Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Anamor Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Green is Good!

Urban Kitchens

Great gray green Shaker style kitchen located in a historic district in Oklahoma City. A small powder bath, attached to the kitchen, is part of the project. Showplace Cabinets with a custom green paint finish and the Pierce 275 door style was used for the project.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Jackson Design & Remodeling

For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Central Minnesota Lake Home

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

The cabinets in the kitchen were fabricated from reclaimed oak pallets. Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Builder: Stonefield Construction | Interior Selections & Furnishings: By Owner | Photography: Spacecrafting

New Jersey Modern Farmhouse

Dan Ruhland Designs LLC

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Photo by Laura Moss
This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, limestone floors, with island, stainless steel appliances and black floor.

Caisson Studios– Interior Designer Los Angeles

Caisson Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, shaker cabinets, white appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Beachwood Canyon Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

This small kitchen and dining nook is packed full of character and charm (just like it's owner). Custom cabinets utilize every available inch of space with internal accessories

Seattle Country Kitchen

Total Spaces Design

Ian Bell
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Santa Barbara

Sinclair Associates Architects

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and yellow splashback.

Farmhouse Cottage Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Handscraped custom cabinets built in 1980, updated recently. Honed and leathered golden slabs with carved tile backsplash. Tim Droney, contractor

Charlotte Lakeview

Studio III architects

Photography by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, green cabinets, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and yellow splashback.

Kitchen

Frederick + Frederick Architects

John McManus Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

French Normandy kitchen

J. Stephens Interiors

Peter Rymwid photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

A Rhode Island kitchen perfect for the family to come together.
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mediterranean Chateau - Hand carved cabinet base

Tuck-Bernstein Design, LLC

Designed by C.Bernstein, Created & carved by sculpture & artist Allan Hill Photography: Robin G. London
This is an example of an expansive eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, stainless steel benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Fort Greene

JMorris Design

Seth Caplan
Photo of a large eclectic open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Anamor Kitchen

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Beachwood Canyon Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

This small kitchen and dining nook is packed full of character and charm (just like it's owner). Custom cabinets utilize every available inch of space with internal accessories

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Yellow 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!