Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake

Sanderson Photography, Inc.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and timber splashback.

Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

This was a new construction kitchen. The family wanted white cabinets with a bit of a farmhouse feel.
Large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

Vermont Hillside Perch

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and ceramic floors.

Sandy Point Condo Kitchen Renovation

Belle Maison Interiors LLC

The prior kitchen was cramped and lacked space. By removing the peninsula and replacing with an island it opened up the space for entertaining. Cliq Studios Austin concealed hinge white and studio gray cabinets were paired with reclaimed wood posts and backsplash to give the space a modern but rustic feel.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design ideas for a large country galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey floor, white splashback, timber splashback, cement tiles, no island and white benchtop.

Historic Providence, RI Kitchen Remodel

JKB Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brookhaven, Georgia

Drake House Construction & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Passion Project- Whitman, MA

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and brown floor.

Seaside Sophistication

Toledo Geller

Jacob Snavely
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Genius Bar

Rosewood Custom Builders

Rosewood Custom Builders
Country kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Coastal Signature Homes

Tom Jenkins Photography Kitchen pendants: Hinkley Lighitng, Pace Lighting (Fletcher Pendant) Faucet: Brizo Sink: Kohler Cabinet Knobs: Top Knobs
Design ideas for a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, a drop-in sink, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and quartzite benchtops.

Lookout Mountain

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, marble benchtops, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and painted wood floors.

Outdoor Kitchen

Kowalski Granite & Quartz

Leanne Kowalski
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

White Bay

Birdseye Building

Country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pantry for Blue Hydrangeas Blog

California Closets of Michigan

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry

Tim Moss

Emma Lewis
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, no island and grey floor.

West Quebec

Two Fold Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

North Judson IN. Haas Signature Collection, Modern Rustic Inspired Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Cottage (discontinued on Nov 30, 2018) Door Style: Shakertown V Island Cabinets: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Black Door Style: Shakertown V Countertop: Solid Surface Hi-macs, 1/4" Radius edge, 4" coved backsplash, Mesa Granite color

Roca Vista Residence

Allison Merritt Design, LLC

Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Timber Splashback 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!