Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse

Designer Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Project Coto

Makkan Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

barn inspired ranch house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

Welcome to the kitchen of your dreams, where everything has a place and everyone can be together!
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Country Bespoke Green Shaker Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Large island in Mange Tout Green with white reflective worktop. Stainless cup-handles, a sink and hob all within the original features of this beautiful home

Stucco and Stone One Story Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Kitchen

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Expansive custom kitchen includes a large main kitchen, breakfast room, separate chef's kitchen, and a large walk-in pantry. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams shows the craftsmanship of the timber framing. Custom cabinetry and metal range hoods by Ayr Cabinet Company, Nappanee. Design by InDesign, Charlevoix. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architectural Drawings by James S. Bates, Architect; Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Parker House

Monika Ross

Inspiration for an expansive scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

French Country Kitchen

Eisenbrandt Companies

The most elegant, cozy, quaint, french country kitchen in the heart of Roland Park. Simple shaker-style white cabinets decorated with a mix of lacquer gold latches, knobs, and ring pulls. Custom french-cafe-inspired hood with an accent of calacattta marble 3x6 subway tile. A center piece of the white Nostalgie Series 36 Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range with Natural Gas and 5 Sealed Brass Burners to pull all the gold accents together. Small custom-built island wrapped with bead board and topped with a honed Calacatta Vagli marble with ogee edges. Black ocean honed granite throughout kitchen to bring it durability, function, and contrast!

Coina

Laladecor - Reformas y Home Staging

Small scandinavian u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Lake Sawyer Remodel

Malone's Landscape Design | Build

Open architecture with exposed beams and wood ceiling create a natural indoor/outdoor ambiance in this midcentury remodel. The kitchen has a bold hexagon tile backsplash and floating shelves with a vintage feel.

Lauren Smyth Residence

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Lauren Smyth designs over 80 spec homes a year for Alturas Homes! Last year, the time came to design a home for herself. Having trusted Kentwood for many years in Alturas Homes builder communities, Lauren knew that Brushed Oak Whisker from the Plateau Collection was the floor for her! She calls the look of her home ‘Ski Mod Minimalist’. Clean lines and a modern aesthetic characterizes Lauren's design style, while channeling the wild of the mountains and the rivers surrounding her hometown of Boise.

Warm Contemporary Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Wright Custom Cabinets Perimeter Cabinets: Sherwin Williams Heron Plume Island Cabinets & Floating Shelves: Natural Walnut Countertops: Quartzite New Tahiti Suede Sink: Blanco Ikon Anthracite

Wolf appliance Kitchen

Distinctive Homes

Small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Charming Cape Kitchen

Halco Showroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Cleveland Park Renovation

MPR Architecture

Kitchen with eat-in banquette
Photo of a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Stylish Transitional

The Couture Haus Interior Design

Transitional elegant kitchen with large island, wood beams on the ceiling, 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers, large dining atble with modern chairs.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Farm to Table

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

If you search “Modern Farmhouse”, this kitchen should appear as the defining image of this beloved esthetic. But very few of this style’s renditions can claim to be actual working farms. Though badly neglected, the owners of this eastern Connecticut property wanted the renovations to retain their original character. Reclaimed wood beams add antique authenticity, while black framed windows lend an industrial air. Gorgeous ash hardwood floors contribute to the airy ambiance. Cabinetry is full-overlay with a modified beveled Shaker door; white for the perimeter, and soft cream with a strie’ glaze for the island. Gray grout on the period-correct subway tiles creates a modern graphic effect. For this space, an apron front sink was practically mandatory. Reinforcing the simplicity of the design is the deliberate omission of crown and other decorative trim. For contrast, countertops are honed and leathered Absolute Black granite; more black touches appear in the cabinet hardware and pot filler faucet. Adjoining the kitchen is the mud room and walk-in pantry. Shiplap siding and a sliding barn door pay tribute to the home’s origin. Drawers below an upholstered bench provide much-needed storage. But the star is the etched frosted glass pantry door with charming homespun labeling.

築50年の離れのリノベーション

荒谷省午建築研究所／SAA+A

テーブル一体型のアイランドキッチン。壁側にコンロを設けて壁に排気ダクトを設けています。 photo：Shigeo Ogawa
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Kobe with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with White Splashback and Exposed Beam 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!