This basement kitchen felt cold and empty, so we installed custom floating wood shelves and added texture & warmth with accessories. The warm wood tones balance the white and stainless to give cohesion and wow factor that this homeowner was craving.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

Photo of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with concrete floors, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and grey benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen

B&G Cabinet, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Back River Road - condo

the Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

代沢の家

冨田秀雄建築アトリエ

高い勾配天井をもつリビングと連続しながら、こちらは天井を低く抑えたダイニング・キッチン。収納の中には奥様のワークデスクやｱｲﾛﾝ台が納まる収納が組み込まれています。キッチンはIKEAのｷｯﾁﾝ。収納はすべて造り付
This is an example of a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farm House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Farmhouse kitchen with stained and painted custom cabinetry. Beauftiful large island, custom wood range hood, and floating shelves.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bracken

Charla Ray Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

キッチン：素材感を持たせたルーバー：東京都板橋区

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

素材感を持たせて、質感を上げてみたい。そんな時は、無垢の木材に自然由来の塗料を薄く塗って、木の質感を出したいところです。ルーバーの杉材に、浸透系の自然塗料で茶色の塗装をした後、一度布で拭き取る事で木目が浮き立ち、エンジング感を出しています
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bel Air Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

Farmhouse Beauty

Metzler Home Builders

Photo Credit: Vivid Home Photography
Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

スキユハウス　―犬と暮らす、ねじれ屋根の家―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

ステンレスのキッチンと造り付けのダイニングテーブル。 Photo by Masao Nishikawa
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and timber.

ＫＺ邸改修工事

大野設計事務所

Design ideas for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and wallpaper.

River Club Luxury

Blythe Building Company

Modern farmhouse kitchen with shiplap backsplash, blue pendant lights, a butcher block insert on the quartzite kitchen island, plantation shutters, and a custom range hood.

豊橋市石巻町の家2015

株式会社kotori

全体的に白を基調としてスッキリとまとめられたキッチン。キッチン台は天板も白い人工大理石で作られているので内装によく馴染みます。
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Multi-Purpose Pole Barn Conversion in Lafayette, IN

Riverside Construction, LLC

The new kitchen area was designed with a large bank of Wellborn Layton-style maple cabinets finished in a Sable stain and features granite countertops, new lighting, and a Kohler sink. Along with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, this L-shaped kitchen is ready to entertain family and friends, in groups both large or small.

Küche Klassisch

Kreatives Raumdesign Ramona Krenn

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Leipzig with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

White Farmhouse Kitchen Featuring Mullion Doors. Baileytown USA

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Baileytown USA Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: White Doorstyle: Chesapeake Countertops: Laminate, Waterfall Edge, Coved Backsplash, Blackstone Color

Classy Farmhouse

Atlantic Designs

Kitchen with Shiplap 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!