Stephanie Russo Photography
Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Burbank Farmhouse Kitchen

Rebecca Quandt Interiors

By switching the location of the range and the sink, we were able to maximize the functionality of the space and create a peninsula that seats four. The glass front cabinets also help to visually enlarge the space. Photo: Rebecca Quandt

Wrecked Rental Project

Arrow Point Design

Concrete counter tops, white subway tile backsplash, latte colored cabinets with black hardware. Farmhouse sink with black faucet.
Small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Striking Beauty

Pink Door Designs

Rich, warm yet strikingly beautiful! This kitchen got a major overhaul with its oversized island housing a pre-sing, wine fridge, and tons of storage. Relocation of the refractor to make way for the gourmet range alongside the existing window framed sink. This kitchen is "L" shaped and has a hidden pantry built-in behind the fridge.

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Century Bay Builders Inc.

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Orchard Height

Williamson James Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elegance meets simplicity with this solid wood shaker kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Painted solid ash has been used to give a more pronounced effect with the wood grain. The dark grey island gives an exceptional counterpoint to the much lighter grey of the main kitchen. Add to that, the white quartz with a gentle vein running through it which compliments the doors and you have a truly remarkable finish to a classical kitchen. Solid oak in the seating and shelving area softens the monochrome feel to the kitchen, bringing warmth and a touch of the rustic into the space. Splashes of colour have also been added to give that personal touch that every kitchen deserves. The stunning black range cooker has been framed nicely by glass dresser cabinets done in a Georgian frame style with help from a continuous shelf around the extractor hood to enable the cornice to connect the two dressers together. To finish off the refined look of this kitchen, a double farmhouse sink has been mounted under the worktop and grooves routed to the left. Truly a mix of old and new giving a stylish and graceful conclusion to this project. Photographer: Mandy Donneky

Opened Sky Blue Modern Kitchen Remedel

Bluehaus Interiors

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beautifully Eclectic

Palazzo Kitchens & Appliances

All Palazzo kitchen are fitted with premium Hettich and Blum hardware. The hardware can offer maximum storage space in even the smallest kitchen - this example is an under bench pull out pantry unit. All Palazzo hardware is soft close, including this example, creating a quiet and comfortable working experience.

Open plan kitchen and living area

Cotton + Ash Interiors

Recent renovation of an open plan kitchen and living area which included structural changes including a wall knockout and the installation of aluminium sliding doors. The Scandinavian style design consists of modern graphite kitchen cabinetry, an off-white quartz worktop, stainless steel cooker and a double Belfast sink on the rectangular island paired with brushed brass Caple taps to coordinate with the brushed brass pendant and wall lights. The living section of the space is light, layered and airy featuring various textures such as a sandstone wall behind the cream wood-burning stove, tongue and groove panelled wall, a bobble area rug, herringbone laminate floor and an antique tan leather chaise lounge.

Riverbend Guest House - Green With Character

Jarrett Design

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Holly Hill - Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Main Floor Renovation

Edge Kitchens Inc.

This Burlington home brings warmth and sophistication with it's modern twist on farmhouse style. The 1400 square feet of finished space is made to feel much larger by the open concept custom kitchen on the main floor. Featuring custom cabinets from Cabico, engineered quartz countertops from Stonex Granite and Quartz, LED undercabinet lighting, slim LED pot lights throughout the main floor, custom millwork, and rustic laminate flooring. A large kitchen island offers plenty of storage, seating and prep area.

Dani's Place

Surfside Home Co.

Photo Credit: Pura Soul Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Down to the studs

restyle design, llc

This ranch was a complete renovation! We took it down to the studs and redesigned the space for this young family. We opened up the main floor to create a large kitchen with two islands and seating for a crowd and a dining nook that looks out on the beautiful front yard. We created two seating areas, one for TV viewing and one for relaxing in front of the bar area. We added a new mudroom with lots of closed storage cabinets, a pantry with a sliding barn door and a powder room for guests. We raised the ceilings by a foot and added beams for definition of the spaces. We gave the whole home a unified feel using lots of white and grey throughout with pops of orange to keep it fun.

Padstow Heights - Kitchen Renovation

Balnei & Colina

A wonderful farmhouse style kitchen by Balnei & Colina. The kitchen layout was changed and we maximised the available space by adding butlers pantry to the rear, concealed behind a shaker style bi-fold. A large central island provides additional work space and a place for the family to gather for casual meals. The shaker style cabinetry was continued through the butlers pantry and laundry for a cohesive look. Photography: Urban Angles

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.

Budget Kitchen Renovation

Joyfully Growing Blog, LLC

White and Wood 'Budget Kitchen Makeover'
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Avalon II Project Photos

Dream Finders Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

Our Sanctuary

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

When the collaboration between client, builder and cabinet maker comes together perfectly the end result is one we are all very proud of. The clients had many ideas which evolved as the project was taking shape and as the budget changed. Through hours of planning and preparation the end result was to achieve the level of design and finishes that the client, builder and cabinet expect without making sacrifices or going over budget. Soft Matt finishes, solid timber, stone, brass tones, porcelain, feature bathroom fixtures and high end appliances all come together to create a warm, homely and sophisticated finish. The idea was to create spaces that you can relax in, work from, entertain in and most importantly raise your young family in. This project was fantastic to work on and the result shows that why would you ever want to leave home?

Kitchen Renovation

Wayco Construction, Inc.

Removed the drop ceiling, added can lighting, built a new corner walk in pantry, farmhouse sink, new flooring.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Laminate Floors 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!