Mt. Laurel Gaelic Style Kitchen and Family Room Remodel

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation

Emilie Fournet Interiors

The kitchen was transformed by removing the entire back wall, building a staircase leading to the basement below and creating a glass box over it opening it up to the back garden.The deVol kitchen has Studio Green shaker cabinets and reeded glass. The splash back is aged brass and the worktops are quartz marble and reclaimed school laboratory iroko worktop for the island. The kitchen has reclaimed pine pocket doors leading onto the breakfast room.

Tiffany Drive Remodel

Jarrett Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Millcreek Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Jessica Sluder Interior Design

Lucy Call
Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Kraft Custom Construction

For this project, the homeowner wanted the main living spaces to be open and flow easily from one room to another. We expanded the kitchen to include more cabinetry and larger work spaces with greater accessibility to both. By removing an odd half-wall between the kitchen and living room, converting an out-of-place wet bar in the entry into a closet, installing new windows for better natural light, and reconstructing the main entry archway, we helped turn this otherwise dark and closed-off space into an expansive, light-filled place of ease.

Rancho Cucamonga Kitchen

Norm Tessier Cabinets, Inc.

DYS Photo
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Country Kitchen in Howell, MI

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Design ideas for an expansive beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

1863 Historic Renovation

Sean Patrick Builders

Sean Patrick Builders
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Suwanee Kitchen Remodel

Infinite Home

Large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Renovation

Platt Builders

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, grey splashback and marble splashback.

Oakwood Residence Kitch

Roux MacNeill Studio

Photography by Anna Routh
Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling

Creative Innovation Developers Inc.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Napa Valley Farmhouse

Carreiro Builders

Design ideas for a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Alair Homes Chilliwack

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Duxbury

Susan Curtis Interiors"

This early american cape style home built in 1820 was restored to it original beauty. Green antiqued, distressed cabinets, honed granite countertops, hand forged iron cabinet pulls, a chimney style vent hood, and heavily distressed furniture style island all help to create an aura of authenticity in this kitchen, while stainless steel appliances add a dash of modernity.

Pasadena Kitchen

Eden Builders

Complete custom kitchen remodeling project in Pasadena
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Pasadena Kitchen

Eden Builders

Complete custom kitchen remodeling project in Pasadena
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Modern English Tudor

Hendel Homes

Susan Gilmore Photography
Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Marble 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!