This gorgeous new kitchen used to be just about half the size before we stepped in for renovations. Not only did we open up the space, but we completely changed nearly every design aspect! The kitchen went from a U-shape to an L-shape, we added an island with seating, swapped laminate counters for quartz and upgraded the backsplash tile. We replaced the old wood-tone cabinets with sleek, painted cabinets - and installed under cabinet lighting and plugs to keep the counters looking bright and clutter-free.

Hidden Gem

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Large Kitchen Island with White Quartz Counters

Crown Homes of London

The large center island provides ample amounts of counter space suited for preparing large family dinners or entertaining a small group of close friends.

Country Chic Kitchen in Taylor, MI

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sea Pearl Quartzite Kitchen Countertops

East Coast Granite of Wilmington

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Slab Door and Honeycomb Backsplash

UB Kitchens - Kitchen Design and Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

A Lasting Impression

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Puget Sound Kitchen

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Custom cabinet Pull-outs near cooking zone. Holds spices and oils, etc.
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Lena

Craftmaster Homes

Large arts and crafts open plan kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

The kitchen island is comprised of pull-out trash & recycling, cookbook shelves, wine storage, seating and a microwave oven niche. Bunn feet give the island a furniture look.

Custom Home

Garabedian Properties Custom Home Builder

Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

10th Street

GEORGE Interior Design

Photos by Manolo Langis
Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige benchtop.

n°2

arom studio

Photo of a scandinavian galley kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern

Cheryl Weckesser Design

Expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The counter top is Carrara marble The stone on the wall is white gold craft orchard limestone from Creative Mines. The prep sink is a under-mount trough sink in stainless by Kohler The prep sink faucet is a Hirise bar faucet by Kohler in brushed stainless. The pot filler next to the range is a Hirise deck mount by Kohler in brushed stainless. The cabinet hardware are all Bowman knobs and pulls by Rejuvenation. The floor tile is Pebble Beach and Halila in a Versailles pattern by Carmel Stone Imports. The kitchen sink is a Austin single bowl farmer sink in smooth copper with an antique finish by Barclay. The cabinets are walnut flat-panel done by palmer woodworks. The kitchen faucet is a Chesterfield bridge faucet with a side spray in english bronze. The smaller faucet next to the kitchen sink is a Chesterfield hot water dispenser in english bronze by Newport Brass All the faucets were supplied by Dahl Plumbing (a great company) https://dahlplumbing.com/

Showplace Home Product Gallery

Custom Kitchen Designs LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pasadena Kitchen Remodel

Denise Bosley Interiors

Art Lemus- Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms

Mariano & Co., LLC

Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige benchtop.

Flawless Farmhouse

Fresh Air Designs, Inc.

This stunning English farmhouse kitchen is the definition of classic charm. The neutral tones of the beaded inset beige cabinetry are perfectly accented by the antique brass hardware. Complete with a paneled cabinet door for the refrigerator, the simplicity of this kitchen is focused on the large open and inviting design. WIth blending complementary colors, this farmhouse kitchen is understated yet crisp in its presentation of beauty.

The Lucky Horseshoe

The Barefoot Blackbird Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Beige Benchtop 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 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!