Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, white benchtop, wood, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Mountain Top Cabin Kitchen

Align Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Traditional Chic Family Estate

Morning Star Builders LTD

Custom kitchen with retro Big Chill appliances
Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

The Lodge

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: HBRE Interior Design: Brooke Voss Design Photography: Scott Amundson
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, medium hardwood floors, with island and wood.

Kitchen Remodel Oak Hill

Matterhorn Development Co.

With 2 L Shape kitchen set ups we created custom cabinetry with Rift Sawn White Oak toped with a white Organic White Caesarstone Countertop. Floating shelves and black hardware.

Cliffside Farmhouse

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Project Cardinal

Lindsay Schultz Kitchens and Cabinetry

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

A blend of transitional design meets French Country architecture. The kitchen is a blend pops of teal along the double islands that pair with aged ceramic backsplash, hardwood and golden pendants. Mixes new with old-world design.

Silver Creek Residence

Nathan Homes LLC

This is an example of a large transitional open plan kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and wood.

A Perfect Place to Entertain

Arciform

A custom built banquette creates the perfect place for guests to lounge while the homeowners cook, as well as a sunny breakfast spot.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Sylvan Lake House

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

After years of spending the summers on the lake in Minnesota lake country, the owners found an ideal location to build their "up north" cabin. With the mix of wood tones and the pop of blue on the exterior, the cabin feels tied directly back into the landscape of trees and water. The covered, wrap around porch with expansive views of the lake is hard to beat. The interior mix of rustic and more refined finishes give the home a warm, comforting feel. Sylvan lake house is the perfect spot to make more family memories.

Small cabin kitchen remodel

Interior Motives

This was a small cabin located in South Lake Tahoe, CA that was built in 1947. The existing kitchen was tiny, inefficient & in much need of an update. The owners wanted lots of storage and much more counter space. One challenge was to incorporate a washer and dryer into the space and another was to maintain the local flavor of the existing cabin while modernizing the features. The final photos in this project show the before photos.

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.

Kenwood Shingle Style

TEA2 Architects

Design ideas for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX

White Construction Company

Open concept, modern farmhouse with a chef's kitchen and room to entertain.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Mountain Modern Home

Laura Medicus Interiors

This home was a joy to work on! Check back for more information and a blog on the project soon. Photographs by Jordan Katz Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman

Kitchen

Peruri Design Company

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Hillcrest Kitchen Remodel

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Small country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, blue benchtop and wood.

180 - Yorba Linda – Design Build Custom Modern Transitional Kitchen remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design Build Custom Modern Transitional Kitchen remodel with custom aplus cabinets in Yorba Linda Orange County
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, 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!