Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, no island and beige floor.

Longboat Key, Florida

Orange Moon Interiors

Perfectly renovated kitchen featuring Cafe Line appliances and a custom walnut countertop.
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Cotswold country house extension and refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Refurbishment of a Grade II* Listed Country house with outbuildings in the Cotswolds. The property dates from the 17th Century and was extended in the 1920s by the noted Cotswold Architect Detmar Blow. The works involved significant repairs and restoration to the stone roof, detailing and metal windows, as well as general restoration throughout the interior of the property to bring it up to modern living standards. A new heating system was provided for the whole site, along with new bathrooms, playroom room and bespoke joinery. A new, large garden room extension was added to the rear of the property which provides an open-plan kitchen and dining space, opening out onto garden terraces.

Wine Cellar

VM Concept Interior Design Studio

An old utility closet and bearing wall were removed in favor of this unique air-controlled wine cellar. A traditional base kitchen cabinet topped with Caesarstone melds with the wood surround of the new wine cellar to become one unique piece. The glass enclosure’s transparency allows the wine collection to be viewed from all angles of this open space.

Magnificent Extension On Period Property

Opun

Full view of the breathtaking kitchen. A vintage wooden table is the centre point of the room and is surrounded by majestic bespoke chairs.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, beige floor, an integrated sink, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback and limestone floors.

Historic Renovation on College Hill

Ann Clark Architects

Tom Arena
This is an example of a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Providence with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and limestone floors.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, limestone floors and beige floor.

Stone shelves and copper pots

Artichoke

This bespoke professional cook's kitchen features a custom copper and stainless steel La Cornue range cooker and extraction canopy, built to match the client's copper pans. Italian Black Basalt stone shelving lines the walls resting on Acero stone brackets, a detail repeated on bench seats in front of the windows between glazed crockery cabinets. The table was made in solid English oak with turned legs. The project’s special details include inset LED strip lighting rebated into the underside of the stone shelves, wired invisibly through the stone brackets. Primary materials: Hand painted Sapele; Italian Black Basalt; Acero limestone; English oak; Lefroy Brooks white brick tiles; antique brass, nickel and pewter ironmongery.

Reforma en Chamartín

CAUMA ESTUDIO

Cocina abierta
Photo of a large tropical galley open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and wood.

Farmhouse Views

Artisans of Devizes

This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main

Charlie Kingham | Guildford

Truly Authentic Bespoke Kitchen Designer & Cabinet Maker.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Sussex Cottage

Alx Gunn Interiors

5 Bedroom House, West Sussex - Home Staging Services: Option 2: Alx Gunn Interiors DIY Home Staging Plan & Option 6: Alx Gunn Interiors Photography. "Thank you so much for all your help and the pictures look amazing!!!" Homeowner Jackie . S

Mansard Cottage, Ford

Closa

Adam Carter
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, limestone floors and no island.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Forest || Worn Grey Limestone

Floors of Stone

We love our Worn Grey Limestone, which has been laid throughout the downstairs of this property. It really suits the rustic setting and is extremely hard wearing.

Eirianfa

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors and beige floor.

Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home

Nautilus Homes

This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone

'Pippy Oak Classic'

Baker & Baker Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

A traditional country kitchen with original features including a double butler sink, brick fireplace and a striking red Aga range oven. The owners of this period property wanted a kitchen to match and chose our Shaker design in pippy oak with textured black satino granite and pewter handles. The knotty oak wood gives the kitchen a truly handcrafted feel and is the perfect choice for this renovated farmhouse.

Cuisine & salle à manger conviviales - 2e proposition

Loschali déco

Cuisine avec ilot & table pour petit déjeuner
Small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Nancy with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Longboat Key, Florida

Orange Moon Interiors

Custom walnut countertop with oversized white diamond backsplash.
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Limestone Floors 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!