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Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown benchtop, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

18th Centry Farmhouse

Shalford Interiors

Created for a charming 18th century stone farmhouse overlooking a canal, this Bespoke solid wood kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball (Aga wall and base units by the windows) with Pavilion Gray (on island and recessed glass-fronted display cabinetry). The design centres around a feature Aga range cooker.

Baron’s Kitchen

KVK Designs

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Old World Charm

RMS DESIGNS

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Eagle Lake Kitchen addition and remodel

Alan L Ulch, Inc.

David Woods
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

Farmhouse Yellow

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

Hahka Happy Cottage Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This beautiful cottage styled kitchen design with Dura Supreme Cabinetry was created by Linda Williams at Hahka Kitchens. It contrasts white painted cabinetry with a black/dark kitchen island cabinetry to create an eclectic cottage feel. Black counter tops contrast the white cabinetry while a wood countertop compliments the black/dark cabinetry of the kitchen island and coordinates with the wood beams stretched across the ceiling. Designed by Linda Williams of Hahka Kitchens. http://www.houzz.com/pro/lindasadie/hahka-kitchens Request a FREE Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a dealer near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

David Sharff, AIA

David Sharff Architect, P.C.

Thoughtfully designed kitchen with custom cabinets, high end appliances and a working island to be envied by all who have the pleasure of entering this warm & inviting space. Photos by Michael J. Lee Photography

Crisp Architects

Addition to period home in Connecticut. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets.

Paniculata

Mada Studio

En la imagen faltan algunos detalles por terminar, pero se puede apreciar lo luminosa que es.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

La cuisine avec sa verrière sur-mesure après travaux

Marion Dubost Décoratrice d'intérieur

L'ancienne petite kitchenette et devenue une vraie cuisine entièrement équipée.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown benchtop.

Geneva Family Home Featuring Barn Wood Beams

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Beautiful Decor Cabinetry kitchen with one of a kind barn wood beams, double sided fireplace, integrated appliances, and walnut top island.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lake Tahoe Kitchen

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Faringdon flagstones

Natural Stone Consulting

Faringdon flagstones were used for this kitchen floor.
This is an example of a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berkshire with limestone floors, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and wood benchtops.

Plain & Fancy Cabinetry - Oakwood Ohio

The Kitchen Place

Built in the 1920's, this home's kitchen was small and in desperate need of a re-do (see before pics!!). Load bearing walls prevented us from opening up the space entirely, so a compromise was made to open up a pass thru to their back entry room. The result was more than the homeowner's could have dreamed of. The extra light, space and kitchen storage turned a once dingy kitchen in to the kitchen of their dreams.

A Traditional Country Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Power points built into the central island allow for electrical products to be used at the island, providing valuable worktop space.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, stainless steel appliances and beaded inset cabinets.

Melrose Kitchen

Luciano Group

A new double casement window replaced the old smaller window to allow more light into the space. The window is a true simulated divided light window to keep the look and feel of the original style of the house. It was custom made to replicate the existing six over six double hung windows. The window casing is angled to add an architectural detail and allow for more light. In front of it is the farmhouse sink with school house pendent light. Eric Luciano Photographer

Elk Country Estate

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and ceramic splashback.

Traditional Kitchen Design (Recent Projects)

Degabriele Kitchens

Timeless design, ornate detail, solid timber, hand painted kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Rénovation d’une maison de 250m² sur 4 étages - intérieur et extérieur

Commandante Custo

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Le Havre with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, pink floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Wood Benchtops 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!