Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Santa Barbara Riviera Custom Home

Newhaven Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, marble benchtops and cement tile splashback.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cork floors, grey cabinets, black appliances, grey benchtop and cement tile splashback.

Clapham Common

Haus Concrete Surfaces

In the heart of South West London this contemporary property had a full re-fit installing a range of bespoke concrete work to complement various spaces around the house. The kitchen features a custom island, worktop and matching splash-back. The handleless white units with brass detailing and matching Vola Taps/Accessories are complemented by the striking colour and thickness of our polished concrete. Continuing through to the living room, there is a bespoke fire hearth and shelf counter spanning over five meters in length. Manufactured in two pieces this concrete counter enhances the feature wall with its overwhelming presence. Matching units and brass detailing combined with the same concrete thickness compliment the kitchen and keep a sense of fluidity throughout the property. Following the brass detailing motif to the bathroom, we installed a white ‘Kern’ Kast Concrete Basin and matching bespoke shelf. The stunning combination of colours creates a bright, freshly modern space, perfect for a modern but classic bathroom.

Granite Bay Design/Build

K Squared

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and no island.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, green splashback and cement tile splashback.

Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch

J.S. Brown & Co.

A tiny kitchen and large unused dining room were combined to create a welcoming, eat in kitchen with the addition of a powder room, and space left for the doggies.

Complete Kitchen Remodel

Tunde Decor, LLC

We opened up an adjacent room to the existing kitchen and completely redesigned them to create a modern functional space where the family can entertain.

Harbor Pointe

design styles architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Farmhouse

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Expansive country galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Jonathan Miller Architects

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dark Blue Geometric Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A shaker kitchen island with the cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Hague blue with antique brass knobs and catches. The worktop is Arabescato Corcia Marble. An induction hob sits on the island with three hanging pendant lights. Two moulded dark blue bar stools provide seating at the overhang worktop breakfast bar. The flooring is dark oak parquet. An eames style turquoise chair sits in the bay window with a print cushion and a plant on the floor. Photographer - Charlie O'Beirne

Interiors

DM Contracting & Restoration

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Custom Spanish Home with a Contemporary Vibe

Mirador Builders

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Prospect park residence

IntraBuild

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pond Road, Wellesley MA - Addition & Renovation

Pauli & Uribe Architects

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and brown floor.

Gantz Residence

BP2 Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and brown floor.

Winchester Putty & Oak Coriander Kitchen

Karen Walson Interiors

Wide open kitchen for a large family. With custom designed Kid's cubbies and art work area. Kitchen was transitional- a traditonal kitchen with contemporary touches. White oak floor with 2 coats of Bona Nordic seal, satin finish. Silestone countertop. White oak quartersawn cabinets.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Cement Tile 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 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!