This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

Award Winning Kitchen Remodel

GMT Home Designs Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

The Cley Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

This classic country kitchen shows shaker at its best with the use of simple lines made beautiful through use of natural colour and material throughout. From the smooth Carrara marble to the resilient oak end grain island, multiple work surfaces give a varied and tactile feel to the room and maintain the natural ambience.

Valerio Residence

Hayley Bridges Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fresh Off the Farm

David Lund Design

PHOTO: Fresh Coast Collective
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, dark wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection

User

Design ideas for a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

New York Loft

Casa Mia USA Inc.

This is an example of a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and with island.

Traditional Pantry

CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY

Traditional white pantry. Ten feet tall with walnut butcher block counter top, Shaker drawer fronts, polished chrome hardware, baskets with canvas liners, pullouts for canned goods and cooking sheet slots.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Open Kitchen

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

The Raynham Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

This beautiful kitchen embodies all the traditionalism of shaker design with some classic embellishments, such as aperture beading attached to the face frames and bold contrasts of colour between timeless oak and pelt purple with a neutral grey background. The simplicity and minimalist appeal continues with stylish pewter handles and glazed panels on the upper cabinets, to reflect light and illuminate the cabinets' feature piece contents and beautiful oak interior.

Paleface Ranch

Van Wicklen Design

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Brier

The Here Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Maroubra House 01

BJB Architects

Inspiration for a beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Kitchen Design

Dalm Construction Ltd.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Interior Photography for Clare Topham Interior Design

Daniella Cesarei Photography

Daniella Cesarei
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors and no island.

Transitional Kitchens

Schreck Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Downtown Historic Transform - Northville

Emery Design | Build

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Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Wood Benchtops 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!