Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Traditional Cream Kitchen

Built by Daniel

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and panelled appliances.

Rochester Rustic Kitchen

Lindsey Markel

Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Perimeter Cabinets; Sunbury House, Rustic Cherry, Patina "A". Island Cabinets; Nob Hill, Knotty Alder, Country Traditions "G". Custom made Barnwood Counter on island. Walnut hardwood floors. Custom Copper Hood. Photo By: First Impression Photos

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Magnificent Tuscan-inspired Villa

Elisabetta Mariotti

Italy's fabled Tuscany region is legendary for its beauty, food and wine culture, and distinctive architecture—a rustic mix of natural, sunny hues and textures that's reflected in this Tuscan-inspired Kitchen transformation filled with earthy color, charming patterns, and rustic patinas. The earthy texture plays off the glazed finish of the custom cabinetry and the smooth dark granite countertops to create visual interest. Whimsical classical patterned tiles behind the range and the perimeter walls, coordinated to the sun-kissed brick walls, serve as a dramatic backdrop to the light-colored neutral cabinetry.

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

Belleair Manor

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean kitchen pantry in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback and travertine floors.

Serena Ave

Imagine Remodeling

www.terryorourke.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Country With Victorian Flair Remodel

Home Yellowstone

this remodel has all the charm with so much function for a large family! ****Chipper Hatter***
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, multi-coloured floor, multiple islands, panelled appliances, beige splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ten Years in the Dreaming

Interiology Design Co.

Photo by Jared Kuzia.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, wood benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

House Plus Love

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Tuscan Villa in Hollister Hills

Kitchen Studio Monterey

Kitchen Studio Monterey, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Large u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Mantle Hood

User

http://nationalkitchenandbath.com What a beautiful black distressed mantel hood to be the focal point of anyone's kitchen.

Transitional Kitchen and Great Room Remodel in Ft. Myers

Progressive Design Build

We anchored the kitchen with a large custom island that features a gorgeous single hand-hammered copper sink, bronze faucets and two dish washers. Along the wall is a French culinary handmade La Cornue stove and custom-built range hood that creates a stunning focal point. It’s surrounded by classic white stacked cabinetry—the left- and right-side cabinets flush with the countertops. The top row of cabinets is designed with glass-paneled doors and in-cabinet lighting perfect for highlighting kitchen collectibles. A convenient way to save valuable counter space, and help provide a clean, clutter-free look for the kitchen, we installed an appliance garage with plenty of storage. The large, walk-in pantry was designed with convenient roll out shelves. The kitchen countertops were topped with Taj Mahal quartzite, which were polished in a leathered finish to create the rustic feel our clients were looking for. Two large refrigerator/freezer combo units were designed into the space to provide plenty of food storage, both fresh and frozen. A convenient “Command Center” was added to one end of the refrigerator wall, concealed behind the cabinet doors, to store mail, a kid’s activity calendar, school papers, a bulletin board, etc. The base cabinet between the kitchen and great room was designed with plenty of drawers and a high-power docking station for charging multiple devices, including tablets, phones, reading devices, and headsets.

Lake Travis Modern Italian by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Lake Travis Modern Italian Kitchen Hidden Pantry by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Stunning lakefront Mediterranean design with exquisite Modern Italian styling throughout. Floor plan provides virtually every room with expansive views to Lake Travis and an exceptional outdoor living space. Interiors by Chairma Design Group, Photo B-Rad Photography

Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Before and After - Honeycutt Project

Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen pantry in Louisville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Lake House Total Makeover

Mayne Construction, LLC

We removed the low ceilings and plenty of walls and partitions. We custom built everything you see here except the interior stone work were the homeowners took on themselves.

Kitchen with Raised-panel Cabinets and 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!