Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cuisine Marly le Roi

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Cuisine style campagne chic un peu British
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Old and New Again

Kitchens by Design

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Point on Hartley @ Lake Gaston

LuxeMark Company

Photos by Tad Davis Photography
Large traditional open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Elk Country Estate

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and ceramic splashback.

Downtown Historic Transform - Northville

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen Design (Recent Projects)

Degabriele Kitchens

Timeless design, ornate detail, solid timber, hand painted kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen

Mike Smith / Artistic Kitchens

My favorite farmhouse kitchen.. :)
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Franklin Street Loft - Kitchen

Jane Kim Architect

Photography by Eduard Hueber / archphoto North and south exposures in this 3000 square foot loft in Tribeca allowed us to line the south facing wall with two guest bedrooms and a 900 sf master suite. The trapezoid shaped plan creates an exaggerated perspective as one looks through the main living space space to the kitchen. The ceilings and columns are stripped to bring the industrial space back to its most elemental state. The blackened steel canopy and blackened steel doors were designed to complement the raw wood and wrought iron columns of the stripped space. Salvaged materials such as reclaimed barn wood for the counters and reclaimed marble slabs in the master bathroom were used to enhance the industrial feel of the space.

Custom Kitchen

High Class Renovations and Construction

Custom Kitchen installed in Newmarket, ON. All wood cabinets with Quartz countertop.
Inspiration for an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Como Gardenside

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: JS Johnson & Associates Photography: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Views

Artisans of Devizes

This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main

Our Work

Stonebank Carpentry & Joinery Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Conception d'un appartement sur plan

Maison claire clerc

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Light Gray Cabinets with Exposed Wood Beams

Taylor Made Cabinets, Leominster MA

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse

Younger Homes

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood benchtops.

Cotswold

Vandershot Photography

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Ggem Design Co Kitchens

Shannon Ggem Design

Small beach style galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Morris Lakehouse

User

Small country kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Wood Benchtops 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!