Design ideas for an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Merging classic style with sustainable materials

User

Reclaimed barn board island gives this space a unique and rustic-modern feel. A blend of classic style and reclaimed materials creates an organic and stylish kitchen space. Photography by Eric Roth

Brentwood New Construction

CDP Architecture, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, brown floor, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Garage to Kitchen Conversion

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Clean & Classic

Emily Lee Interior Design

Small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Clean & Classic

Emily Lee Interior Design

This is an example of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Old Towne Orange Kitchen Remodel

Jonathan Salmon

Jonathan Salmon, the designer, raised the wall between the laundry room and kitchen, creating an open floor plan with ample space on three walls for cabinets and appliances. He widened the entry to the dining room to improve sightlines and flow. Rebuilding a glass block exterior wall made way for rep production Windows and a focal point cooking station A custom-built island provides storage, breakfast bar seating, and surface for food prep and buffet service. The fittings finishes and fixtures are in tune with the homes 1907. architecture, including soapstone counter tops and custom painted schoolhouse lighting. It's the yellow painted shaker style cabinets that steal the show, offering a colorful take on the vintage inspired design and a welcoming setting for everyday get to gathers.. Prahdan Studios Photography

Lafayette Home - Kitchen / Breakfast / Living

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brick floors.

Dural Kitchen project

Craftmark

Shaker doors give this kitchen an amazing finish, with the combination of marble and dark Caesar stone tops it gives a dramatic wow factor.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

BAY AREA EICHLER

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

A Gilmans Kitchens and Baths - Design Build Project White shaker cabinets were used in this Eichler kitchen to keep the space bright and simple. The double sided cabinets add a twist to an otherwise typical galley kitchen, creating an Open Galley kitchen, with bookcases on one side and an oven cabinet on the other side. Open shelves served as cookbook storage on one end of the island and the entire kitchen served as walls to three different spaces - the dining room, living room and kitchen! PHOTOGRAPHY: TREVE JOHNSON CABINETRY: KITCHEN CRAFT

Bright & Beautiful Kitchen Remodel

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

This beautiful kitchen remodel includes a complete renovation of the existing space. We vaulted the ceiling, added skylights, walls ovens, appliance garages, and stunning pendant lighting. A formerly small, closed-off kitchen was transformed into a beautiful, open space perfectly designed for food, friends, and entertainment.

Mid Century Modern

Wiez Design & Construction

Mid century modern kitchen with white oak flooring and white oak cabinets.
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Brandis Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Brandis Farm House Kitchen
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, medium wood cabinets, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Long Island Kitchen Transformation

Ambassador Home Improvement

Michael Ferrero
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

19th Century Farmhouse Renovation; updated photos by Mick Hales

Kate Johns Designs

The butler’s pantry, which connects the screen porch with the mudroom and kitchen, makes it easy to entertain on the porch. There is a second dishwasher and farm sink and plenty of storage in glass door cabinets.

Project Coto

Makkan Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Lansdown

Stephen Graver

Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey splashback, a farmhouse sink, porcelain splashback and light hardwood floors.

ALICE RIVER HOUSE PROJECT

Splendid Home Design

Design ideas for a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!