Tuscan Style kitchen designed around a grand red range.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Peninsula Ridge

ID Studio Interiors

Photo of a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Rustic Retreat on Lauderdale Lake

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

To take advantage of this home’s natural light and expansive views and to enhance the feeling of spaciousness indoors, we designed an open floor plan on the main level, including the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. This new traditional-style kitchen boasts all the trappings of the 21st century, including granite countertops and a Kohler Whitehaven farm sink. Sub-Zero under-counter refrigerator drawers seamlessly blend into the space with front panels that match the rest of the kitchen cabinetry. Underfoot, blonde Acacia luxury vinyl plank flooring creates a consistent feel throughout the kitchen, dining and living spaces.

Mountain Retreat

The Varda Group

Residential project at Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT
Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

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.

connecting the pieces renovation

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

highliy functional corner of a space that as once a separate room nt connected and open to the whole kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Victorian Farmhouse

1906 Design

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island 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.

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.

Walnut Veneer for lower cabinets and White High Gloss for tall cabinets

OC Architectural Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Webster

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Castle View Villa

Mykonos Architects

This is an example of a mediterranean single-wall kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

A Newly Vaulted Ceiling Takes This Kitchen to New Heights

Arciform

A view from the pantry side of the island offers a sneak peek of the custom built banquette, tucked below the corner windows.
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.

Wine Country Modern Farmhouse

SDG Architects

This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Luxury Hawaii Home Remodel

BLUECHALK DESIGN, LLC

This modern Honolulu kitchen was part of a full home remodel in a home situated above the city in the hills. What used to be an 80's / 90's dark dining room became transformed into a beautifully elevated and uplifting modern kitchen. Ethereal feels and vibes are this designer's inspiration choice. The goal is to make one feel uplifted, optimistic, energized and inspired in their home. The countertop is Dekton Opera, the upper cabinets are - wait for it... IKEA! - and the lower cabinets are custom work by @burlandbarrel. The inlaid "wood-look" ceiling is using paneling, (think, floor on the ceiling), and the underside of the cabinets are custom wood pieces to make the lighting lay flush.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop 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.
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Sonoma Inspired - Kitchen www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Historic Waterfront Home in Annapolis

One Source Contracting

In this 19th century historic property, our team recently completed a high end kitchen renovation. Details: -Cabinets came from Kenwood Kitchens and have integral Hafele Lighting incorporated into them -Cabinet Color is "Vintage Split Pea" -All doors and drawers are soft close -Island has a Grouthouse wood top with sapwood with butcher block end grain, 2 1/2" thick food grade oil finish -Viking induction cooktop integrated into the island -Kitchen countertop stone is a black soapstone with milky white veining and eased edges -Viking induction cooktop integrated into the island -Miele dishwasher -Wolfe Oven -Subzero Fridge

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!