Traditional Hand Carved Kitchen in New Jersey.

This traditional kitchen balances decorative details with elegance, to create a timeless design that feels luxurious and highly functional.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Cherry Creek French Country

Heirloom Wood Studio

Whether you're preparing a Thanksgiving feast or grabbing breakfast on the go as you whirl out the door to work, having a highly functional kitchen requires an upfront attention to design detail that borders on fanatical. That's why Colorado Fine Woodworks' kitchen cabinet projects include an in-depth discussion about how you actually use your kitchen. Left-handed or right-handed? Doors or drawers? Concealing or revealing? We ask all the questions, listen to your answers, take our own measurements onsite, create 3D drawings, manage installation, and collaborate with you to ensure even the smallest elements are carefully considered. And, of course, we also make it beautiful, whether your tastes tend toward traditional or contemporary, incorporating influences from elegant to rustic to reclaimed. Our work is: - exclusively custom, built EXACTLY to the specifications of your kitchen - designed to optimize every square inch, with no fillers or dead spaces - crafted to highlight or hide any feature you wish - including your appliances - thoughtfully and thoroughly plotted, from hinges to hardware

Traditional Kitchen

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Worn and Distressed Kitchen

Woodways

This Traditional style kitchen includes off-white distressed cabinetry, hand constructed and finished by Woodways builders. Corner cabinet maximizes storage space and includes a countertop appliance condo to hide toasters, coffee makers, etc. A roll out tray is an effective element to make access into the corner easy and effortless. Undercabinet lighting adds light to work surfaces and emphasizes the backsplash tile of choice.

A Decidedly Painterly Palette of Finishes

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

A decidedly painterly palette of cabinet finishes from Dura Supreme Cabinetry pleases the most discerning of color connoisseurs. A painter’s palette could not be more abundantly appointed with the nearly limitless color selections available from Dura Supreme. The rich, hand-wiped stains and color saturated paints are beautiful on their own or enhanced with layers of glaze and hand-detailing to create an antiqued appearance. Many of Dura Supreme's glazed finishes reveal the soft brush strokes and subtle variations of the artisan (craftsman) that created the finish. And if you still can’t find the exact shade of your heart’s desire, Dura Supreme will create the perfect color just for you with our Custom Color-Match Program AND our Personal Paint Match Program. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Walnut 1890 / Shadyside

Shelton Design//Build

Built and designed by Shelton Design Build Photo by: MissLPhotography
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Six Pines Cottage in Lakeside, Michigan

Tom Gold Construction Co., Inc.

Mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

French Country Custom _ Springfield, MO

J.L. Thompson Design Group

Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cooktop and ovens

Associate Interiors

The custom hood compliments the driftwood island finish and is enhanced with custom iron straps and over-sized bolts. The clients had been used to cooking on gas but are thrilled with their new GE Cafe induction cooktop. The cooktop is flanked by the 30" oven on the left and Advantium oven and warming drawer on the right. Installing these appliances undercounter freed up wall space for more cabinetry.

Modern Shingle Style

Brinton Brosius Inc

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white 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.

Kitchen and Hall Bathroom Remodel

May Construction, Inc.

Dramatic tile and contrasting cabinet pulls, proved that this chic petite kitchen wasn’t afraid to have fun. The creative peninsula full of personality and functionality offers not only visual interest but a place to prepare meals, wash, and dine all in one. A bold patterned tile backsplash, rising to the role of the main focal point, does the double trick of punching up the white cabinets and making the ceiling feel even higher. New Appliances, double-duty accents, convenient open shelving and sleek lighting solutions, take full advantage of this kitchen layout. Fresh white upper cabinets, Deep brown lowers full of texture, a brilliant blue dining wall and lively tile fill this small kitchen with big style.

Mountaintop Brilliance

Gilberte Interiors, inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Vintage Beach Home - Dream Art Deco Kitchen

Gillian Jackson - Jackson Photography & Design

Photography by Gillian Jackson
This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Castle Rock Farmhouse Chic Kitchen

Dragonfly Designs

This rustic kitchen bridges the gap between a look of "old" and the function of "now". Concrete tiles on the diagonal line the floor and have the appeal of terracotta but are much more durable. Chicken wire light fixtures and cabinet doors, open shelving, and clean white counters provide farmhouse whimsey. Tractor seat barstools add a vintage industrial feel. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield

Charlotte Kitchen Remodel

Vintage Elements LLC

Reclaimed French Terracotta tiles 6" square with antique oak pickets
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Newcomer

Legacy Wood Creations

This kitchen is built out of 1/4 sawn rustic white oak and then it was wire brushed for a textured finish. I then stained the completed cabinets Storm Grey, and then applied a white glaze to enhance the grain and appearance of texture. The kitchen is an open design with 10′ ceilings with the uppers going all the way up. The top of the upper cabinets have glass doors and are backlit to add the the industrial feel. This kitchen features several nice custom organizers on each end of the front of the island with two hidden doors on the back of the island for storage. Kelly and Carla also had me build custom cabinets for the master bath to match the kitchen.

Refined Custom Home

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

The backsplash tile was accented over the cooktop by changing the layout to a herringbone pattern and surrounding the design with a ceramic chair rail molding to match. The Kohler Artifacts Pot Filler was used to make filling large pots easier. Erin Little Photography

Castle Rock Farmhouse Chic Kitchen

Dragonfly Designs

Old military metal bins make up the drawers in this cabinet to add interest and a sense of history. Chicken wire keeps the rustic oak cabinet reminiscent of farmhouse kitchens of the past. A floor of concrete tiles on the diagonal gives the impression of terracotta, but with a much higher durability. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield

Rustic and Country Kitchens

Beckony Kitchens & Baths

While rustic touches like distressed knotty alder cabinets and a stacked stone hood abound, this classic Colorado kitchen is utterly fresh and contemporary thanks to a sleek granite countertop and a harmonious design. (Photography by Phillip Nilsson)

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Ceramic Splashback 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!