Afton Edge Profile- Mont Blanc Laminate (P1009-VL)
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with quartz benchtops, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Mountain Craftsman One and a half story

Richardson General Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Richmond with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen Design

Cabinetry & Design by GBS

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

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.

Hunter Douglas Design Gallery

Inspired Living Collection

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, no island and white benchtop.

Unique Farmhouse

Brent Cornman Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.

Kitchen Remodels

McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Big EZ Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, with island, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

The Country House

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

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.

Fallen Leaf Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California

K. Donavan

Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Milton Renovation: Beauty & Function

Renew Properties

Large country eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Fort Langley

Shirmar Construction

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lower Level Modern Farmhouse1

Tamsin Design Group

Megan Thiele-Lorenz
Large country galley kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dark Grey Copper Shaker Kitchen

Broadway Bespoke Kitchens

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Extreme makeover in Millbrook

Beckwith Group

Country kitchen with large island; Photo by Brian Beckwith
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

New England Style Kitchen Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

In the remodeled kitchen, the homeowners asked for an "unfitted" or somewhat eclectic and casual New England style. To improve the layout of the space, Neil Kelly Designer Robert Barham completely re-imagined the orientation, moving the refrigerator to a new wall and moving the range from the island to a wall. He also moved the doorway from the living room to a new location to improve the overall flow. Everything in this kitchen was replaced except for the newer appliances and the beautiful exposed wood beams in the ceiling. Highlights of the design include stunning hardwood flooring, a craftsman style island, the custom black range hood, and vintage brass cabinet pulls sourced by the homeowners.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Little Siesta Cottage- 1926 Beach Cottage saved from demolition, moved to this site in 3 pieces and then restored to what we believe is the original architecture

No Fuss Farmhouse Kitchen

Robinwood Kitchens

Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

49th Place

Two Hawks Design and Development

le courneu, kitchen, pot filler, black and white, soapstone, soapstone counter top
Country galley kitchen in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, with island, black benchtop, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown 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!