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.

Custom Kitchen Drawer Storage and Organization

Urbana Design Studio

Dividers provide an easy way to organize kitchen drawers Kate Falconer Photography
Design ideas for 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

L. Wipf: Mitchell, SD

HELMÜT

Cipher Imaging
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Park Terrace Designed by Angeline Tellerman

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Rancho Mañana, Cave Creek, AZ

Camptin Concept and Design Center

Glass panel cabinets, white country oven and polished floor.
This is an example of a small country single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets and no island.

Island Cottage

Our Town Plans

Susan Sully
Country u-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Custom Crafted Barn Wood Cabinets

River Birch Builders

Rustic 480 sq. ft. cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC. Build with a combination of standard and rough-sawn framing materials. Special touches include custom-built kitchen cabinets of barn wood, wide-plank flooring of reclaimed Heart Pine, a ships ladder made from rough-sawn Hemlock, and a porch constructed entirely of weather resistant Locust. Builder: River Birch Builders Photography: William Britten williambritten.com

The Wonderlust

Alwood

Derek Robinson
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Winter Park, FL Townhouse

John McClain Design

Custom crystal chandelier, handblown glass pendants, and white leather banquette round out this chic kitchen and dining area. Taylor Architectural Photography

Soapstone Kitchenette

Custom Marble & Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Soapstone Kitchenette

Custom Marble & Granite

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Sublime's Jacklyn Model Home
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mountain Home Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

This small, rustic, kitchen is part of a 1200 sq ft cabin near the California coast- Hollister Ranch. There is no electricity, only wind power. We used the original wood siding inside, and washed it with a light stain to lighten the cabin. The kitchen is completely redesigned, using natural handscraped pine with a glaze coat. Stainless steel hood, skylight, and pine flooring. We used a natural sided wood beam to support the upper cabinets, with wood pegs for hanging vegetables and flowers drying. A hand made wrought iron pot rack is above the sink, in front of the window. Antique pine table, and custom made chairs. Multiple Ranch and Mountain Homes are shown in this project catalog: from Camarillo horse ranches to Lake Tahoe ski lodges. Featuring rock walls and fireplaces with decorative wrought iron doors, stained wood trusses and hand scraped beams. Rustic designs give a warm lodge feel to these large ski resort homes and cattle ranches. Pine plank or slate and stone flooring with custom old world wrought iron lighting, leather furniture and handmade, scraped wood dining tables give a warmth to the hard use of these homes, some of which are on working farms and orchards. Antique and new custom upholstery, covered in velvet with deep rich tones and hand knotted rugs in the bedrooms give a softness and warmth so comfortable and livable. In the kitchen, range hoods provide beautiful points of interest, from hammered copper, steel, and wood. Unique stone mosaic, custom painted tile and stone backsplash in the kitchen and baths. designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Photo by Peter Malinowski

Rustic Kitchens

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This is an example of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with distressed cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets 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!