Transitional kitchen combining modern details with traditional materials such as mahogany, french oak wood ceiling, sliding glass cabinet doors and an innovative farm table with a sink and vegetable drawers.

Blue Star Authorized Dealer

Kitchens Etc.

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Gables

Vision Interiors

The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite. Photography: Ashley Avila Photography & Fulview Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen

FALL CITY Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Fall City Renovation began with a farmhouse on a hillside overlooking the Snoqualmie River valley, about 30 miles east of Seattle. On the main floor, the walls between the kitchen and dining room were removed, and a 25-ft. long addition to the kitchen provided a continuous glass ribbon around the limestone kitchen counter. The resulting interior has a feeling similar to a fire look-out tower in the national forest. Adding to the open feeling, a custom island table was created using reclaimed elm planks and a blackened steel base, with inlaid limestone around the sink area. Sensuous custom blown-glass light fixtures were hung over the existing dining table. The completed kitchen-dining space is serene, light-filled and dominated by the sweeping view of the Snoqualmie Valley. The second part of the renovation focused on the master bathroom. Similar to the design approach in the kitchen, a new addition created a continuous glass wall, with wonderful views of the valley. The blackened steel-frame vanity mirrors were custom-designed, and they hang suspended in front of the window wall. LED lighting has been integrated into the steel frames. The tub is perched in front of floor-to-ceiling glass, next to a curvilinear custom bench in Sapele wood and steel. Limestone counters and floors provide material continuity in the space. Sustainable design practice included extensive use of natural light to reduce electrical demand, low VOC paints, LED lighting, reclaimed elm planks at the kitchen island, sustainably harvested hardwoods, and natural stone counters. New exterior walls using 2x8 construction achieved 40% greater insulation value than standard wall construction. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Victorian ground floor flat extension in Harringay, North London, N15

GK Architects Limited

Belle Imaging
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with limestone benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and panelled appliances.

Soho Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Eclectic Customer Space | TX

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Sleek contemporary kitchen with gray cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Sleek contemporary kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry. Upper cabinets are mechanized bi-fold lift up doors with back painted glass finish. The lower cabinets feature matte gray tones and utilize a volcanic sand finish. Waterfall-edge quartzite countertop. Clerestory windows above. Photo by Paul Schlismann.

Kitchen Installations

TileCraft Inc.

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Issaquah Kitchen

Candace Nordquist Interiors

David Cohen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Grayton Beach

Design and Dwell Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Custom made shelving, using pipe fittings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with limestone benchtops and with island.

Reforma de apartamento en Barcelona

Xavi Pérez

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Cantore's Apartment

Red Architecture

La zona pranzo, separata dalla zona salotto, è completata da un modulo penisola con tavolo estraibile. Cucina Ernestomeda Icon con piano snack estraibile in finitura pietra basaltina e gole in cromo brown opaco. Pavimentazione in plance di rovere africano verniciato bianco.

European Charm Meets Modern Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

European charm meets a fully modern and super functional kitchen. This beautiful light and airy setting is perfect for cooking and entertaining. Wood beams and dark floors compliment the oversized island with farmhouse sink. Custom cabinetry is designed specifically with the cook in mind, featuring great storage and amazing extras. James Kruger, Landmark Photography & Design, LLP. Learn more about our showroom and kitchen and bath design: http://www.mingleteam.com

ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop, an integrated sink and panelled appliances.

Reforma cocina Poblenou

Sincro

Sincro
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island and brown floor.

Practical Spanish Living

Rustico Tile & Stone

12x12 Antique Saltillo tile. Tile was ordered presealed, installed by Rustico Tile and Stone. Dark grout was left behind in texture to create a reclaimed terracotta tile look. Topcoat sealed with Terranano Sealer in Low Gloss finish. Counters and bottom of hood is Pinon Cantera stone with painted Talavera Tiles throughout. Materials Supplied and Installed by Rustico Tile and Stone. Wholesale prices and Worldwide Shipping. (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com / RusticoTile.com Rustico Tile and Stone Photos by Jeff Harris, Austin Imaging

Clayton Renovation

Studio Durham Architects

Renovation of a turn of the century house by Maritz & Young in the St. Louis area. Alise O'Brien Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops 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!