Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

InPlace 42" Distressed White Shelf with Round Brackets - 9602028E

Radiance/In Place

Mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with no island.

Transitional, French Provincial, Shabby-chic Kitchen

Kim Johnson Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Two Twenty One Kitchen and Bath

Rabb & Howe Cabinet Top Co

Chelsea, TwoTwentyOne
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and with island.

French Country Kitchen

Golden Bear Cabinetry

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco.

Kitchen Transformation - European old world style, blends touches of shabby chic

Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD

Johnny Sundby
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Kitchen and dining area at the Meadow Manor with vintage accents. Photo Credit: Amy Neunsinger
Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances and with island.

17th St. Santa Monica

Designer Kitchens LA

Complete Kitchen Design and Build
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love the bold look of these black kitchen cabinets, the custom dining table and couch seating and the custom shelves.
Expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen renovation London Bridge

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Light can fully come in to illuminate whatever you are doing, cooking or dish washing, you don’t have to waste power during the day - thanks to our tailored kitchen renovation.

Allen Home

Red Pine Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Soapstone Kitchenette

Custom Marble & Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Old Tiny Appartment

Gonchar & Lobyntseva

Alexey Naroditsky
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

French country home

Catherine Sandin

Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white appliances.

Custom Kitchen

Belle Ville Design Build

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Alpharetta Dining Room

Outrageous Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Somerset BA4

British Standard by Plain English

A Somerset Kitchen. Small, so the family went with cosy; a long, low cladded ceiling, deep sink and a tidy arrangement of Open Slatted Shelves and cupboards, all while letting the warm light pour in from the garden. An Aga makes for a central hub, and treasured finds dot the space.

Shabby-Chic Country Kitchen & Sunroom

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Shabby Chic & Copper

Fredenhagen Remodel & Design

Bringing Copper Back! Take a peak at this new, super cute, Shabby chic kitchen, a kitchen where you actually want to be in.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gilbert Kitchen

Kay Nichols

Inspiration for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Shabby-Chic Style Eat-in Kitchen 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 Shabby-Chic Style 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!