Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

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

#RaisingtheBarn

Concetti

Expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover

Emery Design | Build

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brown Fantasy Leathered Farmhouse Kitchen

Stoneshop

Warm & inviting farmhouse style kitchen that features gorgeous Brown Fantasy Leathered countertops. The backsplash is a ceramic tile that looks like painted wood, and the flooring is a porcelain wood look. Photos by Bridget Horgan Bell Photography.

Traditional Home Design

Dale Davis Interior Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ptarmigan Ranch Log Accented Home

Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.

Cabinets to ceiling, Rustic Hickory, 2 refrigerators
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Habersham Kitchen

The Cabinet Shoppe

The Cabinet Shoppe Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA This kitchen is located in our showroom in Tapestry Park. and features Habersham Cabinetry. The Cabinetry features two colors - Antique White and Continental Blue with White Highlights. It has two tower units on each side of the farmhouse sink, as well as a decorative curved arch which follows a curved window top. Two large utility cabinets are accented with large mirrored doors on both top and bottom. Photographed by Jessie Preza

Cold Springs Farm Kitchen

Period Architecture Ltd.

Cold Spring Farm Kitchen. Photo by Angle Eye Photography.
Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops and brown benchtop.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

Large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Decora Sloan Kitchen

The Home Depot

Fog and Black Fox finishes perfectly compliment the Sloan cabinet door style in a kitchen design that is casual with a trend forward feel.
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

WSM Craft

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

Country French Magazine

Katie Scott Design

U-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

Inspiration for a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

Classic Elegance

Renaissance Sisters

Inspiration for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cottonwood

Zoske Construction

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cowgirl Renovation in Tomball TX

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Custom cabinetry gave the client all the storage solutions they desired. Builder: Wamhoff Development Designer: Erika Barczak, Allied ASID - By Design Interiors, Inc. Photography by: Brad Carr - B-Rad Studios

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.

Eagle #1

Ruebl Builders LLC

This Rustic Kitchen with reclaimed hardwood floors and painted island make this truly a inviting custom home
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

SHOWROOM

DINOVELTY

High end finished kitchen in our Showroom. Visit us and customize your spaces with the help of our creative professional team of Interior Designers. Photograph Arch. Carmen J Vence Assoc. AIA NKBA

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Brown Floor 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!