This is an example of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tower Grove Remodel

Ladd Suydam Contracting, LLC

Ladd Suydam Contracting
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile splashback, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown benchtop and green floor.

FLYNN KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Celadon Green Transitional

Kitchen Magic

Celadon Green and Walnut kitchen combination. Quartz countertop and farmhouse sink complete the Transitional style.
Photo of an expansive transitional galley kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Autumn Red Farmhouse

Metzler Home Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Carmel Kitchen and Fireplace Remodel

T. Morgan Construction, Inc.

If this beautiful modern kitchen had a catchphrase, it would be "go big, or go home!". With an expansive island, large light fixtures, oversized subway tile, and lengthy cabinet hardware, everything in this space is scaled perfectly to match the high ceilings and the spacious room. The magnificent fireplace is the perfect accent to this large, open concept space. Its modern look and cozy warmth are the glue that ties this space together. Weather hosting an elaborate dinner party, or enjoying movie night with the family, this space will bring the "wow" factor to all.

Country Cottage Kitchen

Schrock's Woodworking

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Riddle me this

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel

May Construction, Inc.

The previous two-tiered peninsula was bulky and separated the cook from dining area. Replacing with a one level peninsula, large apron front sink and gorgeous brass faucet make the space feel more open, spacious and introduces extra seating and counterspace. Calcatta gold drapes the countertops and backsplash and a spark of black and brass complete this sleek design.

Modern Boho Kitchen

Dendra Doors

Eclectic Style kitchen with a Modern twist. Done using our Shaker style doors in a custom Sherwin Williams paint color.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and brown floor.

Weston

Louis L'artisan

Warm inviting two tone kitchen with family style living and dinners. Custom colorful stain on cherry cabinets, corner cooktop, pot-filler, gold accent black stainless hood, fireclay apron sink. We can feel the warmth of this space inviting us in.

Charging Station Organization Idea

Affinity Home & Design

This kitchen remodel was a custom Design + Build project headed up by Lori Brock, our Principal Designer. Some of the more notable features are 3/4" recessed panel cabinet doors with decorative trim, Jenn-Air appliances and pyramid style canopy hood, Delta wall mount pot filler, and 3CM Caesarstone Organic White Quartz counter tops.

Modern Farmhouse

Adapt Interior Design

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Gray Stained Maple Kitchen Renovation

Johannings Custom Cabinets

We designed very functional drawers to house an amazing amount of spices that are so easily accessed.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Rendezvous in France Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Handmade ceramic tile offers a beautiful variation of color and tone in just one glaze! Warm toned Subway Tile paired with autumn color palette accents is the perfect combo to make this kitchen feel like a cozy home! 3″x6″ Subway Tile – 106 Fuji Brown / Bubbles – 1950W Indian Summer, 906R Burnt Sugar, 9 Historic White, 1028 Grey Spice, 65R Amber, 131E Turtle Shell

White Oak and Painted White Island Open Concept Kitchen

Village Home Stores

Wynnbrooke Cabinetry kitchen featuring White Oak "Cascade" door and "Sand" stain and "Linen" painted island. MSI "Carrara Breve" quartz, COREtec "Blended Caraway" vinyl plank floors, Quorum black kitchen lighting, and Stainless Steel KitchenAid appliances also featured. New home built in Kewanee, Illinois with cabinetry, counters, appliances, lighting, flooring, and tile by Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes of the Quad Cities.

West Floral Park Kitchen Remodel

Mark Calvillo

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dark and Light Traditional Custom Home Build

RCH Home & Design

When we help our RCH Custom Home clients with design, we focus on marrying look and function in a way that will blend the unique wishes of the clients using the space. Our clients wanted to elevate the style of their home to reflect their personal taste while keeping the cozy feel of their Long Pine Estates home. This home mixes light and dark tones for a contemporary, homey feel. The mocha-stained rustic alder cabinetry, quartz counter-tops, and natural stone mosaic back splash by Jeffrey Court, make this kitchen oh so luxurious!

Rose Circle - Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Rose Circle project, we did quite a bit to transform this kitchen for our clients. The house had quite a few walls that made the main spaces feel very sectioned off and separate from the rest of the home. When in the kitchen, it was like a cubby secluded from the rest of the house. Our clients major wish was to create an opening from the kitchen into the living room behind it, allowing easier access rather than walking all the way around as well as a large opening duplicating the existing opening next to it which created a much more open kitchen. With these new openings and adding windows to the back wall of the home, which has a great view of Camelback Mountain, it made it feel more open, bigger and brighter while also creating a much more functional kitchen for their needs. We installed all new luxury vinyl throughout, new paint to go with the new color scheme, brand new white cabinets for the perimeter with a custom shiplap hood, a really pretty dark grey stained island with marble looking quartz countertops, subway backsplash and an accent mosaic in the custom cooktop niche that was a special request. With the selections made, it created a really fun "Farmhouse" styled kitchen that also made the home feel cozy and inviting. All the custom touches like the shiplap hood and cooktop niche, made this truly their dream kitchen fit for them! They are extremely happy with the changes we were able to make, created a much better functioning and open home for them.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Vinyl Floors 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!