Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Project Maman

GLDESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Forest Lake Renovation

YAMINI DESIGNS

A family friendly kitchen renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and shiplap splashback.

スキユハウス　―犬と暮らす、ねじれ屋根の家―

一級建築士事務所ｉｋｍｏ

キッチンの背面には冷蔵庫や日本酒冷蔵庫が入る家具、キッチンの奥は調理家電、食器、食材、掃除道具等を収納できるパントリーになっています。パントリー、冷蔵庫の上部はロフトスペース。 Photo by Masao Nishikawa
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and timber.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse style kitchen with reclaimed materials and shiplap walls.
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Квартира на Ленинском.

Антон Теддерсон

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Wheeler Whole House Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

THE SOFTLY-INDUSTRIAL COTTAGE

Carl Mattison Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and shiplap splashback.

Fort Mill Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

The custom shiplap hood trimmed in stainless steel adds a casual look to this simple, but detail-rich For tMill, SC kitchen design. The dark gray wall cabinets and island add a touch of drama to the otherwise white space. © Lassiter Photography | **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**

Coastal Kitchen- Bel Air

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pool House Kitchen

Silver Birch

Pool House Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Delahow Street 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Before rennovation
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cotton Blue Cottage

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Black Stallion

America Granite INC

A mid-size minimalist bar shaped kitchen gray concrete floor, with flat panel black cabinets with a double bowl sink and yellow undermount cabinet lightings with a wood shiplap backsplash and black granite conutertop

Wheeler Whole House Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and no island.

Barton Hills Residence

FLUX COLLABORATIVE

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary White & Neutral Cottage Kitchen

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A contemporary white kitchen with rift white oak cabinetry. In the middle of the kitchen is a large kitchen island, on one side of the island there is a water-fall edge quartz countertop, and on the other side of the island, there are black countertop stools that surround the end.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse style kitchen with reclaimed materials and shiplap walls.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

長湫の家／アイランドキッチンとアトリエのある家

松原建築計画／matsubara architect design office

2階リビング、ダイニング、キッチン。家具職人が手掛けたアイランドキッチン
Photo of a mid-sized asian galley open plan kitchen in Nagoya with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, shaker cabinets, white splashback and shiplap splashback.

Mid-sized Kitchen with Shiplap 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!