Small country eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The 1895 Colonial Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Traditional kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The Modern Spanish kitchen offers a space for a young family to enjoy. Equipped with a modern island, white cabinets, a white plaster hood, beige Spanish tile floors and clean details.

Beach Bungalow

Madison Nicole Design

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Open Plan Kitchen Diner Living Room

John Lewis of Hungerford

Bespoke kitchen island in Blake Blue with pendant lights
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, with island and white benchtop.

Easy, Breezy Modern Lakehouse

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Open facing kitchen looking onto the living room. It's designed with a nautical blue and natural color palette with multi-colored blue glass backsplash complimented by crisp white cabinets and a stunning Cambria quartzite island.

Photography of Interior Project in Berlin by Kathy Kunz Interiors

Sabine Zoltnere Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Berlin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Altos Hills New Build

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen renovation with crittall doors antique tiles

Gemma Dudgeon Interiors

A colouful kitchen in a victorian house renovation. The view here is from the pantry through to main kitchen which features two tone kitchen cabinets in soft green and off-white. The areas are separated with crittall doors with reeded glass

Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

A House in a Vineyard

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Inspiration for a country kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Classic beauty in Brentwood

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elemental Kitchen

Jules Duffy Designs

Family kitchen for busy parents and children to gather and share their day. A kitchen perfect for catching up with friends, baking cookies with grandkids, trying new recipes and recreating old favorites.

Kirella - Luxe

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

Country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Blackwood Timber Features

Transform-A-Space

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Adelaide with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beverly Road Project

Cameron Getter Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Millbrook NY Verbank Road

EBA - Eric Baker Architects

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Pantry Wall with Beadboard & Floating Shelves

KraftMaster Renovations

Full Wall of Cabinetry with Beadboard Backsplash & Floating Shelves
Photo of a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mulberry Grove Residence

Architectural Squared

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink 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!