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.

Oak Island with microwave drawer

Marvista Design + Build

The oak island was designed with furniture-like end panels to frame the cabinetry and anchor the microwave drawer.
Country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lago Mar - Condo by the Sea, Fort Lauderdale

Nadine Greenstein Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

A kitchen in a 1916 four-square. Not a museum-quality restoration. Rather, a mix of historically correct elements and fun, eclectic, bohemian accents.

Lake View

JWT Associates

We added this pantry cabinet in a small nook off the kitchen. The lower cabinet doors have a wire mesh insert. Dutch doors lead to the backyard.
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and shaker cabinets.

Howard Cottage

Heiberg Cummings Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lookout Mountain

Luxe Remodel

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

Craftsman Kitchen & Addition

Martha Penzenik Architects

KT Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, light wood cabinets, white splashback and timber splashback.

Colorful English Farmhouse

Canyon Design Build

We designed this kitchen around a Wedgwood stove in a 1920s brick English farmhouse in Trestle Glenn. The concept was to mix classic design with bold colors and detailing. Photography by: Indivar Sivanathan www.indivarsivanathan.com

Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry

Tim Moss

Emma Lewis
Inspiration for a country galley separate kitchen in London with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances and grey floor.

A Family Affair

309design

Salvaged chestnut creates a dramatic organic backsplash in this family, friendly euro-country kitchen. Seude finish soapstone quartz countertops add refinement and the warm shaker cabinets add a touch of classic country design. Glass front cabinets and a beverage center at the 'butler's pantry' create visual interest and functionality for a busy family. The horizontal picket tile backsplash is an effective counterpoint to the chestnut and its gloss finish is the perfect accent to the dark matte countertops. A large peninsula adds functional seating and serving space for entertaining. It's a light, bright and modern kitchen for a family living in their forever home.

Kitchen in Log Cabin

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

Stainless steal appliances gives your kitchen the appearance of modern and sleek.
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Concrete counter tops with gray base cabinets and green base cabinets for island. Floating shelves with shiplap backsplash. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Roca Vista Residence

Allison Merritt Design, LLC

Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped eat-in 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 and white benchtop.

Brookhaven, Georgia

Drake House Construction & Design

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.

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.

Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry

Tim Moss

Emma Lewis
This is an example of a country galley separate kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, with island and grey floor.

Coal Creek Canyon Cabin

G Squared Design

Photo Credits: Pixil Studios
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Antique Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Revival Style Kitchen & Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Revival-style kitchen
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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!