Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Stone Island Florida Traditional

Doug Hamilton Kitchens, Inc.

Doug Hamilton Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Craftsman Kitchen

w.b. builders

NARI award winning historical kitchen in St. Paul, MN
Arts and crafts kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and soapstone benchtops.

Project Coto

Makkan Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Wormy Butternut Kitchen

JH Design Build

Andreas John
Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rocky Point Circle

Talie Jane Interiors

Full kitchen remodel. Main goal = open the space (removed overhead wooden structure). New configuration, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, panel-ready appliances (GE Monogram), farmhouse sink, faucet, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, track and sconce lighting, paint, bar stools, accessories.

Jablonow Residence

MINDLINconsulting

Country u-shaped kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Star Lake Compound

Wade Weissmann Architecture

The open kitchen features highly varnished wooden countertops and charming open shelves.
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Medina Home Design

Meaghan Gross Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, with island and brown floor.

San Francisco Four Seasons Apartment

Cheng Design

by CHENG Design, San Francisco Bay Area | Modern kitchen with warm palette through color and materials: wood, concrete island, custom copper hood, concrete countertops, bamboo cabinetry, hardwood floors | Photo by Matthew Millman

Craftsman Style Kitchen

Hilsinger Woodworking and Design

Mission, Craftsman, Arts and Crafts style kitchen. Quarter sawn White Oak with a traditional cherry stain. The simple lines and beautiful yet not overpowering grain of the wood, make this country kitchen truly timeless.

Debra Campbell Design

Debra Drake Design

This is an example of a country kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Craftsman Bungalow

David Heide Design Studio

Inspiration for an arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Classic farmhouse

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Victorian remodel

Woodhill Cabinetry & Design Inc

In the remodeled 1/4 Sawn Red Oak kitchen of their turn of the century Victorian home, the owners exposed the brick chimney and installed tin ceiling tiles. The black, stained and distressed island picks up the farm sink and window trim. A timeless design is achieved with details such as inset doors with cupboard latches, crown mold with egg and dart, custom valances and strategically placed columns.

Kitchen Renovation

DBR Construction Consulting

Additions and whole house renovation including kitchen. Custom Canaan Cabinetry cabinets, granite counter tops, farmhouse sink, and custom painted mural over cook top. Project located in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, PA.

Artistic Retreat - Kitchen and butlers pantry

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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!