The homeowner's wide range of tastes coalesces in this lovely kitchen and mudroom. Vintage, modern, English, and mid-century styles form one eclectic and alluring space. Rift-sawn white oak cabinets in warm almond, textured white subway tile, white island top, and a custom white range hood lend lots of brightness while black perimeter countertops and a Laurel Woods deep green finish on the island and beverage bar balance the palette with a unique twist on farmhouse style.

Lakeside Cottage

The Kennebec Company

Simply Kennebec Cabinets in Benjamin Moore "Tarrytown Green" with a satin finish/
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lovely Lavender Custom Kitchen

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Kitchen remodel with custom color lavender island and perimeter cabinets in gray-white, quartz countertops, ceramic fan mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel apron front sink, and white oak wood floors.

Aberdeen Village at The Point

Freshwater Interior Design Co.

Light and bright kitchen renovation filled with texture
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Workstation kitchen sinks

Rachiele Custom Sinks

Dual tier, tri-level custom stainless teel workstation sink featuring 316L surgical grade stainless and a whopping 18" interior bowl space above AND below the ledge system. This allows for standard half sheet pans to fit on the top tier and the floor of the sink. Our client had petrified wood quarried in Romania made into her countertops throughout the kitchen.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Design Done Wright

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

How cute is the new bar with it's glass cabinets and stemware holder for the glasses?
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Marissa Green Look

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Our St. Pete studio gave this gorgeous home a beautiful makeover with a neutral color palette that nicely highlights the thoughtful design details. We added cottage-style barn doors for the bathroom giving it an elegant charm that heightens the stunning designs of the space. In the kitchen, we used the classic black and white theme, punctuated with organic elements like plants and wooden shelves that create a warm, lived-in feel. We added an attractive area rug in the dining room along with beautiful artwork and statement lighting to create visual interest. In the powder room, soft blue walls, a stylish console sink, and an elegant gold-rimmed mirror add panache. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/

Lupton Drive

Julian Design

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse

Main Street Cabinet Co.

Photo of a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Green with Envy

Yancy Interior Design

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom coffered ceilings

WL Kitchen & Home

We offer a wide variety of coffered ceilings, custom made in different styles and finishes to fit any space and taste. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #cofferedceiling #customceiling #ceilingdesign #classicaldesign #traditionalhome #crown #finishcarpentry #finishcarpenter #exposedbeams #woodwork #carvedceiling #paneling #custombuilt #custombuilder #kitchenceiling #library #custombar #barceiling #livingroomideas #interiordesigner #newjerseydesigner #millwork #carpentry #whiteceiling #whitewoodwork #carved #carving #ornament #librarydecor #architectural_ornamentation

Pops of Wood Against the Repose Gray Cabinetry

KraftMaster Renovations

Warm farmhouse kitchen nestled in the suburbs has a welcoming feel, with soft repose gray cabinets, two islands for prepping and entertaining and warm wood contrasts.

Ardmore Eclectic Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Emerald Hills Kitchen

JBR Designs

We removed the wall separating the dining room and the kitchen to expand the feeling and flow of the new kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Bohemian Famrhouse

GOGO Design Group

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Bennett Orchard

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and dark hardwood floors.

Rancho Refugio

Elliott & Pohls Construction

Location: Santa Ynez, CA // Type: Remodel & New Construction // Architect: Salt Architect // Designer: Rita Chan Interiors // Lanscape: Bosky // #RanchoRefugioSY --- Featured in Sunset, Domino, Remodelista, Modern Luxury Interiors

Houston Spanish Colonial

Wamhoff Design | Build

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Stainless Steel 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!