Custom faux finish cabinetry, distressed wood beams and rock wall with inset windows. Tile backsplash, wood floors and custom cooktop island with stove and vent-a-hood. Hand scraped wood flooring. Butcher block bar top and granite countertops.

Grayhawk | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

This kitchen has a "Traditional" design with an "Old World" twist. The kitchen is comprised of a painted cream, knotty alder, distressed door and a contrasting dark stained, knotty alder, distressed island. The combination of light and dark wood is a classic move in Traditional design, but the distressing tilts in the direction of Old World. The Counter tops are a combination of Quartz in the kitchen and an earth tone granite on the island to anchor the color palette. We kept the original brick to use as backsplash and the project is all built on "wood plank" porcelain tile. Enjoy!

Before and After Kitchens

OTW Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen

Novare Renovation & Design

A mix of cherry, paint with glaze and a faux finish on the hood. Refinished oak hardwood flooring. Granite countertops.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and travertine splashback.

KITCHEN REMODEL

Bev Moriarty Interiors, LLC

The staggered heights of the cabinets give more storage, expand the space, and add interest.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Wilton Kitchen Remodel

Casci DesignWorks Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Cucine

Studio di Architettura Pontello

La cucina è stata ricavata in una vecchia cantina in pietra. Per eliminare l'umidità esternamente è stato realizzato un ampio scannafosso. I mobili sono in legno di pioppo di recupero con piani di travertino tabacco. La lampada al centro è stata realizzata su disegno stilizzando l'idea del Giogo dei Bovi

Old Palm

Cabinet Encounters

Photo of a large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with panelled appliances, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Paradise- New Build

Lyrd Interiors

Inspiration for a kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Ain't nobody here but us chickens

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and an integrated sink.

South Raleigh Remodel

Home Enrich

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and coffered.

Traditional Kitchen

Custom Woodworking Cabinetry & Design LLC

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Gaillardia Estate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Young Brothers - countertop material/fabrication/installation
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Dark Corner Remodel

First Choice Custom Builders

Primary kitchen

Chase Ryan

Custom cabinetry, wood beams, and lost wax cast chandelier with tortoise shell bowls.
Photo of an expansive traditional eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Beautiful Rustic Transitional Kitchen

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchens

Spivey Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Before and After Kitchens

OTW Interiors

Ivory Cream Latte Cottage / Wentwood

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark maple cabientry in Ivory Cream with Latte glaze and cottage finish, Cambria Wentwood quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood plank tile floor, tumbled stone backsplash

Soft Modern

JP Malone

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and Travertine 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!