Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Bar + Back Bar Shelving

Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design

Bar Top, Die Wall & Bar Shelving Materials: Zinc + MDF
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Garrett-Crerar Residence

CARIB DANIEL MARTIN architecture and design llc

Ravaged by fire, this Wesley Heights home was transformed with a new open floor plan and glass walls that opened completely to the landscaped rear yard. In the process of reconstruction, a third floor was added within the new roof structure and the central stair was relocated to the exterior wall and reimagined as a custom-fabricated, open-riser steel stair. Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Studio HDP

Kingston, MA Custom Kitchen

Southcoast Kitchen Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hardwood

McLeod Carpet One

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, zinc benchtops, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Josh Wynne Construction

Zinc alloy island top. Concrete countertops. Antique teak shutters refurbished and re-purposed as pantry doors. Knotty alder cabinets. Energy Star appliances. LEED-H Platinum certified with a score of 110 (formerly highest score in America). Photo by Matt McCorteney.

Another shot of entire kitchen space

April Case Underwood

June Stanich
Transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, yellow cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Past Work

Jensen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, zinc benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Kingston, MA Custom Kitchen

Southcoast Kitchen Designs

Double bowl stainless steel sink
Mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Two Island Kitchen featuring Acid Washed Hood & Top

Standard Kitchen & Bath

This new construction kitchen features Centra and Premier Cabinetry by Mouser, Heartland Door Style, Beaded Inset Construction in Maple Painted White/20-Matte. Also features Acid Washed Zinc Countertop, square edge, all sides Mirror Stainless Steel Edge Banding Acid Washed Zinc Hood, Mirror Stainless Steel Accent Bands, Square Hammered Zinc Clavos Stainless Steel 900CFM Blower Insert with Lights and controls included

Amazing Kitchen Upgrade to Old Rambler in Vienna, Va

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

For this recently moved in military family, their old rambler home offered plenty of area for potential improvement. An entire new kitchen space was designed to create a greater feeling of family warmth. It all started with gutting the old rundown kitchen. The kitchen space was cramped and disconnected from the rest of the main level. There was a large bearing wall separating the living room from the kitchen and the dining room. A structure recessed beam was inserted into the attic space that enabled opening up of the entire main level. A large L-shaped island took over the wall placement giving a big work and storage space for the kitchen. Installed wood flooring matched up with the remaining living space created a continuous seam-less main level. By eliminating a side door and cutting through brick and block back wall, a large picture window was inserted to allow plenty of natural light into the kitchen. Recessed and pendent lights also improved interior lighting. By using offset cabinetry and a carefully selected granite slab to complement each other, a more soothing space was obtained to inspire cooking and entertaining. The fabulous new kitchen was completed with a new French door leading to the sun room. This family is now very happy with the massive transformation, and are happy to join their new community.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Creating Home

The flow from the kitchen to the dinning room is open and easy to bring things from the kitchen to table.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Designs By Cindy

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and zinc benchtops.

Ocean Grove Residence

DE atelier Architects

Photographer: BWRM
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, no island, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Cocina en blanco lacado vista de encimera

Hermanos Pérez

Reforma de una cocina en un Chalet de Majadahonda, Madrid. Esta cocina está lacada en blanco, sin tiradores en los armarios. La encimera de silestone en color gris oscuro con fregadero bajo encimera y el frente entre los muebles y la encimera forrado con su mismo material. Incorpora un frigorífico americano y un lavavajillas integrado en alto, encima de una gaveta.

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

Cumming's Carpet One

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Classic Black & White

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Classic black and white styling is prevalent throughout this home and is carried through into the kitchen with Nordic white cabinets in a simple ‘Shaker-esque’ style and a soft black island. These contrast beautifully with the rich wood floors. Glass doors in the top portion of the sink wall cabinets let the homeowner display a collection of red and white stoneware. The client used red accents throughout, including red-bound cookbooks and dish towels to add that country flavor and create a happy, playful look. The centerpiece of this kitchen is the Cottage Black Island - stout chamfered posts support a French Country shelf, open on both sides and front. A carved top valance and French Country trim around the bottom give a handcrafted look, and the bun feet are a playful addition. Many of the drawers have specific inserts calculated exactly to fit the clients various items, from placemats to knives, to spices and utensils. Reminiscent of times past, the client chose hot-rolled and waxed steel for the island top, giving it a rustic-industrial look, and setting it apart from the leathered black granite of the perimeter.

Downtown Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, zinc benchtops and beige floor.

Industrial style barn kitchen

Mounts Hill Woodcraft & Design Ltd

We included an open shelf cabinet to hold cookery books and tucked away in one corner there are more open shelves, making good use of every available space, without making the kitchen look crowded or fussy.

Kitchen with Zinc Benchtops and Stainless Steel Appliances 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!