The most notable design element is the exceptional use of reclaimed wood throughout almost every design component. Sourced from not only one, but two different Indiana barns, this hand hewn and rough sawn wood is used in a variety of applications including custom cabinetry with a white glaze finish, dark stained window casing, butcher block island countertop and handsome woodwork on the fireplace mantel, range hood, and ceiling. Underfoot, Oak wood flooring is salvaged from a tobacco barn, giving it its unique tone and rich shine that comes only from the unique process of drying and curing tobacco. To keep the design from being too monotonous, concrete countertops are selected to outline the perimeter cabinetry, while wire mesh cabinet frontage, aged bronze hardware, primitive light fixtures and playful bar stools liven the space and add a touch of elegance. Photography Credit: Ashley Avila

Riekse

Interior Exterior Designs Inc.

Tim Vrieling
Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Concept 5349 - Kitchen

Newport Homebuilders

Large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, stone tile splashback, raised-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

kitchen

Erdreich Architecture, P.C.

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Birmingham with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops and beige splashback.

Kitchen Remodels

Spanjer Homes

Stoneybrook Photos
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and with island.

Duxbury

Susan Curtis Interiors"

This early american cape style home built in 1820 was restored to it original beauty. Green antiqued, distressed cabinets, honed granite countertops, hand forged iron cabinet pulls, a chimney style vent hood, and heavily distressed furniture style island all help to create an aura of authenticity in this kitchen, while stainless steel appliances add a dash of modernity.

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.

Vinyl

Barnards Carpet One Floor & Home

vinyl flooring
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.

Yonah Lodge

Satterwhite Log Homes

Inspiration for a country kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Valley Horse Farm

Moore Design Builders

Paul Rogers
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Mountain rustic

Black Rock Design | Build

Beautiful remodel of this mountainside home. We recreated and designed this remodel of the kitchen adding these wonderful weathered light brown cabinets, wood floor, and beadboard ceiling. Large windows on two sides of the kitchen outstanding natural light and a gorgeous mountain view.

Country French kitchen

OMNIA Group Architects

The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout. The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls. The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.

Rustic Kitchen

Design ideas for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and beige splashback.

Mountain rustic

Black Rock Design | Build

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.

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.

Marshaking23

M&S Paris Construction Inc

Hand scraped pine vent a hood accents the cream glazed cabinet
Inspiration for an arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

Country Kitchen Vail Arizona

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Beige 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!