Martin King Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Ocean Front Luxury

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Brad Peebles
This is an example of a large tropical open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multiple islands.

Kencot

Closa

Adam Carter
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, limestone floors and with island.

Radlett Kitchen

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Peden & Pringle Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Cape Cod in San Marino

Charmean Neithart Interiors

This is an example of an expansive l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Auszug in Shaker Küche

Welter & Welter GmbH

Welter & Welter Köln Cook´s Blue - Die blaue Shaker Küche Zuerst waren die Bodenfliesen, dann ist die Küche gebaut worden. Wir haben diese Küche nach den Wünschen des Kunden an den Raum angepasst. Die Küche ist mit 11m² sehr klein, aber offen zum großen Wohnraum. Die Insel ist der Mittelpunkt der Wohnung, hier werden Plätzchen gebacken, Hausaufgaben gemacht oder in der Sonne gefrühstückt. Der Kühlschrank und Einbaubackofen wurden aus der alten Küche übernommen, das Gaskochfeld ist neu. Das Kochfeld würde bewusst nicht in die Insel geplant, hier ist später noch eine Haube geplant und dies würde die Küche zu stark vom Wohnraum abtrennen. Der Einbaubackofen wurde bewusst in der Rückseite der Insel "versteckt", so ist er von der Raumseite aus nicht zu sehen. Die Arbeitsplatten sind aus Eiche, mit durchgehender Lamelle, als Besonderheit wurde hier die Arbeitsplatte der Insel auf dem Sideboard-Schrank fortgeführt. Die Muschelgriffe sind aus England im Industriedesign gehalten. Der Spülstein ist von Villeroy und Boch, 90cm Breit mit 2 Becken, der Geschirrspüler von Miele ist Vollintegriert. Die ganze Küche ist aus Vollholz und handlackiert mit Farben von Farrow and Ball aus England.

Oak & Painted Wimborne Kitchen in Cream and Blue with Natural Oak

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

Elegant Traditional Kitchen Beaded Inset

Strathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets

This kitchen was part of a remodel project on Kiawah Island, SC done in a simple white beaded inset doorstyle with contrasting soft grey island that matches the custom built in china hutches seen from the kitchen.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

Deep Creek Lakehouse Kitchen

Premier Granite And Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and multi-coloured floor.

THE PICTURE HOUSE, BALHAM

NOTO Architects

Featuring a handmade, hand-painted kitchen, with marble surfaces and warm metal tones throughout.
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Dark Grey Kitchen

Tom Howley

This stunning dark grey kitchen incorporates the highest quality ingredients for exceptional style and luxury living; handcrafted bespoke cabinetry is meticulously made to fit the exact dimensions of the room and create ingenious storage solutions to maximise every inch of space. The cabinetry is finished in our exclusive paint colour, Dewberry, a richly indulgent dark grey shade. The quality of this kitchen with its solidly constructed cabinetry is unmistakable. The double pantry keeps all of your cupboard ingredients in one place – it’s a great solution for kitchens with architectural features such as wall-to-wall windows or bi-fold doors because you don’t need as many wall units.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

A London Town House Kitchen By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

A stunning period property in the heart of London, the homeowners of this beautiful town house have created a stunning, boutique hotel vibe throughout, and Burlanes were commissioned to design and create a kitchen with charisma and rustic charm. Handpainted in Farrow & Ball 'Studio Green', the Burlanes Hoyden cabinetry is handmade to fit the dimensions of the room exactly, complemented perfectly with Silestone worktops in 'Iconic White'.

ELEGANCE

HUNTINGTON ID

Full home remodel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

491 Ellsworth

The Fresh Room by Tammy Parker

Small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

British West Indies Custom Home in Naples

Simonsen-Hickok Interiors

Photo of a large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Charcoal Kitchen

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
Design ideas for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Limestone Floors 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!