This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Remodel / Ann Arbor: Brockman Blvd

Rochman Design-Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors, with island and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Build

Erica Peale Design

Custom modern farmhouse kitchen featuring floating shelves, quarter sawn oak cabinetry, dark gray island, and white quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Build

Erica Peale Design

Custom modern farmhouse kitchen featuring floating shelves, quarter sawn oak cabinetry, dark gray island, and white quartz countertops.
Large country kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

North Oaks - Traditional Pantry Addition

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen & Bath
Inspiration for a large l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

The Agra | Medina, WA

JayMarc Homes

Chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch), large island with seating, dedicated nook and floating shelf displays. Prep kitchen/scullery attached.

Chris and Crystal Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Charming French-Country Kitchen

Drury Design

THE SETUP Imagine how thrilled Diana was when she was approached about designing a kitchen for a client who is an avid traveler and Francophile. ‘French-country’ is a very specific category of traditional design that combines French provincial elegance with rustic comforts. The look draws on soothing hues, antique accents and a wonderful fusion of polished and relic’d finishes. Her client wanted to feel like she was in the south of France every time she walked into her kitchen. She wanted real honed marble counters, vintage finishes and authentic heavy stone walls like you’d find in a 400-year old château in Les Baux-de-Provence. Diana’s mission: capture the client’s vision, design it and utilize Drury Design’s sourcing and building expertise to bring it to life. Design Objectives: Create the feel of an authentic vintage French-country kitchen Include natural materials that would have been used in an old French château Add a second oven Omit an unused desk area in favor of a large, tall pantry armoire THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Finding real stone for the walls, and the craftsmen to install it Accommodate for the thickness of the stones Replicating château beam architecture Replicating authentic French-country finishes Find a spot for a new steam oven Design Solutions: Source and sort true stone. Utilize veteran craftsmen to apply to the walls using old-world techniques Furr out interior window casings to adjust for the thicker stone walls Source true reclaimed beams Utilize veteran craftsmen for authentic finishes and distressing for the island, tall pantry armoire and stucco hood Modify the butler’s pantry base cabinet to accommodate the new steam oven THE RENEWED SPACE Before we started work on her new French-country kitchen, the homeowner told us the kitchen that came with the house was “not my kitchen.” “I felt like a stranger,” she told us during the photoshoot. “It wasn’t my color, it wasn’t my texture. It wasn’t my style… I didn’t have my stamp on it.” And now? “I love the fact that my family can come in here, wrap their arms around it and feel comfortable,” she said. “It’s like a big hug.”

Modern Hickory Kitchen

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Open & airy kitchen exudes contemporary styling with warm, natural woods. Light, blond hickory cabinets make the room. Top of the line appliances & all the amenities, will bring joy to every chef. Decorative wine area, beverage fridge, ice maker & stemware display will lure you in for a drink. But don't miss the wrap-around cabinetry feature that surprises everyone.

Lilac Cottage October 22

Elite Kitchens Manchester

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, with island, grey cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

429 Residence

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

This lovely little modern farmhouse is located at the base of the foothills in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods. Tucked onto a challenging narrow lot, this inviting and sustainably designed 2400 sf., 4 bedroom home lives much larger than its compact form. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the Great room, kitchen and dining room lead to a beautiful covered back patio and lush, private back yard. These rooms are flooded with natural light and blend a warm Colorado material palette and heavy timber accents with a modern sensibility. A lyrical open-riser steel and wood stair floats above the baby grand in the center of the home and takes you to three bedrooms on the second floor. The Master has a covered balcony with exposed beamwork & warm Beetle-kill pine soffits, framing their million-dollar view of the Flatirons. Its simple and familiar style is a modern twist on a classic farmhouse vernacular. The stone, Hardie board siding and standing seam metal roofing create a resilient and low-maintenance shell. The alley-loaded home has a solar-panel covered garage that was custom designed for the family’s active & athletic lifestyle (aka “lots of toys”). The front yard is a local food & water-wise Master-class, with beautiful rain-chains delivering roof run-off straight to the family garden.

5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London

Lomax & Chi

Large airy open plan kitchen, flooded with natural light opening onto the garden. Hand made timber units, with feature copper lights, antique timber floor and window seat.

Amazing Solid Ash Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

It was a real pleasure to install this solid ash kitchen in this incredible living space. Not only do the wooden beams create a natural symmetry to the room but they also provide a rustic country feel. We used solid ash kitchen doors from our Mornington range painted in Dove grey. Firstly, we felt this was the perfect colour to let the natural wooden features shine through. Secondly, it created a more open feel to the whole living space. Oak worktops and bespoke shelving above the range cooker blend seamlessly with the exposed wooden beams. They bring the whole living space together in a seamless way and create a truly unique kitchen. If you like this solid ash kitchen and would like to find out more about our award-winning kitchens, get in touch or book a free design appointment today.

Urban Farmhouse Addition & Remodel - Long Beach, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Renovation featuring Copper Accents

Lisa Scolieri Interiors

Photo Credit by Lisa Scolieri LLC
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

We did a full refurbishment and interior design of the kitchen of this country home that was built in 1760.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

CLASSIC MODERN KITCHEN

Home Dot Designs

The only thing that stayed was the sink placement and the dining room location. Clarissa and her team took out the wall opposite the sink to allow for an open floorplan leading into the adjacent living room. She got rid of the breakfast nook and capitalized on the space to allow for more pantry area.

Kitchenquartz

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

Beautiful transitional coastal kitchen design. White shaker cabinets, quartz counter tops, glass and stone tile back splash, bronze plumbing fixtures and pendant lights, wood hood, and a shiplap wrapped island accented with wrapped wicker counter stools.

Haw River House

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

Even the kitchen has a river view, supplied by backsplash windows.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Rustic and Elegant Ranch in Elfin Forest

La Costa Cabinets & Design

What a transformation this home built in the late 70's went through to create the picture perfect rustic-yet-elegant farmhouse style. This great room features soaring ceilings, with massive chandeliers to light the space, suspended from wood trusses. An island to accommodate this large entertaining family, anchors the kitchen. A subtle hood projects off the back wall, flanked by sconces and a quartz shelf. The paneled Thermador fridge/freezer mirrors the pantry - part of it as a walk through space to the secret butlers pantry behind the kitchen. The rustic alder island is topped with Taj Mahal quartzite. The bar peeks through in the background.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Exposed Beam 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!