Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Skirton, Kitchen & Interiors project, Alresford, Hampshire

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Beautiful handmade painted kitchen near Alresford Hampshire. Traditionally built from solid hardwood, 30mm thick doors, drawer fronts and frames. Trimmed with real oak interiors and walnut. Every unit was custom built to suit the client requirements. Not detail was missed.

Beech Road Renovation

Glenbrook Cabinetry

Cabinetry: Glenbrook Framed Overlay: Beaded Inset Door Style: Legacy Ogee Perimeter Finish: Snowcap with Mocha Glaze Island Finish: Cherry Stained Acorn Perimeter Countertop: Pietra Del Cordosa Island Countertop: Cararra Marble Perimeter Hardware: Top Knobs Brixton Collection, Polished Nickel Finish Island Hardware: Hardware Resources Bremen Collection, Antique Brushed Satin Bronze Finish Backsplash: Ice Cream Crackle Manhattan Field Tile, Quemere Designs Appliances: SubZero & WOLF

The Honeysuckle

Biringer Builders, Inc.

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Traditional Oak Park Kitchen Remodel Appliances

CaliCabi Cabinets & Remodeling

Family kitchen remodel in Oak Park, CA. Wanted traditional appliances with bright white modern colors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stove & Hood

Woodland Creek Furniture & Design Tulsa

Photo of a large l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Christopher St

FineLine Kitchens, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

After-Kitchen Expansion

Icon Homes

Traditional/European kitchen with farm style implements per the homeowner's request.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, 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.

Fresh Blue and White Kitchen Update

Pantuso Architecture

Spectacular kitchen update with fresh white cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, white subway tile and granite counters. The blue kitchen island creates a dynamic visual. The bay window was used to house the kitchen sink. The airy open floor plan allows for plenty of dining space.

Log Cabin Rustic White Kitchen Cabinets with Granite and Wood Countertops

Cabinet-S-Top

In this log cabin kitchen, we installed Medallion Gold Park Place Flat Panel Maple, White Chocolate with Mocha Highland cabinets on the perimeter and on the island is Maple, Amaretto accented with Saddle pulls and Cup pulls in oiled rubbed bronze. The countertop on the perimeter is Casella Granite with double round over edge, the island countertop is Cambria 3cm Brittanica Gold and the bar top is Eternia 3cm Lindfield. The backsplash is 1” x 12” polished brick mosaic in Empire Beige. An LED Monorail system with 8’ rail, 3 pendants, 4 direction heads was hung over the island with a coordinating pendant light over the sink. A Blanco apron front sink in Biscotti color with Moen Arbor pull down faucet and Moen sip beverage faucet in oiled rubbed bronze was installed.

Custom Kitchen Renovations

Fine Design Interior Remodeling

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and granite benchtops.

Built-in Buffet with Glass Doors

The Cabinet Concierge

Vaughan Creative Media
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Shaker White Kitchen Cabinets

Bliss Cabinets

Shaker White Kitchen Cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Harvard 5 Kitchen

Homestead Kitchens

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Farmhouse Wishing Well

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Sheikalo Grey and gold

FineLine Kitchens, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, marble splashback, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom

Agility Contracting “Farm Kitchen”, North Yarmouth
Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

Pinecrest

Dana Clemons

Photo: Garey Gomez
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, blue cabinets and black benchtop.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Granite Benchtops 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!