This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Almington Street House

Amos Goldreich Architecture

Rory Gardiner
Design ideas for a scandinavian separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, red splashback, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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Heritage On The Gulf

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Sunfish Lake Renovation

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Fort Greene Brownstone - Full gut

DBe - Design Build Enterprises

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, with island, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and medium hardwood floors.

McGinnis Kitchen Chanhassen

College City Design Build

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.

North Scottsdale Remodel

CJ Gershon Photography

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Brick Backsplashes

Midwest Mosaic, Inc.

We have here another beautiful mixture of textures between the warmth of the bricks and the dark stone countertop, complementing one another very well. This kitchen can be an inspiration for a farmhouse, incorporates classic elements (white cabinets, farmhouse sink and the most important element the bricks) with industrial finishes ( industrial light, stainless steel appliances).

LILLIAN

Made To Order Woodworks LLC

Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen

Cheryl Pett Design Ltd.

This charming home is nestled in the serene Horse Country of Canton, Georgia. Kitchen Renovation by Cheryl Pett Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and quartzite benchtops.

Colleyville Kitchen Remodeling

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

Stunning brick wall with a unique finish, oversized copper vent hood, pot filler and leather finish countertop.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Boskruin, Johannesburg

Kitchen by Design

Kitchen by Design
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

New Hampshire Farmhouse Red Birch Kitchen

Dovetail Designs by Jenny Volk

bracketed mullion glass door hutch, open displays and turned leg island make for a warm & inviting kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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Pelco Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Reclaimed Pine Wood Cadet Blue Island

Cheryl Pett Design Ltd.

The island, finished in Vintage Cadet Blue with a hand-finished glaze, is a delightful centerpiece. Its countertop is crafted from reclaimed Pine wood from an old barn.

Transitional Cabinetry in Beach Park

Castor Inc.

David Sibbitt of Sibbitt Wernert
Inspiration for a 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.

Eleventh Ave

D Pearce Constructions Pty Ltd

Designed by Mint Designer Kitchens
This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Classic farmhouse

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Our custom cabinetry made from antique lumber and hand-finished with milk paint. Hand-wrought, rat-tail hinges, cherry countertops and soapstone countertops, Rohl sink.

Classic Farmhouse

Chambers Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!