Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Blue Mountain Lane

Aspect Custom

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beckwith Road

Sheraton Interiors

Small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, coffered and beaded inset cabinets.

Boca Raton Waterfront Home | 6 Bed/7.2 Bath/12,000+ Sq Ft by Interiors by Brown

Jody Petiya

Kitchen with adjacent dining room seating, island with four bar stools, and stainless steel appliances.
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Piedmont Park Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Haris Kenjar
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchenette

Mayflower Construction Group

This large home had a lot of empty space in the basement and the owners wanted a small-sized kitchen built into their spare room for added convenience and luxury. This brand new kitchenette provides everything a regular kitchen has - backsplash, stove, dishwasher, you name it. The full height counter matching backsplash creates a beautiful and seamless appeal that adds texture and in general brings the kitchen together. The light beige cabinets complement the color of the counter and backsplash and mix brilliantly. As for the apron sink and industrial faucet, they add efficiency and aesthetic to the design.

Mr and Mrs Cutler

Decor Kitchens & Bathrooms

Beautiful shaker style kitchen. Second Nature Milbourne in Alabaster. Alaska White granite worktops, upstands and splashback are truly stunning. The working mantle is perfect for extra storage in the columns. Rangemaster cooker sets the tone for this show stopping kitchen.

Gate House Kitchen, Broad Oak

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

A Traditional handmade moulded bead, recessed panel door set in-frame with a smooth painted finish constructed from Accoya wood. The handles are polished black nickel. Paint colours are matched to Farrow and Ball Downpipe No.26 and Blue Gray No.91. The island is finished with a bespoke full stave European Oak worksurface sealed with lightly pigmented Osmo oil. Drawboxes are European Oak featuring our unique 'Strawberry' corner joints. Appliances are - Oil fired AGA range, Neff and Caple. Main kitchen worksurfaces are from Cosentinos Sensa premium range of granite - Colonial White. Floor tiles supplied by Ca Piatra.

TILLINGHAM | Bespoke Barn Conversion

Davonport Kitchen & Home

This bespoke barn conversion project was designed in Davonport Tillingham, shaker-style cabinetry. With the 4.5m-high ceiling, getting the proportions of the furniture right was crucial. We used 3D renders of the room to help us decide how much we needed to increase the height of each element. By maintaining the features such as the old timber door from the gable; as the new door into the snug – it added character and charm to the scheme.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Contemporary kitchen design with greige shaker doors, styled with brass hexagon handles and white dekton countertop, double belfast sink with brass quooker tap. Double pantry styled with U shape shelving, worktop and engraved drawers along with reeded glass. Black island with induction hob.

Lewisham Kitchen

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A warm and very welcoming kitchen extension in Lewisham creating this lovely family and entertaining space with some beautiful bespoke features. The smooth shaker style lay on cabinet doors are painted in Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, and the double height kitchen island, finished in stunning Sensa Black Beauty stone with seating on one side, cleverly conceals the sink and tap along with a handy pantry unit and drinks cabinet.

Kitchen | Trewick Sail

Spires Interiors

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Essex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shaker Kitchen & Curved Island

Cheswick Kitchens Company Limited

Elegant curved lines characterise this beautiful kitchen. Shaker-style curved cabinetry, a bold overmantle and a curved island give this kitchen the wow-factor. The island, painted in Farrow & Ball "Moles Breath" has beautiful lines. The custom, solid-oak seating contrasts beautifully with the granite.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

This kitchen went through an extensive re-vamp. After completely gutting the original kitchen, we began to move appliances and plumbing around. We moved the sink in the island to under the window, We moved the dishwasher to be next to the sink, we moved the refrigerator over and created an opening so you can walk directly to the dining room from the kitchen, where before you could not do this. All the appliances are panel ready, except the microwave drawer that is now located in the island. This kitchen was unrecognizable once we finished.

Morningstar

Homes Sold Right

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Potter Residence

Terin Dumas & Company

Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Stainforth Road

Studio Milne

Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington

UCE Fine Builders

Expansive traditional kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

The Sheridan Kitchen

Hanson Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Listed House

Simpson & Voyle

This kitchen showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and classic architecture. The room is well-lit, with natural light streaming in from a large window on the left. The ceiling features intricate crown molding, indicative of the building's Grade 2 listing and historical significance. Three elegant pendant lights with a brass finish and frosted glass shades hang above the central island, which is topped with a pristine white countertop. The island also incorporates a built-in sink and a cooktop, offering functionality within its streamlined form. Two modern bar stools with curved silhouettes and dark wooden legs are positioned at the island, providing casual seating. The kitchen cabinetry is minimalistic, with handleless doors painted in a muted off-white tone that complements the overall neutral palette. A splashback of white marble adds a touch of luxury and ties in with the countertop. The flooring is laid in a herringbone pattern, adding texture and a classic touch to the space. A small selection of books and a vase with eucalyptus branches introduce a personal and lived-in feel to the otherwise minimalist kitchen.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Granite 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!