Intricately carved spice pull-outs and corbels introduce an oak leaf and acorn motif that can be found throughout the home. Photo by: Scott Van Dyke

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Amy Pearson Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Chevy Chase Residence: Kitchen

User

To keep the work in this part of the home cost-effective, original cabinetry was painted and the floor plan and granite counters maintained. The 90's floor and backsplash tile were replaced with Brazilian black slate and glass subway tile, respectively, and all appliances and fixtures (faucet, etc.) were replaced. The kitchen was an unusual L galley shape that opened to the living room over the sink and to the dining at the other end.

Kitchens, Cabinets and Vanities

Daniel J. Olson Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Black Mountain Ranch Butlers Pantry with Rustic Wood Counter

Maraya Interior Design

This is actually a room for to process the fruit and nuts picked on the ranch- not really a kitchen! Rustic custom made and handscraped alder cabinets. Stained medium brown with a dark glaze coat. Kohler sink sets into one solid, thick piece of sycamore slab wood counter. This was custom made by a local craftsman. Random stone slate floor, handpainted glazed tile backsplash with metal tile inserts. This rustic working walnut ranch in the mountains features natural wood beams, real stone fireplaces with wrought iron screen doors, antiques made into furniture pieces, and a tree trunk bed. All wrought iron lighting, hand scraped wood cabinets, exposed trusses and wood ceilings give this ranch house a warm, comfortable feel. The powder room shows a wrap around mosaic wainscot of local wildflowers in marble mosaics, the master bath has natural reed and heron tile, reflecting the outdoors right out the windows of this beautiful craftman type home. The kitchen is designed around a custom hand hammered copper hood, and the family room's large TV is hidden behind a roll up painting. Since this is a working farm, their is a fruit room, a small kitchen especially for cleaning the fruit, with an extra thick piece of eucalyptus for the counter top. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project 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. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project 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. Vance Simms contractor Peter Malinowski, photographer

Pantry Wall with Beadboard & Floating Shelves

KraftMaster Renovations

Full Wall of Cabinetry with Beadboard Backsplash & Floating Shelves
Photo of a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Pasadena condo-ROSEMONT AVE

CKlein Properties

Kitchen AFTER CKlein Properties renovation
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Calistoga Retro

RMS DESIGNS

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Completed Projects

Emiliano Construction Corp

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and black floor.

HAVERTOWN OCEAN INSPIRED KITCHEN RENO

Michelle Gage | Interior Designer

photos: Kyle Born
This is an example of a large eclectic separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Classic Shaker-Style Kitchen Cabinets Rustic & Vintage Style By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

There are no hard-set rules for modern farmhouse colors. However, a winning palette seen in many spaces combines white, black, and natural wood tones. For instance, this dreamy kitchen built By Darash features wood countertops, white shaker cabinets, and a dark solid wood dining table matched with white painted dining chairs.

Cutting Board Cubbie

KraftMaster Renovations

Cubbie for cutting board fits nicely on the pantry and landing space wall!
Design ideas for a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Barn

Appalachian Antique Hardwoods

This contemporary barn is the perfect mix of clean lines and colors with a touch of reclaimed materials in each room. The Mixed Species Barn Wood siding adds a rustic appeal to the exterior of this fresh living space. With interior white walls the Barn Wood ceiling makes a statement. Accent pieces are around each corner. Taking our Timbers Veneers to a whole new level, the builder used them as shelving in the kitchen and stair treads leading to the top floor. Tying the mix of brown and gray color tones to each room, this showstopper dinning table is a place for the whole family to gather.

Vada Drive

The Burke Company

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Kitchens

Park City Woodworks

This is an example of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Lashley

Living Stone Design + Build

Ray Mata
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

JFV Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Long Road Historic Home Kitchen Remodel

SKP Design

The challenge of this project was to bring modern functionality to a kitchen in a historic Cotswald home. A wall between the kitchen and breakfast room was removed to create a larger, more functional space. The homeowner's favorite color red was incorporated into the design and continues the color palette from the rest of the house. Bold design choices celebrate the small space. Dark slate floors contrast with white cabinets. The efficient center island is painted red, and serves as a dramatic focal point. Granite counters are from Pascucci. Homestead Cabinetmakers of Kalamazoo created custom cabinets tailored for the space. A built in china hutch with fluting detail reflects traditional style without being overly ornate. Rejuvenation light fixtures illuminate the space while maintaining traditional style. The wallcovering is vinyl with a raw silk look. Photography: Kristian Walker

Custom Kitchen Design

Details International

Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Jasmine 2 - Corona del Mar

D for Design

In the chef’s grade kitchen, a custom hand painted back splash created a graphically subtle backdrop that balanced the light and dark finishes in the room. Caesar Stone countertops were specified along with professional series Sub Zero and Viking stainless steel appliances.

Separate Kitchen with Slate 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!