Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Fresh Maple Kitchen Remodel

Powell Construction

The kitchen is a mix of existing and new cabinets that were made to match. Marmoleum (a natural sheet linoleum) flooring sets the kitchen apart in the home’s open plan. It is also low maintenance and resilient underfoot. Custom stainless steel countertops match the appliances, are low maintenance and are, uhm, stainless!

Interior Photography

LINEAR Photography

Designed by EcoMinded Solutions
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Custom Estate Home at The Forest at Pevely Farms in Eureka

Hibbs Homes

Large gourmet kitchen Designer kitchen featuring: Oversized island with granite countertops Upgraded appliance package including side-by-side refrigerator/freezer Large walk-in pantry with desk area Hardwood flooring https://www.hibbshomes.com/new-home-in-development-at-the-forest-at-pevely-farms-in-eureka

De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel
Transitional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Beach Cabin Remodel

EFA inc.

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Gertruda Ave. Redondo Beach, CA

Cabinet City

ABH
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Design Ideas by Waypoint Living Spaces

Waypoint Living Spaces

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cozy Craftsman

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Raleigh with vinyl floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Dilworth New Build - Living & Kitchen Design

House of Nomad

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, marble benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks

Tina Marie Interior Design

Stephen Allen Photography
Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Marblehead Kitchen Remodel

Walczak Design And Build

Jeremiah True Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Finished Projects

Beagle & Potts

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Streyffeler

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Grimes Custom Barn Home

QB Homes

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

CJM

CJM Communities

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Atlanta Architect's Kitchen Featuring Locally Quarried White Cherokee US Marble

Polycor

The dark blue painted cabinetry and brass hardware pair perfectly with the historic White Cherokee marble slabs from Polycor's Georgia marble quarry in nearby Tate. Photo: Lauren Rubinstein

Denver Wash Park 1900's Bungalow Pop Top

Beautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration

The existing kitchen was completely remodeled to create a compact chef's kitchen. The client is a true chef, who teaches cooking classes, and we were able to get a professional grade kitchen in an 11x7 footprint! The new island creates adequate prep space. The bookcases on the front add a ton of storage and interesting display in an otherwise useless walkway. The South wall is the exposed brick original to the 1900's home. To compliment the brick, we chose a warm nutmeg stain in cherry cabinets. The countertops are a durable quartz that look like marble but are sturdy enough for this work horse kitchen. The retro pendants are oversized to add a lot of interest in this small space. Complete Kitchen remodel to create a Chef's kitchen Open shelving for storage and display Gray subway tile Pendant lights

Elegant California Ranch

Keeping Interiors

A spacious kitchen with contrasting cabinet finish and countertop on the island. The polished nickel pendent lights add a little shine and glamour, while the marble herringbone backsplash and open shelves finish the sophisticated and contemporary look for this kitchen. Photo Credit: Jim Barstch

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!