Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Grange

Hutker Architects

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Creswell Residence

Prevot Design Services, APAC

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and brown floor.

French Country kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

This countryside farmhouse was remodeled and added on to by removing an interior wall separating the kitchen from the dining/living room, putting an addition at the porch to extend the kitchen by 10', installing an IKEA kitchen cabinets and custom built island using IKEA boxes, custom IKEA fronts, panels, trim, copper and wood trim exhaust wood, wolf appliances, apron front sink, and quartz countertop. The bathroom was redesigned with relocation of the walk-in shower, and installing a pottery barn vanity. the main space of the house was completed with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. A beautiful transformation with gorgeous views of the Willamette Valley.

Carbon Black granite on Black Cabinets

YK Stone Center Inc.

Black on Black, Remodel of this kitchen- Refaced cabinets into black color, Sink- Composite farmhouse in black Countertops and Full backsplash- 3cm Carbon Black from The stone Collection.

Sophisticated–Yet Alluringly Casual–in Oklahoma

Cantoni Irvine

Brad Haines knows a thing or two about building things. The intensely creative and innovative founder of Oklahoma City-based Haines Capital is the driving force behind numerous successful companies including Bank 7 (NASDAQ BSVN), which proudly reported record year-end earnings since going public in September of last year. He has beautifully built, renovated, and personally thumb printed all of his commercial spaces and residences. “Our theory is to keep things sophisticated but comfortable,” Brad says. That’s the exact approach he took in his personal haven in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Painstakingly renovated over the span of two years by Candeleria Foster Design-Build of Oklahoma City, his home boasts museum-white, authentic Venetian plaster walls and ceilings; charcoal tiled flooring; imported marble in the master bath; and a pretty kitchen you’ll want to emulate. Reminiscent of an edgy luxury hotel, it is a vibe conjured by Cantoni designer Nicole George. “The new remodel plan was all about opening up the space and layering monochromatic color with lots of texture,” says Nicole, who collaborated with Brad on two previous projects. “The color palette is minimal, with charcoal, bone, amber, stone, linen and leather.” “Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated“Sophisticated Nicole helped oversee space planning and selection of interior finishes, lighting, furnishings and fine art for the entire 7,000-square-foot home. It is now decked top-to-bottom in pieces sourced from Cantoni, beginning with the custom-ordered console at entry and a pair of Glacier Suspension fixtures over the stairwell. “Every angle in the house is the result of a critical thought process,” Nicole says. “We wanted to make sure each room would be purposeful.” To that end, “we reintroduced the ‘parlor,’ and also redefined the formal dining area as a bar and drink lounge with enough space for 10 guests to comfortably dine,” Nicole says. Brad’s parlor holds the Swing sectional customized in a silky, soft-hand charcoal leather crafted by prominent Italian leather furnishings company Gamma. Nicole paired it with the Kate swivel chair customized in a light grey leather, the sleek DK writing desk, and the Black & More bar cabinet by Malerba. “Nicole has a special design talent and adapts quickly to what we expect and like,” Brad says. To create the restaurant-worthy dining space, Nicole brought in a black-satin glass and marble-topped dining table and mohair-velvet chairs, all by Italian maker Gallotti & Radice. Guests can take a post-dinner respite on the adjoining room’s Aston sectional by Gamma. In the formal living room, Nicole paired Cantoni’s Fashion Affair club chairs with the Black & More cocktail table, and sofas sourced from Désirée, an Italian furniture upholstery company that creates cutting-edge yet comfortable pieces. The color-coordinating kitchen and breakfast area, meanwhile, hold a set of Guapa counter stools in ash grey leather, and the Ray dining table with light-grey leather Cattelan Italia chairs. The expansive loggia also is ideal for entertaining and lounging with the Versa grand sectional, the Ido cocktail table in grey aged walnut and Dolly chairs customized in black nubuck leather. Nicole made most of the design decisions, but, “she took my suggestions seriously and then put me in my place,” Brad says. She had the master bedroom’s Marlon bed by Gamma customized in a remarkably soft black leather with a matching stitch and paired it with onyx gloss Black & More nightstands. “The furnishings absolutely complement the style,” Brad says. “They are high-quality and have a modern flair, but at the end of the day, are still comfortable and user-friendly.” The end result is a home Brad not only enjoys, but one that Nicole also finds exceptional. “I honestly love every part of this house,” Nicole says. “Working with Brad is always an adventure but a privilege that I take very seriously, from the beginning of the design process to installation.”

Westview Cliffside

Shoberg Custom Homes

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Dining Room

Ne Designs Inc.

Serving nothing but good looks at this home // interior designed by Nathalie Gispan of NE Designs Inc #InteriorDesignInspo
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Southern Comfort

Tom Williams Residential, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement dans le 15ème arrondissement de Paris

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane VAsco
This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon

Westlake Development Group, LLC

Justin Krug Photography
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Inspired Shingle Style

Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.

Kitchen featuring a custom stainless hood on book matched soap stone back splash. Photography: Greg Premru
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

On the Bluff

User

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

European Elegance in Pablo Creek

The Cabinet Shoppe

The Cabinet Shoppe Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA This kitchen project was completed in Jacksonville's Pablo Creek Reserve. The Cabinet Shoppe provided and installed the Habersham Cabinetry and furniture. The Cabinetry features two colors - Antique White and Continental Blue with White Highlights, which are also featured in our showroom display for Habersham. Photographed by: Jessie Preza

Rustic Home Remodel

McCue Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Sophisticated Soft Grey Kitchen | Waterfall

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

The window casings are painted to match the surround cabinetry. The cabinets have are beaded inset doors and appliance garages. A GE Cafe refrigerator can bee seen on the right. Photography by Holloway Productions.

Kitchen

Elizabeth Lawson Design

Photography by Jennifer Hughes
Inspiration for a kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Modern Classic Coastal

Hom Personal Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and quartz benchtops.

William T Baker &Associates, Atlanta, GA

William T Baker

James Lockhart photo
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with with island, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, a farmhouse sink, travertine floors, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Old Town Road

Carpenter & MacNeille

Michael J. Lee Photography
Traditional kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Stone Slab 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!