Design ideas 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.

9,000 sq. ft. Northbrook Custom Home

Premier Building & Development Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Larson Kitchen

Kitchens Made Simple

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Museum Way Townhome

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

The French-inspired kitchen extends into the living room allowing for premium entertaining and living. The flat panel cabinets are handpainted and distressed giving a customized sense of elegance. The white marble countertops and expansive island allow for plenty of workspace while the island extends allowing for comfortable, custom upholstered bar seats to be tucked underneath. The carved corbels lifting the island and vent hood display exquisite baroque detail. The glass tiled backsplash seamlessly integrates into the countertop letting the detailed ironwork to be proudly displayed.

Madisonville Farmhouse Kitchen | Custom Amish Cabinets.

Cabinets by Design

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Andesite Ridge Residence

KA Architecture

This is an example of a small country u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement tiles and no island.

Refined Custom Home

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Pull out large utensil storage, Kraftmaid Cabinetry. Erin Little Photography
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback and with island.

Rustic Spanish Revival

Megan Warren Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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

Madisonville Farmhouse Kitchen | Custom Amish Cabinets.

Cabinets by Design

beautifully handcrafted, painted and glazed custom Amish cabinets. These beautiful glazed cabinets compliment the black farm sink perfectly.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Rustic-Modern Finnish Kitchen Our client was inclined to transform this kitchen into a functional, Finnish inspired space. Finnish interior design can simply be described in 3 words: simplicity, innovation, and functionalism. Finnish design addresses the tough climate, unique nature, and limited sunlight, which inspired designers to create solutions, that would meet the everyday life challenges. The combination of the knotty, blue-gray alder base cabinets combined with the clean white wall cabinets reveal mixing these rustic Finnish touches with the modern. The leaded glass on the upper cabinetry was selected so our client can display their personal collection from Finland. Mixing black modern hardware and fixtures with the handmade, light, and bright backsplash tile make this kitchen a timeless show stopper. This project was done in collaboration with Susan O'Brian from EcoLux Interiors.

The Joshua Tree Hacienda Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Owners of The Joshua Tree House, Sara and Rich Combs chose our Mini Star and Cross tiles in Tusk and Antique for their kitchen backsplash. Photo: Sara Combs

Libertine

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, slate floors and grey floor.

Morningside

WestPort Development LLC / Atlanta Basements

Susan Googe SGooge photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Windy Hill Whole House Remodel Lodge Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

The interior of the home went from Colonial to Classic Lodge without changing the footprint of the home. Columns were removed, fur downs removed that defined space, fireplace relocated, kitchen layout and direction changed, breakfast room and sitting room flip flopped, study reduced in size, entry to master bedroom changed, master suite completely re-arranged and enlarged, custom hand railing designed to open up stairwell, hardwood added to stairs, solid knotty alder 8’ doors added, knotty alder crown moldings added, reclaimed beamed ceiling grid, tongue and groove ceiling in kitchen, knotty alder cabinetry, leather finish to granite, seeded glass insets, custom door to panty to showcase an antique stained glass window from childhood church, custom doors and handles made for study entry, shredded straw added to wall texture, custom glazing done to all walls, wood floor remnants created an antique quilt pattern for the back wall of the powder bath, custom wall treatment created by designer, and a mixture of new and antique furnishing were added, all to create a warm, yet lived in feeling for this special family. A new central stone wall reversed with an over scaled fireplace and reclaimed flooring from the East became the anchor for this level of the home. Removing all the “divisions” of space and using a unified surface made unused rooms, part of the daily living for this family. The desire to entertain large group in a unified space, yet still feel like you are in a cozy environment was the driving force for removing divisions of space. Photos by Randy Colwell

Cherry Creek French Country

Heirloom Wood Studio

Coal Creek- Kitchen

Lindy Design Build

The heart of this home is most definitely the kitchen! We erased every trace of the original builder kitchen and created a space that welcomes one and all. The glorious island, with its light cabinetry and dramatic quartz countertop, provides the perfect gathering place for morning coffee and baking sessions. At the perimeter of the kitchen, we selected a handsome grey finish with a brushed linen effect for an extra touch of texture that ties in with the high variation backsplash tile giving us a softened handmade feel. Black metal accents from the hardware to the light fixtures unite the kitchen with the rest of the home.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Kitchen
Inspiration for a large single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Balboa Island - Casual French Influence

Saxony Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Refined Custom Home

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

In the kitchen, the use of Kraftmaid cabinetry in a "canvas" finish around the perimeter of the room with an island in "aged river rock" helped achieve both a bright and warm feeling. The ceramic tile backsplash in dove gray and polished quartz countertops in Cambria-Berwyn with an ogee edge complete the space. Erin Little Photography

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!