Inset Kitchen Cabinets in Clarendon Hills, Illinois

antique mirror, corbels, floating shelves, gray inset cabinets, inset kitchen cabinets, polished nickel, porcelain sink, quartz, walnut island,
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Charlevoix Beachfront Remodel

Birchwood Construction Company

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

HOUSE IN CHILMARK

MacNelly Cohen Architects P.C.

Expansive country u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, solid surface benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Wicked White Quartzite Kitchen

Boston Counters

Perimeter counters and island in Wicked White quartzite.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Historic Naperville Kitchen

Plain & Posh

This beautiful century old home had an addition aded in the 80's that sorely needed updated. Working with the homeowner to make sure it functioned well for her, but also brought in some of the century old style was key to the design.

Hobbs Kitchen Makeover

SR Design Group, Inc.

48 Layers
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Creative Pot & Pan Storage

Design Directions

Massive kitchen with two islands, a sports bar area, walnut and white cabinets, white quartzite counter tops and beautiful white herringbone backsplash tile.

Tennessee Tudor Kitchen

Standard Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Chic Transitional Grey Kitchen

NV Kitchen and Bath

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.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Edesia Kitchen & Bath Studio

Edesia Kitchen & Bath Studio 217 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA 01803
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cape Cod Traditional

BAR Design + Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Sophisticated Suburban

JN Interior Spaces

Michael J Lee Photography
Transitional kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Ravenswood Galley Kitchen

Third Coast Interiors

Dustin Halleck
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

Lafayette Home 2014-2015

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Spice Organization

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

This spice cabinet was a unique design because the homeowner loves to cook, and wanted to utilize the limited cabinetry space to optimize all the spices she likes to cook with. So we came up with a concept that not only maximizes her space, but also close to the stove top.

HGTV House Hunters Renovation - Culver City

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

2011 NWHBA Parade Home

Habitations Residential Design Group

This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

REGENCY

KabCo Kitchens

Showplace Wood Products provide the perfect storage solutions for heavy pots and pans.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances and with island.

Feeling Blue?

Cabinet Artistry

Feeling Blue? Beaded, flush inset cabinetry in a blue paint/black glaze finish, shaker doors & drawer fronts, leather finish granite, stainless steel appliances & porcelain tile backsplashes

Keystone Building & Design Remodeling Pics

Keystone Building and Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, porcelain splashback, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

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!