Crown Point Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands and grey floor.

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The rustic 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

White Shaker Kitchen with soapstone countertops

Bouchard-Pierce

Designer: Matt Welch Contractor: Adam Lambert Photographer: Mark Bayer
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

"Quaker Boys School" Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Shenandoah Kitchen & Home

Farmhouse Kitchen remodel in original Quaker Boys School building, now a family home. A true turnkey project, we incorporated the homeowner's need for modern conveniences while staying true to the style of the building. An antique oak barn beam mantle, exposed original log walls, antique brick reclaimed from an old charcoal factory out west, and barn siding oak flooring made this a labor of love!

Lynne & Alex's 1909 Colonial Revival

Arciform

New cabinetry in the kitchen was crafted to closely match the originals in the butler's pantry, which connects the kitchen and dining room. - Photo Art Portraits

Kitchens

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with panelled appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Craftsman Birch Kitchen

Full Circle Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback and light hardwood floors.

Upper West Side Wonderful

JMorris Design

Floral Glass Mosaic tile makes cooking a pleasure.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Culinary Arts & Crafts

Brendan Flanigan Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Peppermill & Englishpub Thin Brick Kitchen - North Carolina

General Shale

Rustic kitchen design featuring 50/50 blend of Peppermill and Englishpub thin brick with Ivory Buff mortar.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback and black benchtop.

Saucon Valley Classic

Jarrett Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Going Green @ Lake Gaston

LuxeMark Company

Photos by Tad Davis
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead is a beautiful farmhouse with Georgian and Victorian period rooms as well as a craftsman style addition from the early 1900s. The original house was from the late 18th century, and the barn structure shortly after that. The client desired architectural styles for her new master suite, revamped kitchen, and family room, that paid close attention to the individual eras of the home. The master suite uses antique furniture from the Georgian era, and the floral wallpaper uses stencils from an original vintage piece. The kitchen and family room are classic farmhouse style, and even use timbers and rafters from the original barn structure. The expansive kitchen island uses reclaimed wood, as does the dining table. The custom cabinetry, milk paint, hand-painted tiles, soapstone sink, and marble baking top are other important elements to the space. The historic home now shines. Eric Roth

Four Barns Farm

Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors

Linda Hall
Design ideas for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and soapstone benchtops.

Eco Transitional

EnviroHomeDesign LLC

EnviroHomeDesign LLC
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

New In-Store Display

Sam's Ceramic Tile, Kitchen & Bath

New Plato Kitchen display in our Mahopac, NY showroom. Soapstone counter top with one piece soapstone sink. Island has a cherry butcher block counter top. Sage hand molded tiles back splash.

West Hills Portland-Contemporary Kitchen

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

Custom rolling baking center.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Picturesque Parkside

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Villanova Restored Barn

Main Line Kitchen Design

Restored Barn. White Shaker kitchen with rustic reclaimed wood Island. Large casement windows and professional appliances. Hood in front of windows. Lofted ceilings. Speed oven. Very large porcelain tiles. extra large pendant lights.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The open concept Great Room includes the Kitchen, Breakfast, Dining, and Living spaces. The dining room is visually and physically separated by built-in shelves and a coffered ceiling. Windows and french doors open from this space into the adjacent Sunroom. The wood cabinets and trim detail present throughout the rest of the home are highlighted here, brightened by the many windows, with views to the lush back yard. The large island features a pull-out marble prep table for baking, and the counter is home to the grocery pass-through to the Mudroom / Butler's Pantry.

Kitchen with Soapstone 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!