Mark Roskams
Photo of a large transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean in Red Rock East

Ranieri Construction LLC

Kitchen view from the family room
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Deerfield Rd, Southampton

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

West Bloomfield Kitchen Remodel

Designs By Liv

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, no island, white floor and grey benchtop.

The Roads Mansion

RCS WoodCrafters

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Dover Old World Kitchen

Dedham Cabinet Shop

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island and grey floor.

Backlit Miterfolded Quartzite project

Sheppard's Countertops

Eric Elberson
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets and white floor.

Dark Green Shaker Style Kitchen

Tom Howley

This striking shaker style kitchen in a sophisticated shade of dark green makes a real style statement. The touchstones of traditional Shaker design; functionality, purpose and honesty are re-interpreted for the 21st century in stunning, handcrafted cabinetry, a showpiece island with seating and high-end appliances.

Custom kitchen renovation

Piperbear Designs

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, quartz benchtops, black appliances, marble floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Blueridge

12-Gauge Electric Inc.

designed by @D. Zucker Design
This is an example of an expansive transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Spectra Design Build

This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and no island.

Philly Rowhouse Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Arbor Cove

Kitchen and Home design

White porcelain counter tops, white kitchen cabinet and bronze hardware.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Off-White Shaker Kitchen

Bath Bespoke

View of the double larder in the shaker kitchen in a home near Bath, Somerset. For the counter tops, we used 30mm Silestone in Blanco Zeus. To create a seamless finish, we also used this Silestone to craft a moulded sink and finished the result with a sleek Perrin and Rowe tap. To finish off the look, we also tiled the floor with Topps Tiles ‘Stadia Cliff Tile’ and crafted an exterior door at the back of the kitchen which led the occupants out into the garden.

Transitional butlers pantry

AMI Design

Dark wood cabinetry complimented by grey stone counter. Modern/transtional kitchen design
Photo of a large transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey cabinets, metal splashback, marble floors and brown floor.

Pattern Play Kitchen

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This expansive kitchen was done by Bilotta senior designer in collaboration with Nancy Epstein, founder and CEO of Artistic Tile, for Nancy’s son and daughter-in-law’s home. Frameless Rutt Regency cabinetry is featured in two different finishes: linen white paint on the perimeter and stained walnut on the island. Almost all surfaces are Calacatta Gold marble but in a variety of formats and finishes, obviously all by Artistic Tile. The backsplash, including the dramatic arched wall the houses the range and hood, features elongated brick tiles with a honed finish. The underside of the arch is lined with polished mosaics and the countertops are 2” thick slabs, polished. The flooring is the only surface in a different material – for that they used Artistic Tile’s “Vestige Ash”, a limestone with a brushed finish in a chevron pattern that creates texture and really shows the stone’s veining. In an article in Traditional Home, written by Amy Elbert, Nancy commented, “Everything has some weight, some girth to it. A common design mistake is making things too skinny. You want to feel the tile’s majesty and its beauty.” Rita added, “We always played with a delicate balance between contemporary and traditional elements.” The two stainless steel undermount sinks are Franke with Dornbracht faucets. There are various different work zones making it also a very functional space, aside from being sophisticated and elegant overall. There is the cooking area with the 36” range and custom hood on one wall; the island holds the main sink and a dishwasher; another wall houses the full height, 36” wide stainless steel refrigerator and freezer; and the sink wall (with a beautiful view to the backyard) has another dishwasher as well as refrigerator drawers. The circular dining table for six is by Zoffany and the chairs are “Normandie” by Artistic Frame with Duralee fabric. Photo Credit Francesco Lagnese

Heritage Home Renovation

Mairead and Co Interiors

Bespoke Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and pink benchtop.

Portadown House

Blackstone Media

Andrew Vaughan
Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Belfast with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen featuring Calacatta Marvbe Countertops

Marble of the World

Contemporary kitchen featuring Calacatta Extra Marble countertop and back splash. Calacatta Extra is an exclusive white marble with deep taupe veining and occasional gray highlights. Its sophisticated and elegant appearance will elevate any project from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Photography by Ron Rosenzweig

Quaktertown Kitchen

Jarrett Design

This project was a long labor of love. The clients adored this eclectic farm home from the moment they first opened the front door. They knew immediately as well that they would be making many careful changes to honor the integrity of its old architecture. The original part of the home is a log cabin built in the 1700’s. Several additions had been added over time. The dark, inefficient kitchen that was in place would not serve their lifestyle of entertaining and love of cooking well at all. Their wish list included large pro style appliances, lots of visible storage for collections of plates, silverware, and cookware, and a magazine-worthy end result in terms of aesthetics. After over two years into the design process with a wonderful plan in hand, construction began. Contractors experienced in historic preservation were an important part of the project. Local artisans were chosen for their expertise in metal work for one-of-a-kind pieces designed for this kitchen – pot rack, base for the antique butcher block, freestanding shelves, and wall shelves. Floor tile was hand chipped for an aged effect. Old barn wood planks and beams were used to create the ceiling. Local furniture makers were selected for their abilities to hand plane and hand finish custom antique reproduction pieces that became the island and armoire pantry. An additional cabinetry company manufactured the transitional style perimeter cabinetry. Three different edge details grace the thick marble tops which had to be scribed carefully to the stone wall. Cable lighting and lamps made from old concrete pillars were incorporated. The restored stone wall serves as a magnificent backdrop for the eye- catching hood and 60” range. Extra dishwasher and refrigerator drawers, an extra-large fireclay apron sink along with many accessories enhance the functionality of this two cook kitchen. The fabulous style and fun-loving personalities of the clients shine through in this wonderful kitchen. If you don’t believe us, “swing” through sometime and see for yourself! Matt Villano Photography

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Marble 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!