Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and wood.

Renew

Zola European Windows

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

The Ease of Entertaining

TOC design & construction inc.

TOC design There were many challenges to this kitchen prior to its makeover: Insufficient lighting, No traffic flow, Height of individual cooks, Low ceilings, Dark, Cluttered, No space for entertaining, Enclosed space, Appliances blocking traffic, Inadequate counter prep space. With so many problems there was only one solution - gut the space including the surrounding areas like the dining room and living rooms to be able to create an open concept. We eliminated the upper wall cabinets, installed extra windows to bring in the natural light, added plenty of lighting,( for task, general, and decorative aspects) We kept colors warm and light throughout, Created a wall of tall utility cabinets, incorporating appliances and a multitude of functional storage. Designed cabinets to blend into the space. By removing all existing surrounding walls and landing step a larger footprint was designed to house an oversize island with different heights for each cooks’ comfort, thus being able to pass through easily, giving a traffic flow space between 42” to 60”. The Island was designed for better entertainment, prep work and plenty of storage but taking into consideration to NOT over dominate the space and obtrude the line of site. The use of warm tone materials such as natural walnut is the key element to the space and by adding it to the niche area, it balances the contrast of the light colors and creates a richness and warmth to the space. Some of the special features used where: Hidden practical elements added to be very functional yet unobtrusive; ie: garage door to hide all small appliances, a step ladder hidden inside the toe kick, food processor lift ,basket tilt at sink area, pull out coffee station. All features require less bending and heavy lifting. Under mount LED strip lighting at lunch counter and Niche area, Enhances the area and gives a floating appearance. Wine service area for easy entertaining, and self service. Concealed vent system at cook top, is not only practical but enhances the clean line design concept. Because of the low ceiling a large over head hood would have broken up line of site. Products used: Millwork cabinets: The kitchen cabinets doors are made of a flat euro style MDF (medium density fiberboard) base polyurethane lacquer and a vertical glassing application. The Kitchen island cabinet doors are also made out of MDF – large stile shaker doors color: BM-HC-83 ( grant beige) and the lunch counter cabinet doors as well as accentuating elements throughout the kitchen are made in a natural walnut veneer. Mike Prentice from Bluerock Cabinets http://www.bluerockcabinets.com Quartz Countertops: Hanstone color: sandcastle supplied by Leeza Distribution of St. Laurent. http://www.leezadistribution.com Appliances: The GE monogram induction mirror 36” cooktop was supplied by J.C. Perreault - Kirkland as were all the other appliances. They include a 42” counter depth fridge, a 30” convection combination built-in oven and microwave, a 24” duel temperature wine cellar and 36” (pop-up) downdraft vent 900 cfm by KitchenAid – Architect series II http://www.jcperrault.com Backsplash porcelain tiles Model: city view Color: skyline gray supplied by Daltile of St. Laurent. http://www.daltile.com Lighting Four pendants provide the lighting over the island and lunch counter supplemented by recessed LED lighting from Shortall Electric Ltd. of St. Laurent. http://www.shortall.ca Flooring: Laminated Renaissance Hand scrapped color saddle oak is commercial-grade AC3 that can withstand the heavy traffic flow supplied by Taiga Forest Products of Boucherville. http://www.taigabuilding.com

Home Remodel Howell, MI

Renovations Unlimited

This is an example of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

1440 Station

McCaleb Homes

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with distressed cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Rustic Kitchen in Howell, MI

Dream Kitchens

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Professional Chef's Dream Kitchen

Wike LaFrey

kaskel photo
Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Eclectic Kitchens

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and with island.

Industrial Interior

Ebstone

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

CW1 - Dining Area & Kitchen

Cascade West Development

Find these photos and more on our website! https://www.cascadewest.com

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.

Modern Santa Fe

Aesop's Gables

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and beige floor.

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.

Home Remodel Howell, MI

Renovations Unlimited

Design ideas for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and white 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

Contemporary Farm House

User

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Medfield, Ma.

color theory Boston

photo: Michael J Lee
Photo of an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, quartz benchtops, with island and red splashback.

Cabinet Styles

Prefinished Cabinets

These rustic shakers have visible knotholes and lots of charm for your mountain cabin or rustic farmhouse kitchen design. Don't let the unfinished look fool you, these cabinets have a smooth finish that will increase durability and cleanability while giving you all of the benefits of modern wood cabinetry. These beautiful solid wood cabinets are available ready to assemble and ship directly to your home or jobsite.

Custom Spice Roll Out Organizers for the Hard Working Kitchen.

Urbana Design Studio

Roll outs were carefully planned adjacent to the Dacor Range for easy access and storage. Kate Falconer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Quartz 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!