJ Interiors

Suzanne Rushton
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Island and Breakfast Room

Marty Paoletta Photography

Kitchen Island and Breakfast Room; Photography by Marty Paoletta
This is an example of an expansive country single-wall open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Grayhawk - Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Modern Farmhouse project, we completely remodeled the entire home and modified the kitchens existing layout allowing this new layout to take shape. As you see here on the range wall, we have a drywall hood that really continues to add texture to the style. We have custom uppers that go all the way to the counter, with lift up appliance garages for small appliances. We added a black pot filler for convenience as well as look to add some contrast. All the perimeter cabinetry is in swiss coffee with black honed granite counters. The backsplash is a really cool 4" x 4" Zellige textured tile.

Arvada Colorado Kitchen Remodel Featuring a butlers pantry

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Perimeter Cabinets and Bar: Frameless Current by Crystal Door style: Countryside Wood: Rustic Cherry Finish: Summer Wheat with Brown Highlight Glass accent Doors: Clear Waterglass Island Cabinets: Frameless Encore by Crystal Door style: Country French Square Wood: Knotty Alder Finish: Signature Rub Thru Mushroom Paint with Flat Sheen with Umber under color, Distressing and Wearing with Black Highlight. SubZero / Wolf Appliance package Tile: Brazilian Multicolor Slate and Granite slab insert tiles 2x2” Plumbing: New Blanco Apron Front Sink (IKON) Countertops: Granite 3CM Supreme Gold , with Ogee Flat edge.

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Meiste Homes

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Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Country Kitchen with Terra-cotta 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!