Bellhurst - Classic Kitchen & Great Room

Classic kitchen and great room remodel. Beige and rift cut white oak cabinetry, Calacatta and zellige-style backsplash, vaulted ceilings and plaster fireplace.

Out of the Blue

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

San Elijo - Project

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen expansion within existing footprint

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Walls removed to enlarge kitchen and open into the family room . Windows from ceiling to countertop for more light. Coffered ceiling adds dimension. This modern white kitchen also features two islands and two large islands.

The Rustic Distressed Cabinets Provide Texture & Contrast

Bay Area Kitchens

The distressed rustic island cabinets match the hood, providing texture & contrast to the other cabinets in the kitchen, which are white.
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Green with envy (Mid-Century Modern)

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Villages of Southfork - Huntley 2628 Model Home

True Homes USA

This is the Kitchen in our Huntley 2628 Traditional plan. This is a model home at our Villages at Southfork location in Cramerton, NC.
Inspiration for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Gale-Rew Custom/Marx

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Georgetown, DC - Transitional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Georgetown, DC Transitional Kitchen Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer in collaboration with architect Christian Zapatka. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole

Graves' kitchen

Lowe's on Preston Hwy

Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

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Century Bay Builders Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Light Blue/Gray Shaker and Espresso Shaker Kitchen

Premium Cabinets

Blue Gray Shaker cabinets with long handles against the walls and a beautiful Espresso color for the island. Two different kinds of granite counter tops to show contrast between the kitchen cabinets and the island. Features a microwave cabinet, bar top island, and a apron sink (farmhouse).

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

Edina West Condo in Edina Minnesota

Corey Collins

Photo Credit Akil Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene

Nest Designs

Since the kitchen is so open to the rest of the house we chose to keep it light and bright to tie in with everything else. We went with white inset cabinetry and quartz counters with a 2'' edge profile. There are two sets of drawer dishwashers, 36" DCS range, DCS oven and microwave and Fisher and Paykel fridge. We chose to put cabinet panels on the dishwashers and fridge in order to keep them concealed. The floating shelves are made out of local reclaimed wood.

Chic Transitional Grey Kitchen

NV Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

European Modern kitchen remodeling in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

The European kitchen "slab" cabinets or in their more common name the flat panel cabinets became popular more than 3-4 decades ago across the European continent and in the past decade or so started to show in the US as well. The owners of this kitchen were looking to create a semi-open kitchen and Livingroom design with a clean and sunbathed kitchen space. To create an open concept but still divided space we utilized the ceiling instead of the walls. All the walls were removed but the ceiling of the kitchen remained at normal height while the Livingroom boosted vaulted ceilings, this way the two spaces were separately defined. The 2 large corner windows were preserved, and the sink was relocated to that corner of the kitchen and to add additional light we framed a new entry door made by Rustica. This door is all glass with a thin frame of steel gave another much needed light penetration to the kitchen space. The island design includes waterfall panels made from the same cabinet material instead of the countertop stone. The upper cabinets color matches the wall paint thus making them almost invisible in the space.

Glasslyn Project

Narrative Ltd

This is an example of a large eclectic galley separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

RV Kitchen Makeover

Joyfully Growing Blog, LLC

Small country kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and grey floor.

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!