Wellborn Premier Prairie Maple Shaker Doors, Bleu Color, Amerock Satin Brass Bar Pulls, Delta Satin Brass Touch Faucet, Kraus Deep Undermount Sik, Gray Quartz Countertops, GE Profile Slate Gray Matte Finish Appliances, Brushed Gold Light Fixtures, Floor & Decor Printed Porcelain Tiles w/ Vintage Details, Floating Stained Shelves for Coffee Bar, Neptune Synergy Mixed Width Water Proof San Marcos Color Vinyl Snap Down Plank Flooring, Brushed Nickel Outlet Covers, Zline Drop in 30" Cooktop, Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan, Double Super Trash Pullout, & Spice Rack, this little Galley has it ALL!

Kitchen Renovation in Santa Monica

California Skyline Remodeling

Rustic modern kitchen design with newly constructed center island. All new rustic iron appliances, with slab countertops.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

emily lauderback stewart design and renovation

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and multi-coloured floor.

Farm House

Ginkgo House Architecture

Shane Quesinberry
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and coloured appliances.

Vicente Ave

Greenfield Building & Remodeling

Architect Gary Earl Parsons Photo by Chris D'Andrea
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, green floor and brown benchtop.

Silverlake/Brier

Landmark Building Inc

Custom kitchen by Landmark Building Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, painted wood floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, green floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Handy drawer with charging point - to tidy away any cables.
This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Walk In Pantry

Homes by Design

This walk in pantry combines modern clean lines with a "retro" feel.
Inspiration for a large modern galley kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lowcountry Chic Custom Home

Pearce Scott Architects

Beach style u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Cherry Craftsman Bungalow

Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors

Thomas Del Brase
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Custom made pull out drawers created using oak crates. Oak cabinets painted with Farrow & Ball Down Pipe provide a rustic contrast. Oak worktops and shelving along with slate tiles provide storage and hooks for the cups.

Kitchen & Dining Space - View 4

ArchiNature Photography

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Blue and White Farmhouse

S&W Kitchens

Beautiful, recently remodeled blue and white farmhouse kitchen in Winter Park, Florida. The cabinets are Omega, Renner style - Blue Lagoon on the island and Pearl on the perimeter. The countertops and backsplash are Cambria Delgatie and Gold. The range is La Cornue CornuFe 110 in Provence Blue. Frigidaire refrigerator.

Mr & Mrs Young

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Historic Craftsman Bungalow

Parcels Design Studio

Photography: Rickie Agapito Built by: S&W Kitchens Working with old homes requires careful planning and selection of materials. The clients wanted to keep with the Arts and Crafts aesthetics of this 1923 bungalow. Modern conveniences such as a USB charging drawer, LED lighting, and interior cabinet storage options all help to bring this space together.

Kitchen

LAURA LAKIN DESIGN

Gemma Reynolds www.gemrey.com
Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and coloured appliances.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!