Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

LA BRISE

BCOZ! Architecture d'intérieur

Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and exposed beam.

Engawa House, Ivanhoe

Inbetween Architecture

Photo of an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with open cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Beaumont Bungalow

Sasquatch Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Shawfield Street

Knight Frank Interiors

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Scandinavo contemporaneo

silvia piccioni architetto

La cucina è caratterizzata dal soffitto bianco con travi a vista e dal colore blu polvere della parete che la separa dal soggiorno. L'arredo in bianco e legno rende luminoso lo spazio, senza banalizzarlo.

Carter

PurezaWood

Kitchen with custom wide plank flooring, island, chandeliers, white cabinets and tile backsplash.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Big Flat Remodel

habitare design studio, inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

208 Main Street - Freeport

Jason Veilleux

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Prospect Road Kitchen Restoration in a Mid-Century Home

Kitcheart LLC

This was a kitchen renovation of a mid-century modern home in Peoria, Illinois. The galley kitchen needed more storage, professional cooking appliances, and more connection with the living spaces on the main floor. Kira Kyle, owner of Kitcheart, designed and built-in custom cabinetry with a gray stain finish to highlight the grain of the hickory. Hardware from Pottery Barn in brass. Appliances form Wolf, Vent-A-Hood, and Kitchen Aid. Reed glass was added to the china cabinets. The cabinet above the Kitchen Aid mixer was outfitted with baking storage. Pull-outs and extra deep drawers made storage more accessible. New Anderson windows improved the view. Storage more than doubled without increasing the footprint, and an arched opening to the family room allowed the cook to connect with the rest of the family.

South Manor

True Design

This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island and exposed beam.

45th Street Kitchen

Morgan Howarth Photography

Photo of a large transitional kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, orange floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and white splashback.

Watervliet Lakehouse Kitchen

TruKitchens

A big goal of this lakehouse design was to provide ample storage space so that all the day-to-day items can be put away out of sight. In the kitchen, paneled appliances create a streamlined look. Along the refrigerator wall, floor-to-ceiling inset cabinets painted Glacier white on maple open to reveal many compartments. Builder: Insignia Custom Homes; Interior Designer: Francesca Owings Interior Design; Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets; Photography: Tippett Photo

Arena park - kitchen

LESH

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse

Emboss Design

Country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Apartment J+T

Isabela Loureiro Arquitetura

Photo of an industrial kitchen with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Mulberry Grove Residence

Architectural Squared

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Dove Cottage, Harberton, Totnes, Devon

Studioamano

Sensitive renovation and refurbishment of a 45sqm cottage in the South Hams, Devon. The reconfigured layout restores the domestic atmosphere in the 18th Century house, originally part of what was the Dundridge House Estate into contemporary holiday accommodation for the discerning traveller. There is no division between the front and back of the house, bringing space, life and light to the south facing open plan living areas. A warm palette of natural materials adds character. Exposed wooden beams are maintained and new oak floor boards installed. The stone fireplace with wood burning stove becomes the centerpiece of the space. The handcrafted kitchen has a large ceramic belfast sink and birch worktops. All walls are painted white with environmentally friendly mineral paint, allowing them to breathe and making the most of the natural light. Upstairs, the elegant bedroom has a double bed, dressing area and window with rural views across the hills. The bathroom has a generous walk in shower, finished with vintage porcelain tiles and a traditional large Victorian shower head. Eclectic lighting, artworks and accessories are carefully curated to enhance but not overwhelm the spaces. The cottage is powered from 100% sustainable energy sources.

AIRBNB PROJECT - LUMINOSA MANSARDA SUL LAGO DI COMO

Brando Cimarosti Photographer

Dettaglio cucina angolare total white
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops 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!