Whitefish, Montana Private Historic Cabin Remodel

© Heidi A. Long
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Jackson with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

New Look for An Exclusive Coastal Residence

GDC Construction

The wood used in the cabinets throughout the kitchen was distressed to match the reclaimed stone and marble.
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, panelled appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, marble benchtops, travertine floors, with island and brown floor.

Flinders , Sailors Whisk

Mermaid Bay Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lake Charlevoix Beachfront Remodel

Birchwood Construction Company

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Hinkley Stinson Chandelier

Hinkley

Hinkley Stinson 8-Light Linear Chandelier 3534BK
Inspiration for an eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, beige splashback, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Naturally Luxe

Mike Schaap Builders

The most notable design component is the exceptional use of reclaimed wood throughout nearly every application. Sourced from not only one, but two different Indiana barns, this hand hewn and rough sawn wood is used in a variety of applications including custom cabinetry with a white glaze finish, dark stained window casing, butcher block island countertop and handsome woodwork on the fireplace mantel, range hood, and ceiling. Underfoot, Oak wood flooring is salvaged from a tobacco barn, giving it its unique tone and rich shine that comes only from the unique process of drying and curing tobacco. Photo Credit: Ashley Avila

Mountain Retreat Dream Kitchen

KE Interior Solutions

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Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Madisonville Farmhouse Kitchen | Custom Amish Cabinets.

Cabinets by Design

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Little Rock Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Rustic Mediterranean Kitchen Island

Taber & Company

This Rustic Old World Mediterranean Kitchen Island was custom designed and handcrafted by Taber & Company. The massive island was built from salvaged old growth Arizona Ash that was milled on site to exact specifications. The natural character of the wood is enhanced with hand applied wax that gives the feeling of an original antique. This one of a kind kitchen island has a rustic Mediterranean feel with a soft worn finish, custom designed to look like an old world antique, but have all the functions of a modern kitchen. Reclaimed Arizona Ash wood was selected for its rich character, golden tones and contrasting dark grains, very similar to what one would find in old growth Oak and Pine.

Urbans Point

Liv4 Architecture

Scott Amundson
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, with island, white splashback, ceramic splashback, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Transformation - European old world style, blends touches of shabby chic

Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD

Johnny Sundby
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Retreat

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

The keeping room, adjacent to the kitchen, creates a cozy gathering place for reading with four leather Hancock and Moore club chairs gathered around a round vintage cocktail table. Pillows are done in fabrics to compliment the Persian rug and the custom wool plaid drapes with fabric from Ralph Lauren. Hand-forged drapery hardware blends effortlessly with the stained trim, tongue and groove ceiling, The room overlooks the scenic mountain view and the screened in porch complete with wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is splendid with knotty alder custom cabinets, handmade peeled bark legs were crafted to support the chiseled edge granite. A hammered copper farm sink compliments the custom copper range hood while the slate backsplash adds color. Barstools from Old Hickory, also with peeled bark frames are upholstered in a casual red and gold fabric back with brown leather seats. A vintage Persian runner is between the range and sink to effortlessly blend all the colors together. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Country French Cottage

Elevation Design Group

Dick Springgate
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cerros Redondos

Nina Williams Designs

Interiors by Nina Williams Designs, Kitchen: custom designed tile, island, range, hood, cabinetry, chandelier
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Twelve Oaks

Curt Hofer & Associates

Tom Kessler Photography
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Darien Beach House

Shelter Interiors LLC

photos by Sequined Asphault Studio We loved working on this project and appreciate all the great questions about our work. We used Soapstone countertops and Steel on the Island. The cabinet are made out of French White Oak and the stain was custom from the manufacturer, Crown Point Cabinetry, in New Hampshire. We fell in love with the bar stools in this project but are a discontinued item from a restaurant supply company.

Lake Country Builders

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and black appliances.

Custom Residence - Canton GA

Caldwell-Cline Architects & Designers

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Distressed 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 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!