Photo of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Relaxing Summer Retreat on Lake Geneva

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

The homeowners wish-list when searching for properties in the Geneva Lake area included: low-maintenance, incredible lake views, a pier but also a house that needed a lot of work because they were searching for a true project. After months of designing and planning, a bright and open design of the great room was created to maximize the room’s incredible view of Geneva Lake. Nautical touches can be found throughout the home, including the rope detailing on the overhead light fixture, in the coffee table accessories and the child-sized replica wooden boat. The crisp, clean kitchen has thoughtful design details, like the vintage look faucet and a mosaic outline of Geneva Lake in the back splash. This project was featured in the Summer 2019 issue of Lakeshore Living

Mountain Village Modern

Jensen Design

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Bakes & Kropp - Bridgehampton, NY Kitchen Remodel

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

Bakes & Kropp remodeled this former showhouse kitchen to reflect the personalities of its owners—and with 450 square feet to work with, the team had plenty of space to be creative. The kitchen now includes two sinks, two dishwashers, two fridges, and a large French Top stove to support the owner’s preferred cooking style. The space is elegant but comfortable and carefully blends a mixture of walnut, painted cabinetry, stone, and metal accents. Just a few standout design details include the walnut ceiling patterning, the metal mesh overlay on the cabinet doors sourced from Armac Martin, and a custom range hood unlike any the Bakes & Kropp team had created before.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This kitchen island is finished in blue to contrast with the other off white cabinetry. A bridge faucet, farm sink, a black iron fireback with brick backsplash completes this country kitchen in Bucks Co. Pa.

Modern Farmhouse New Build in Vienna

Olamar Interiors

A modern farmhouse dining space/breakfast area in a new construction home in Vienna, VA.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel in Pasadena, Texas (countertop with farmhouse sink)

Smart Remodeling LLC

Kitchen remodeling with extension. We move the wall between the living room and the kitchen. We supported it with Anthony Power beam. After getting the structural and architectural and engineering plan. The style of the cabinets was a shaker white and grey solid wood cabinet with custom-made upper cabinets to fit the design that was made by the designer. We did a custom-made kitchen pantry and a door that matches the color of the island, and we made a custom pantry vent hood. The countertop was from quartzite with a farmhouse sink. We used white backsplash tiles from ceramic (3 by 6) tile with grey grout to match the color combination. We used laminate wood for the ceiling which gives the look of the wood. The flooring was (12 by 24) from porcelain that looks like concrete. Lighting is LED light 6 inches (recessed can lights). The appliance finish was stainless steel, and the overall look was wonderful and very functional and ended with 100% customer satisfaction.

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Modern Timber Frame Farmhouse

St. Augustine Home Improvements, LLC

Custom designed kitchen with vaulted timber frame ceiling and concrete counter tops. Wood grained ceramic tile floors, hammered copper sink, and integrated chopping block.

Westmont Neighborhood Residence

Arroyo Seco Construction

This is an example of an u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse kitchen with black, white, and wood palette. Inset cabinets with glass doors; decorative feet on base cabinets. Appliance panels. Nickel gap-clad island with stained wood end supports. Custom metal and wood decorative range hood surround.

Sunriver Renewed

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

The kitchen is completely refreshed, boasting chef’s appliances and ample storage. The space is opened up to the great room, removing dated archways in the renovation. The dining room table, left behind by the former owners, stands proud freshly refinished and surrounded by custom dining chairs. A custom bar continues the style set in the kitchen and a step up to the main living space invites you to relax and enjoy conversation, a cozy fire and take in the sweeping golf course views.

Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul

Albers Design LLC

Glass door upper cabinets to display dishes. Furniture front base cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Kitchen

GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

Inspiration for a small beach style separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Completed Homes 8

Ten Oaks Homes

Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

The Hearst

Robbins Contracting

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

This Kitchen's on Fire

Camden Grace LLC

Black and white kitchen with copper and brass accents, black cabinets and walnut island, mixed materials, white brick wall, built in fireplace
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wood.

Built-in Bliss - Project 4528

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

The existing white laminate cabinets, gray counter tops and stark tile flooring did not match the rich old-world trim, natural wood elements and traditional layout of this Victorian home. The new kitchen boasts custom painted cabinets in Blue Mill Springs by Benjamin Moore. We also popped color in their new half bath using Ravishing Coral by Sherwin Williams on the new custom vanity. The wood tones brought in with the walnut island top, alder floating shelves and bench seat as well as the reclaimed barn board ceiling not only contrast the intense hues of the cabinets but help to bring nature into their world. The natural slate floor, black hexagon bathroom tile and custom coral back splash tile by Fire Clay help to tie these two spaces together. Of course the new working triangle allows this growing family to congregate together with multiple tasks at hand without getting in the way of each other and the added storage allow this space to feel open and organized even though they still use the new entry door as their main access to the home. Beautiful transformation!!!!

Craftsman Addition

Greg Robinson Architect

1400 square foot addition and remodel of historic craftsman home to include new garage, accessory dwelling unit and outdoor living space
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and wood.

160 - Dana Point - Transitional Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design Build Transitional Kitchen Remodel with Custom white Cabinets wood floor lighting farmhouse sink
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Wood 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!