Kitchen looking into the living.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Craigie House

StudioSD

Kenny Park, Showinghouse.com
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Custom River House

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

A close up view of the custom copper farmhouse sink as well as the reclaimed wood in the herringbone pattern located on the smaller of the two kitchen islands. Here you can see the oak custom-made cabinets in the background as well as the back-painted glass backsplash. The copper sink and iron countertop face was hand crafted by a local metal artist. Stillwater Woodworking crafted the custom cabinets and island, which was made with wood tile from E & S Tile applied in a herringbone pattern. Thanks to Idaho Granite Works for finishing it off with beautiful Silestone quartz. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier

The Silverdale Shaker Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Country meets Modern

Palazzo Kitchens & Appliances

This angle demonstrates the importance of the working space between the island and the cook top. Too often, the working space is sacrificed, constricting the number of people that can work comfortably within the kitchen - regardless of its overall size. Stunning country influence nestled in this 2017 modern new build home. The lacquer doors compliment the dark oak laminate top, offering a warm and welcoming appeal to friends and family. Floor to ceiling cabinets offers an enormous amount of storage, and the negative detail above the cornice prevents the height of the kitchen over powering the room. All Palazzo kitchens are locally designed by fully qualified (and often award winning) designers, an manufactured using precision German Engineering, and premium German Hardware.

Wimbledon Village House

User

Small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Home

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Aylesbury - A Classic Shaker Kitchen in a Victorian House

Simon Taylor Furniture

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to undertake the full refurbishment of an existing kitchen space in a Victorian railway cottage in a small village, near Aylesbury. The clients were seeking a light, bright traditional Shaker kitchen that would include plenty of storage and seating for two people. In addition to removing the old kitchen, they also laid a new floor using 60 x60cm floor tiles in Lakestone Ivory Matt by Minoli, prior to installing the new kitchen. All cabinetry was handmade at the Simon Taylor Furniture cabinet workshop in Bierton, near Aylesbury, and it was handpainted in Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball. The Shaker design includes cot bead frames with Ovolo bead moulding on the inner edge of each door, with tongue and groove panelling in the peninsula recess and as end panels to add contrast. Above the tall cabinetry and overhead cupboards is the Simon Taylor Furniture classic cornice to the ceiling. All internal carcases and dovetail drawer boxes are made of oak, with open shelving in oak as an accent detail. The white window pelmets feature the same Ovolo design with LED lighting at the base, and were also handmade at the workshop. The worktops and upstands, featured throughout the kitchen, are made from 20mm thick quartz with a double pencil edge in Vicenza by CRL Stone. The working kitchen area was designed in an L-shape with a wet run beneath the main feature window and the cooking run against an internal wall. The wet run includes base cabinets for bins and utility items in addition to a 60cm integrated dishwasher by Siemens with deep drawers to one side. At the centre is a farmhouse sink by Villeroy & Boch with a dual lever mixer tap by Perrin & Rowe. The overhead cabinetry for the cooking run includes three storage cupboards and a housing for a 45cm built-in Microwave by Siemens. The base cabinetry beneath includes two sets of soft-opening cutlery and storage drawers on either side of a Britannia range cooker that the clients already owned. Above the glass splashback is a concealed canopy hood, also by Siemens. Intersecting the 16sq. metre space is a stylish curved peninsula with a tongue and grooved recess beneath the worktop that has space for two counter stools, a feature that was integral to the initial brief. At the curved end of the peninsula is a double-door crockery cabinet and on the wall above it are open shelves in oak, inset with LED downlights, next to a tall white radiator by Zehnder. To the left of the peninsula is an integrated French Door fridge freezer by Fisher & Paykel on either side of two tall shallow cabinets, which are installed into a former doorway to a utility room, which now has a new doorway next to it. The cabinetry door fronts feature a broken façade to add further detail to this Shaker kitchen. Directly opposite the fridge freezer, the corner space next to doors that lead to the formal dining room now has a tall pantry larder with oak internal shelving and spice racks inside the double doors. All cup handles and ball knobs are by Hafele.

Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen - Woodford Green

Handmade Kitchen Co

We enjoyed breathing new life into this kitchen we originally fitted in 2016 for the previous owner. The new owner loved the kitchen so much that as part of their plans to renovate the property, they wanted to keep the kitchen for its sturdiness and look. The layout was adapted to fit the new space, new paint, new worktops, new appliances. This has all added up to creating a fantastic open-plan industrial style kitchen. The furniture is in frame classic shaker with a beaded front frame made of tulipwood. The internal carcass is made of an oak veneer for a real oak look and feel but the sturdiness of MDF. Hand painted in Farrow & Ball Railings. We also supplied the Quooker boiling water tap.

Cortona_Kitchen

Square Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Blue and White Delight

Coffee Talk Kitchens

The Butlers Pantry is home to the house management area. The homeowner has an area for the mail that enters the home and the drawers have filing inside to keep paperwork organized. There is also a double garbage can for recycling found in this area. The homeowner keeps an ipad easily accessible and has charging stations in the drawers for additional electronics.

Traditional White Icing Kitchen remodel with click lock plank vinyl flooring

Cyr Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen remodel was designed by Gail from our Manchester showroom. This kitchen remodel features Yorktowne Iconic cabinets with maple wood Roma flat panel door style (Shaker) and White Icing paint finish. This remodel also features a granite countertop with White mist color and a pencil edge. The flooring is a vinyl click lock plant type of flooring by Armstrong in Goncalo color. The kitchen backplash is Crystal shores diamond brick joint with mapei with grout color Iron #107. Other features include Blanco Granite composite farm sink with Cinder color, Moen faucet & soap dispenser with a chrome finish. The hardware is flat black cup pulls for drawers and knobs for all the doors.

Open Concept Kitchen - Gray Quartz Countertops - Issaquah WA

Dream Home Construction

Kitchen remodeling part of a complete home remodel - all walls in living room and old kitchen removed, ceiling raised for an open concept design, kitchen includes white shaker cabinet with gray quartz counter tops and glass tile backsplash, all stock items which was making the work expedited and kept the client on budget. also featuring large windows and doors To maximize backyard view.

Cardiff By The Sea - Beach Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Yurkovich Residence

Interiors by Kitchen Koncepts

Viatera quartz tops
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Shingle Style Lake Home

James McNeal Architecture and Design

In partnership with Charles Cudd Co. Photo by John Hruska Orono MN, Architectural Details, Architecture, JMAD, Jim McNeal, Shingle Style Home, Transitional Design White Kitchen, Accent Island, Dining Room, Open Concept, Lake View

Somerton project

Classic Urban Homes

Realty Pro
Photo of a modern kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rockhouse Barn

Sustainable Kitchens

A beautiful oak shaker style double larder painted in Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray sits next to bespoke under-stair cabinetry which displays ceramics. Also visible is the Bianco Puro worktop on the centre island with a Shaws classic double sink and Abode Hargrave Brushed Nickel tap. Charlie O'Beirne

Railtown Condo

The Cross Interior Design

Photography by Janis Nicolay
Eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and panelled appliances.

A Splash of Blue Kitchen Design in Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This transitional style kitchen design in Gainesville has an eye catching color scheme in cool shades of gray with vibrant accents of blue throughout the space. The gray perimeter kitchen cabinets coordinate perfectly with a matching custom hood, and glass front upper cabinets are ideal for displaying decorative items. The island cabinetry is a lighter shade of gray and includes open shelves at both ends. The design is complemented by an engineered quartz countertop and light gray tile backsplash. Throughout the space, vibrant pops of blue accent the kitchen design, from small accessories to the blue chevron patterned glass tile featured above the range. The island barstools and a banquette seating area also feature the signature blue tones, as well as the stunning blue sliding barn door. The design is finished with glass pendant lights, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf oven and range, and a wood look tile floor.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Glass Sheet 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!