This property is located in the beautiful California redwoods and yet just a few miles from the beach. We wanted to create a beachy feel for this kitchen, but also a natural woodsy vibe. Mixing materials did the trick. Walnut lower cabinets were balanced with pale blue/gray uppers. The glass and stone backsplash creates movement and fun. The counters are the show stopper in a quartzite with a "wave" design throughout in all of the colors with a bit of sparkle. We love the faux slate floor in varying sized tiles, which is very "sand and beach" friendly. We went with black stainless appliances and matte black cabinet hardware. The entry to the house is in this kitchen and opens to a closet. We replaced the old bifold doors with beautiful solid wood bypass barn doors. Inside one half became a cute coat closet and the other side storage. The old design had the cabinets not reaching the ceiling and the space chopped in half by a peninsula. We opened the room up and took the cabinets to the ceiling. Integrating floating shelves in two parts of the room and glass upper keeps the space from feeling closed in. The round table breaks up the rectangular shape of the room allowing more flow. The whicker chairs and drift wood table top add to the beachy vibe. The accessories bring it all together with shades of blues and cream. This kitchen now feels bigger, has excellent storage and function, and matches the style of the home and its owners. We like to call this style "Beachy Boho". Credits: Bruce Travers Construction Dynamic Design Cabinetry Devi Pride Photography

JFV Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens

Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

Condo White & Gray Kitchen Renovation

ARDesign, Inc.

Older condos have so many restrictions. This project is a great example how within the compounds of a space you can make a kitchen feel larger, open it up to the surrounding areas to create better sight lines and create more storage. Staying true to the clients love for older materials like slate flooring and beautiful antiques from their past. Combining existing older elements with fresh new keeps the charm of a space, yet a fresh updated look. Classic herringbone patterns in marble backsplashes is a great way to tie in the slate and a soft white quartz counter tops for better function. A success of a design!

Kreafle Residence

Signature Cabinetry & Design

Custom island Candlelight Cabinetry Color is Stonehenge Grey
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Custom Transitional Estate

Kimberly Butchko Designs, LLC

Guest house kitchen with breakfast bar.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, grey floor, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

905 Parkland Circle NE Home Staging Photos

MAP Consultants, LLC

Brandon Banes, 360StyleTours.com
Photo of a small u-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Mill Creek

Nest

to salvage existing maple floor and to avoid having the whole floor refinished on the main floor we added a accent piece of cherry to extend the flooring under the new railing ,and as a transition piece on the edge of the kitchen floor and to bring in the cabinets color. Then we replace what was left of the flooring in the kitchen with a durable Indian Autumn slate

Transitional with a Twist

Peter Salerno Inc

Peter Rymwid
Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and slate floors.

Approved Used Kitchen, Magnet Shaker With Utility

Used Kitchen Exchange

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cheshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Carriage House Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, purple floor and black benchtop.

West Chester, PA farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Colella Construction Inc, Kitchen and Bath

colella construction inc
This is an example of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Black Forest

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

This kitchen features stunning white shaker profiled cabinet doors, black forest natural granite benchtop and a beautiful timber chopping block on the island bench. Showcasing many extra features such as wicker basket drawers, corbels, plate racks and stunning glass overheads.

Myrtle

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

Justin Levesque
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

Cross Lake Cabin

Quigley Architects

Modern House Productions
Expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Cloverleaf - A Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen with Charm in North Richland Hills

LoneStar Design Build

Natural elements feature oblong slate flooring and stacked stone for the backsplash. The updated appliances in this kitchen remodel now satisfy the chef’s cooking desires and the family’s palette. A high-end 36” six-burner Thermador range and vent hood allow for greater creative cooking for the family of this North Richland Hills home.

Historic Takoma Park Addition

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and green benchtop.

Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock

FireRock Building Materials

Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Allendale White Shaker Style Kitchen

Howdens

This Shaker kitchen has a simple white matt door paired with a wooden worktop and grey slate vinyl tiles to create a classic design. Mosaic tiles, greenery and oak finishing touches provide a trendy Mediterranean feel to your kitchen.

HAVERTOWN OCEAN INSPIRED KITCHEN RENO

Michelle Gage | Interior Designer

photos: Kyle Born
This is an example of a large eclectic separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Slate 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!