Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we restored an antique home to its vintage roots. The many-times remodeled kitchen was desperately in need of a unifying theme so we used Pavilion Raised cabinetry in a cottage finish to bring back a bygone era. The homeowner purchased Elmira Stove Works antique style appliances, reclaimed wood for the bar counter, and rustic (grayed brick) flooring. Victorian period appropriate inset cabinetry is hand distressed for a ‘lived-in’ look. The owners are avid antique collectors of unique Americana freestanding pieces and accessories which add a wealth of playful accents, while at the same time, are useful items for the cook. Together these details create a kitchen that fits comfortably in this classic home. The island features a Special Cottage Russian Olive finish with bead board paneling, turned posts, curved valances, a farmhouse style sink, paneled dishwasher and, finally, a unique combination cabinet with double trash facing the front and a shallow cabinet with wire mesh door facing out the side. The inset doorstyle called for combination cabinets blending such items as a base corner turn-out cabinet with drawers and then a base pull-out pantry. We included wicker baskets, fine-line drawer inserts, a dish rack and wall storage with faux cubby drawers (the drawers are full width with multiple drawerheads). Note also the eyebrow pediment, pull-out pantry and the hide-away doors on the ‘appliance wall’.

Reclaimed European Farmhouse Kitchen

Signature Design Interiors

This is an example of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors and with island.

small remodel projects

Madera Builders LLC

Mid-sized l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

Inspiration for a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Coatesville Farmhouse

Rittenhouse Builders

Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Traditional Custom Remodel, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

Mirador Builders
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Charming Virginia Colonial Kitchen with Shaker Style Cabinets

Cabinets.com

Rev-A-Shelf Pull Out Spice Rack.
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Cottage Kitchen in Elburn

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Located on a partially wooded lot in Elburn, Illinois, this home needed an eye-catching interior redo to match the unique period exterior. The residence was originally designed by Bow House, a company that reproduces the look of 300-year old bow roof Cape-Cod style homes. Since typical kitchens in old Cape Cod-style homes tend to run a bit small- or as some would like to say, cozy – this kitchen was in need of plenty of efficient storage to house a modern day family of three. Advance Design Studio, Ltd. was able to evaluate the kitchen’s adjacent spaces and determine that there were several walls that could be relocated to allow for more usable space in the kitchen. The refrigerator was moved to the newly excavated space and incorporated into a handsome dinette, an intimate banquette, and a new coffee bar area. This allowed for more countertop and prep space in the primary area of the kitchen. It now became possible to incorporate a ball and claw foot tub and a larger vanity in the elegant new full bath that was once just an adjacent guest powder room. Reclaimed vintage Chicago brick paver flooring was carefully installed in a herringbone pattern to give the space a truly unique touch and feel. And to top off this revamped redo, a handsome custom green-toned island with a distressed black walnut counter top graces the center of the room, the perfect final touch in this charming little kitchen.

Millbrook NY Verbank Road

EBA - Eric Baker Architects

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Coatesville Farmhouse

Rittenhouse Builders

Country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and exposed beam.

Ranch

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Trinidad Rustic Modern

Nicolette Jarquin, CKD

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Comstock Adobe Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Studio Monterey

Draper DBS Custom Cabinetry. Kitchen in Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull. Sienna interiors. Maple with dovetail drawers.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brick floors and grey benchtop.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

Large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and brown floor.

1800's Farmhouse Kitchen

River Woodcraft

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Lafayette Home 2014-2015

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Kitchens

Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.

Jim Bartsch Photographer
Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink and beige splashback.

General Haig St.

Decro Development, LLC.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Brick 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 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!