Inspiration for a large country eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

a family kitchen and gathering place

Susan Durling

Country kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, red cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Fredman Design Group

The designer took a cue from the surrounding natural elements, utilizing richly colored cabinetry to complement the ceiling’s rustic wood beams. The combination of the rustic floor and ceilings with the rich cabinetry creates a warm, natural space that communicates an inviting mood.

A Vision in Red

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This very red Dutch Made kitchen cabinetry defies the notion that "enough is enough". Every angle in this kitchen and butler's pantry exudes the sumptuous red that defines it. The attention to detail from design to finish makes this a kitchen to remember.

Cordovan on Cherry with Uba Tuba

Kitchen Magic

Some remodeling customers are uncertain about the best way to change the look of their space, and turn to us at Kitchen Magic for guidance; other homeowners already have a clear idea of what they want, and ask us to make their vision a reality. The latter was very much the case in a recent remodeling project we completed in Milford, New Jersey. The home had been designed by the homeowner, who was clearly accustomed to creating and implementing an artistic vision for their living space. By the time Kitchen Magic arrived on the scene, the homeowner already had clear ideas about the colors and materials that would go into creating the look of their new kitchen. Cabinet refacing was the perfect solution for staying within budget, yet still having the kitchen they had always dreamed of. Building on the Existing Decor is Key The sleek, black appliances already in place demanded a bold complement, and the rich, deep hue of Cordovan on Cherry stain fit the bill perfectly. The arched cabinet doors add a classic touch of elegance, but one that blends seamlessly with the modern feel of the other design elements. The clean lines and chrome finish of the cabinet hardware serve to unite the vivid cherry cabinetry with the gray toned counters and backsplash. That backsplash, a custom design envisioned by the homeowner, brings both unity and contrast to the entire space. The splashes of lighter values brighten the deep red tones of the cabinets, keeping the room from feeling too dark. The use of texture and varied tonal values create a unique piece that adds dimension to the kitchen's personality and reflects the creative energy of the homeowners. The luxury of the deep cherry-red cabinets and the sleekly modern lines of the furnishings create a timeless and bold back drop for the counters, and only one stone perfectly fits that bill: granite! The black Uba Tuba granite countertops chosen by the homeowners have the visual weight and richness to pair with the Cordovan on Cherry, and the marbling of lighter and darker values echo of the custom-designed backsplash over the range, completing the new design. Taken together, the effect of the homeowners' choices create a striking, elegant, and almost decadent feel without any heavy or dark characters. The sleek lines and organic look created by the arched cabinet doors give the room a sense of grace and motion that is entirely appropriate to the homeowners' aesthetic, given their fondness for the adventure of hot-air ballooning and active life style. David Glasofer

Ultra Contemporary, Red, High Gloss Kitchen, Designed By: Cynthia Collins

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

With this homeowner being a geologist, they were looking for a very earthy, stone-based feel. The stone for the countertop was selected first, and then a bright color was found to match the rusted stone esthetic. The window was also opened to give life to the owner’s beautiful view and grey upper-cabinets were used to tie the appliances into the rest of the design. Under-cabinet lighting was added as well to keep the space bright and functional throughout the evening. Treve Johnson Photography

Vermont Home 2012

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with red cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Tuscan-Style Home

NSPJ Architects

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback and red floor.

Eccentric Influences

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

"From the very beginning, it was obvious that Kerry Taylor is a creative, calm, solution oriented person who deals with challenges extremely well. His professionalism, knowledge, and work ethic are exemplary and his crew mirrors every one of those qualities. From structural problems that required immediate resolution to working around other contractors (flooring, windows), to everyday cleanup and protection of our surroundings, they did it all. Kerry designed and built special structures to support the cabinet crown moldings that we had purchased and which turned out not to be as we expected. We hadn't decided on everything ahead of time and the necessary resulting change orders were very decently priced and well documented in his invoices and receipts. He came in absolutely on budget and on time because he knows how to efficiently manage a project so that the workflow is smooth. We will absolutely call on him for future projects." ~ Avis D, Client Single bowl sink, double faucets, under cabinet led lighting, TV center, key cabinet, spice rack pull out, toe kick drawer, rollouts, stainless steel hood, pendant, solar tube, appliance garage. Photo by: Kerry W. Taylor

The Hill Residence

McKeithan Design Studio, LLC

The Hill Kitchen is a one of a kind space. This was one of my first jobs I worked on in Nashville, TN. The Client just fired her cabinet guy and gave me a call out of the blue to ask if I can design and build her kitchen. Well, I like to think it was a match made in heaven. The Hill's Property was out in the country and she wanted a country kitchen with a twist. All the upper cabinets were pretty much built on-site. The 150 year old barn wood was stubborn with a mind of it's own. All the red, black glaze, lower cabinets were built at our shop. All the joints for the upper cabinets were joint together using box and finger joints. To top it all off we left as much patine as we could on the upper cabinets and topped it off with layers of wax on top of wax. The island was also a unique piece in itself with a traditional white with brown glaze the island is just another added feature. What makes this kitchen is all the details such as the collection of dishes, baskets and stuff. It's almost as if we built the kitchen around the collection. Photo by Kurt McKeithan

Prairie House

Worth Design Build, Inc.

Studio Laguna Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Ceiling beams from barn

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Two islands work well in this rustic kitchen designed with knotty alder cabinets by Studio 76 Home. This kitchen functions well with stained hardwood flooring and granite surfaces; and the slate backsplash adds texture to the space. A Subzero refrigerator and Wolf double ovens and 48-inch rangetop are the workhorses of this kitchen. Photo by Carolyn McGinty

Red, Gray, and Cherry City Kitchen

The Kitchen Specialist

Michael Zirkle
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Country Retreat

Rill Architects

James Ray Spahn
Inspiration for a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Norwegian Retreat

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Summer Flame Cabinetry

Kitchen Mart

Designer: Jim Howard
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Our Work

Cook Building Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Post & Beam: Kitchen

The Look Interiors

Custom cabinetry designed by The Look Interiors. We’ve got tons more photos on our profile; check out our other projects to find some great new looks for your ideabook! Photography by Matthew Milone.

Schuler Cabinetry in Red and White Icing

Lowes of Porterville California

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Grandfather Country Club Home

Distinctive Cabinetry of the High Country

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Charlotte with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and with island.

Kitchen with Red Cabinets and Granite 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!