Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Napoli Drive

Martin Construction Company

Mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured benchtop and green cabinets.

El Segundo Farmhouse

StyleQ Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Arlington Oasis Kitchen

Liz Mearns | Imagine Design

White cabinets flanking the kitchen blend in with the walls, drawing the eye to the rustic open shelving and beautiful indigo-painted center island. The wooden stools and other natural accents add instant warmth. Photo Credit - Jenn Verrier Photography @jennverrier

Amber Hills Redesign - Kitchen

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and quartz benchtops.

Secluded Ct

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Large transitional kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and multiple islands.

Tamarisk

Beyond Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Arrowhead Ski Pad

Reed Design Group

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Paseo Olivos

Streamline Construction

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Modern

Vine Street Design

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Corner Cottage

N&K Interiors

Inspiration for a country galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

The Lake House

Urban Restoration

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and panelled appliances.

Rustic Kitchen

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Christine & Brendan

The Cabinetry

Tara Callow
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hilltop Kitchen & Dining

Elena Calabrese Design & Decor

Michelle Drewes
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, grey benchtop, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, a drop-in sink and light hardwood floors.

U-District Contemporary Tudor Remodel

RW Anderson Homes

Interior Design by ecd Design LLC This newly remodeled home was transformed top to bottom. It is, as all good art should be “A little something of the past and a little something of the future.” We kept the old world charm of the Tudor style, (a popular American theme harkening back to Great Britain in the 1500’s) and combined it with the modern amenities and design that many of us have come to love and appreciate. In the process, we created something truly unique and inspiring. RW Anderson Homes is the premier home builder and remodeler in the Seattle and Bellevue area. Distinguished by their excellent team, and attention to detail, RW Anderson delivers a custom tailored experience for every customer. Their service to clients has earned them a great reputation in the industry for taking care of their customers. Working with RW Anderson Homes is very easy. Their office and design team work tirelessly to maximize your goals and dreams in order to create finished spaces that aren’t only beautiful, but highly functional for every customer. In an industry known for false promises and the unexpected, the team at RW Anderson is professional and works to present a clear and concise strategy for every project. They take pride in their references and the amount of direct referrals they receive from past clients. RW Anderson Homes would love the opportunity to talk with you about your home or remodel project today. Estimates and consultations are always free. Call us now at 206-383-8084 or email Ryan@rwandersonhomes.com.

Kitchens

Supan Builders

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Goes Coastal

Interiology Design Co.

James R. Salomon Photography.
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cottage Kitchen Remodel - Long Beach, CA

Morey Remodeling Group

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Healdsburg Kitchen

Marea Clark Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets 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!