Bright and Airy Kitchen with Wooden Accent | Seattle, WA

The ultimate design goal was to create a functional open, contemporary kitchen. The design features included the addition of under-cabinet lights, multiple switches for the lights, and all on dimmers, t least one switch for recessed lights, one for under cabinet lights, one for pendant light above the island, etc. It features a farm-style kitchen sink, a sensor faucet that you touch to turn on and off, and a button next to the sink with a smart garbage disposal function. Eternal Statuario Polished Quartz was utilized for the kitchen countertop, while Subway tile was chosen for the kitchen backsplash. As for the floating shelf, a stylish butcher block was added.

Bluejack National Cottage

Monarch & Maker

Inspiration for a country open plan kitchen in Houston with beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, timber, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

The English Cottage

Dyna Builders

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Kitchen

Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and timber.

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops and timber.

Winchester Gourmet Kitchen

Karen Walson Interiors

We added a 10 foot addition to their home, so they could have a large gourmet kitchen. We also did custom builtins in the living room and mudroom room. Custom inset cabinets from Laurier with a white perimeter and Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog cabinets. Custom shiplap ceiling. And a custom walk-in pantry

White Shaker-Style Cabinets in Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen by Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized french country l-shaped ceramic tile, gray floor and shiplap ceiling open concept kitchen idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops.

Farmhouse Kitchen at Plantation - Florida

OC Architectural Woodwork

Large country l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, timber and beige floor.

Walnut Cove Idea Home

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, granite splashback, with island and timber.

Williams Kitchen

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

White Glass Arabesque Tile Backsplash

Elnaz Irby Design

Kitchen was updated to a contemporary while warm space for the couple to entertain and cook. The glass arabesque backsplash was selected to reflect light, bright up the room, and evokes a mirage effect which was manifested in the design concept. Backsplash was endorsed by bright granite countertops, and was balanced out with warm wood floor and ceiling. Original layout of the kitchen was kept to provide maximum amount of cabinets and counterspace. Cabinets were restored and useless cabinet compartments and drawers were modified for a better use of space. Cabinet above the range was removed for a modern wall-mounted hood and ceiling height backsplash. SS appliances and farmer sink were added and cabinet were adjusted. Florescent ceiling lights were replaced with four recessed lights for more illumination and a clean cut look.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Gorgeous Open Floor Plan Cottage in Los Gatos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted, timber and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Transitional kitchen featuring white cabinets with flat-panel doors and stained island. White quartz countertops and white beveled subway tile backsplash. Decorative wood range hood.

Kitchen Remodel in Edina

M. Gilbertson Design

Large country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, subway tile splashback, exposed beam and timber.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

Kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Contemporary White Kitchen — Lake Arrowhead, California

Scorziell Development, Inc.

White kitchen at luxury Lake Arrowhead lakefront home. Featuring glass display cabinets, white cabinets, colorful backsplash, commercial Viking oven.

Kitchen with a View

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.

Kitchen with a View

Waterview Kitchens

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Timber 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!