Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St

Integrity Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and porcelain splashback.

Culbert Classic Style Kitchen

America's Finest Remodeling

Design ideas for a small country galley kitchen pantry in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Bee Cave New Build

Laura Burton Interiors

Erin Holsonback, anindoorlady.com
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Family Farmhouse

Adams + Beasley Associates

Richard Mandelkorn An awkward and disjointed addition to the original house was eliminated and opened up with some very strategic structural and space changes; The original kitchen and dining were chopped up by a large chimney and low, disjointed structural beams. The new expansive walnut butcherblock island and shaker-style kitchen is the focal point of the home, with sitelines throughout the house all the way from the entry to the living room addition.

Kitchens

Teague Hunziker Photography

©Teague Hunziker
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Elegance

Tobias Design LLC

Large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Keller Kitchen and Bath Update

ZFE Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Farisita

Louis L'artisan

This Old world charm kitchen perfectly balances traditional, antiques and mid-century style. Raw natural finishes and texture shine's in this well though-out design style. With the avid entertainer and home chef in mind this kitchen is packed with functionality in mind with space for all.

Falls Church Project

Making Room for Peace

When it came to the inspiration for the Falls Church project, a good deal of it came from our client’s love for Heath Ceramics. Located out in Sausalito, California, this company is best-known for their handcrafted ceramic tableware and architectural tile in distinctive glazes. Further down (if you scroll) there is a photo of the growing client’s collection! Taking cue from these pieces (the color, style and story); we also took note of the Heath store itself, and how it tied in (in regards to the finishes/style) perfectly with our vision for the home.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Kitchen featuring white oak lower cabinetry, white painted upper cabinetry with blue accent cabinetry, including the island. Custom steel hood fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Custom wood beam light fixture fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Steel mesh cabinet panels, brass and bronze hardware, La Cornue French range, concrete island countertop and engineered quartz perimeter countertop. The 10' AG Millworks doors open out onto the California Room.

Rocky Point Circle

Talie Jane Interiors

Full kitchen remodel. Main goal = open the space (removed overhead wooden structure). New configuration, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, panel-ready appliances (GE Monogram), farmhouse sink, faucet, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, track and sconce lighting, paint, bar stools, accessories.

Chantilly Virginia Kitchen

Murphy's Design

Transitional eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Chantilly Virginia Kitchen

Murphy's Design

Rose Ave

South Bay Green

Open family style kitchen with pocket sliders to the deck and outdoor space. This kitchen is simple, with open shelves for the uppers and a duck egg blue island. The dining area separates the kitchen and livingroom.

Medoc Lane

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A traditional kitchen with touches of the farmhouse and Mediterranean styles. We used cool, light tones adding pops of color and warmth with natural wood.

South Ashland Kitchen & Breakfast Nook

Sloan Scott Custom Cabinetry

The challenge with this kitchen was to integrate it with the period style of this historic home. Functionality, as well as style were major points of emphasis for the homeowner as well as the designer. The entire space, including the breakfast nook, was completely gutted to make it easy to use and entertain. The reclaimed horse fence flooring added a great finishing touch. Photo credit: ○w. allen hoover photography

Powell Whole House Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Open Concept Kitchen Design - Large island with navy blue cabinets exposed wood beams, gray tile flooring, wall oven, large range, vent hood in Powell

Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Old Glory Remodel - Yorkville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and grey splashback.

South Salem Kitchen Remodel

C&R Remodeling

Homeowner needed more light, more room, more style. We knocked out the wall between kitchen and dining room and replaced old window with a larger one. New stained cabinets, Soapstone countertops, and full-height tile backsplash turned this once inconvenient,d ark kitchen into an inviting and beautiful space. We relocated the refrigerator and applied cabinet panels. The new duel-fuel range provides the utmost in cooking options. A farm sink brings another appealing design element into the clean-up area. New lighting plan includes undercabinet lighting, recessed lighting in the dining room, and pendant light fixtures over the island. New wood flooring was woven in with existing to create a seamless expanse of beautiful hardwood. New wood beams were stained to match the floor bringing even more warmth and charm to this kitchen.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Porcelain 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!