Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

G Residence | Snohomish, WA

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After G Residence
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Greenwich Street

Liza Kuhn Interiors

Small traditional separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Olathe Project March 2021

Premium Cabinet Studio

White shaker cabinets with brick wall accent. Stainless steel appliances complement ceramic farm sink.
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Chic Kitchen in Bel Air, MD

Lasting Impressions Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Marble counter tops with brick wall

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

The kitchen was designed around our 68" pot rack and our collection of copper pots. I have always LOVED the unfitted kitchen look, and was willing to do away with the average American kitchen design of a horizontal line of wall cabinets above base cabinets. I don't need a large pantry full of food to last me six months, we shop 2-3 times a week. Two wall cabinets was enough, and I converted a linen closet into my pantry and store the rest of my once a year items in the basement. I wanted an urban loft feel for my kitchen, to achieve that I installed brick veneer and used a textured black/gray laminate called Lava for the base cabinets. I wanted to mix up the colors, and loved the Bracing Blue paint by Sherwin-Williams and used that for the wall cabinets and the adjacent wall where the fridge and ovens are positioned. I also used the blue for the toe kick and the frame of the cabinet. I selected white mortar for the bricks to lighten up the brick wall and to compliment the white marble counter tops. I used real marble because I want, over time, the marble to reflect the wear and tear of my life as I make memories in my kitchen.

428 Rittiman Road

BK Hudson Custom Builders

Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Springfield1 by Molly

Beatty Lumber Company

This "butler's pantry" wet bar provides a great backdrop to the dining area. The small prep sink provides another prep space too. And the brick backsplash catches the eye and ties the area to the kitchen.

Round Hill - New Build 2019

Old Dominion Kitchen Design

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Darien Kitchen

Lifestyle Kitchen & Bath Design, LLC

Melissa Adinolfi
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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Vogel Builders, LLC

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Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Contemporary Rustic Kitchen Remodel in Burbank, CA

Levi Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Bourbon, IN. Haas Signature Collection. Farmhouse Kitchen with Exposed Brick

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Plymouth V Wall Counter top: Hanstone Quartz, Double Radius edge, 4" Silicone back splash, Black Coral color Island Counter top: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut, Oil finish

Old World Glam Kitchen

Creative Living

This was a total transformation from a house that was the House of Dreams in Kennesaw for 1997, but that kitchen didn't stand the test of time. The new one will never get old! The client helped a ton with this one, we pulled out all the details we could fit into this space.

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Pinewood Drive Project

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Martin Residence

Shepard Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Round Hill - New Build 2019

Old Dominion Kitchen Design

Transitional Cabinetry in Beach Park

Castor Inc.

David Sibbitt of Sibbitt Wernert
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Red 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!