This kitchen, in a 1920's Craftsman-style home, was given a fresh new look with a gut renovation that removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room allowing the light to spread through the main level. The homeowner is a fabulous home chef and he can now cook, teach and entertain at the same time.

Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild

Michael Robert Construction

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Diner Extension London 1930's Semi

The Stratton Interior Collective

Large Kitchen Diner Herringbone Parquet flooring Crittal Style doors
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

San Francisco Sunset

Marin Cabinet Studio, Inc

White and bright combines with natural elements for a serene San Francisco Sunset Neighborhood experience.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Pool House

William Leavy Architecture PLLC

This is an example of a beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.

Artisan Home Tour Staging // Kansas City 2020

Amethyst Home

This fall, Amethyst had the opportunity to partner with Freeman Custom Homes of Kansas City to furnish this 5000 sq ft European Modern designed home for the Artisan Home Tour 2020! Every square inch of this home was magical -- from the secret staircase in the master bath leading to a private shuttered plunge pool to the vaulted kitchen with sky high mushroom colored cabinetry and handmade zellige tile. We met the builders during the cabinetry phase and watching their final, thoughtful design details evolve was such full of over-the-top surprises like the unique valet-like storage in the entry and limestone fireplace! As soon as we saw their vision for the home, we knew our furnishings would be a great match as our design style celebrates handmade rugs, artisan handmade custom seating, old-meets-new art, and let's be honest -- we love to go big! They trusted us to do our thing on the entire main level and we enjoyed every minute. The load in took 3 full trucks and fortunately for us -- the homeowners fell in love with several pieces so our uninstall trip was significantly lighter. I think we were all a little emotional leaving this masterpiece but sooooo happy for the owners and just hoping we get invited to a Christmas party... Here are some of the highlights -- 90% of the furnishings and rugs were from our shop and we filled in the gaps with some extra special pieces!

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

The custom Butler's Panty showcases high gloss navy cabinetry, which conceals both a Scotsman Ice Maker and Sub Zero Refrigerator Drawers. The custom mosaic backsplash is created from gold harlequin interlocking pieces.

Anaheim Hills

Benedict August

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Skirton, Kitchen & Interiors project, Alresford, Hampshire

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Beautiful handmade painted kitchen near Alresford Hampshire. Traditionally built from solid hardwood, 30mm thick doors, drawer fronts and frames. Trimmed with real oak interiors and walnut. Every unit was custom built to suit the client requirements. Not detail was missed.

High Dr.

bootlace design and build

Photo of an expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cape Cod in San Marino

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Traditional Cape Cod with open concept floorplan and two islands. Features include skylight, nickel sinks. custom drying drawers, painted cabinets and massive 7 light bay window.

Mountain Avenue

JK interior living

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

The Hamlin

Affinity Homes LLC

Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highland Park Transitional

Danes Custom Homes

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Caxambas

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Amber Frederiksen Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Suburban Traditional

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Virginia Gut Remodel

Devon Grace Interiors

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

Martis Camp Dream Kitchen

Vista Pointe Architectural Systems LLC

Kelly and Stone Architects photo. 4L bifold window with dark bronze twin point locking hardware.
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Panelled 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!