White Oak and Painted White Island Open Concept Kitchen

Wynnbrooke Cabinetry kitchen featuring White Oak "Cascade" door and "Sand" stain and "Linen" painted island. MSI "Carrara Breve" quartz, COREtec "Blended Caraway" vinyl plank floors, Quorum black kitchen lighting, and Stainless Steel KitchenAid appliances also featured. New home built in Kewanee, Illinois with cabinetry, counters, appliances, lighting, flooring, and tile by Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes of the Quad Cities.

Sellick Ranch Road Kitchen and Bath

Lori K Design Studio

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Riverside Transitional Modern Home

Osada Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kirkland, WA remodel

Lewis Construction Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and vaulted.

French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

"Container" House

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

Container House interior
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sapphire Farm

Big Sky Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Adirondack Get-Away

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

Plain & Fancy's Summit collection offers a great on-point contemporary look. The horizontal grain in the Stone Canyon style creates a wood-like work that helps this contemporary looks blend in an Adirondack home. Sleek lines, crisp angles, stainless steel, and the sharp contrast of the black Top Knob handles

Going Green @ Lake Gaston

LuxeMark Company

Photos by Tad Davis
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and brown floor.

Cucina stile Provenzale

CP Basalti srl

In questa cucina abbiamo realizzato il top e il lavandino utilizzando Marmo biancone, i rivestimenti delle pareti in Marmo rosso intarsiato da Trachiti. In particolare modo spicca il lavandino di notevoli dimensioni realizzato da un unico blocco di Marmo.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Barn Home Addition

First Choice Custom Builders

Rustic open kitchen, tile backsplash and large bar area (Photo Credit: Epic Foto Group)
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Craftsman kitchen in lake house, Maine. Bead board island cabinetry with live edge wood counter. Metal cook top hood. Seeded glass cabinetry doors. Trent Bell Photography

Comfortable Rustic Modern Family Home in Woodacre

Craig O'Connell Architecture

The completely remodeled kitchen is now the focal point of the home. The modern concrete countertops, subway tiles and unique custom cabinets add clean lines and are complemented by the warm and rustic reclaimed wood open shelving. The sleek custom concrete countertop features an integral drain board. Custom made with beech and birch wood, the flush inset cabinets feature unique routed pulls and a beaded face frame.

Crocus Hill Residence

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Photo of an arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, granite benchtops, a farmhouse sink and slate splashback.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Winchester Putty & Oak Coriander Kitchen

Karen Walson Interiors

Wide open kitchen for a large family. With custom designed Kid's cubbies and art work area. Kitchen was transitional- a traditonal kitchen with contemporary touches. White oak floor with 2 coats of Bona Nordic seal, satin finish. Silestone countertop. White oak quartersawn cabinets.

Chislehurst House

Corrie Jones Architecture

We transformed the ground floor of this house, which was a collection of small, dark and disjointed spaces into one full of light, and life. The previous floorplan was a bit of a rabbit-warren, with an enclosed entrance hall with six separate doors coming off it, each leading to a room with a different function. A very dated kitchen was linked with an even smaller dining area, with a small utility room off of that. The house had no sense of cohesion, very little natural light, and no sense of space...or fun. Our aim was to create a large space for entertaining friends and family, somewhere to eat, drink and be merry. We converted the kitchen into a snug, and opened up most of the rear of the house and introduced two large expanses of glazing out onto the garden terrace. A large island, along the main entrance axis of the space was introduced, with a large bespoke pocket door allowing the space to be completely open, providing a clear unobstructed view from the front door throughout the house to the rear terrace. The palette is very smart and subtle mix of light ivory with accents of dark greys, with brushed brass fittings, and warm timber furnishings to bring in added warmth.

Alpine Mod

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and black floor.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Light Wood Cabinets 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!