Country style kitchen with timber benchtop

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with stainless steel appliances, with island, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Old Library Upfit

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Sarah Afflerbach
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and with island.

Bespoke Painted Shaker Kitchen

EKOS

Pigeon grey shaker style kitchen, display cabinet with bi folding doors to give access to the uninterrupted work surface, one breakfast bar, one island and one peninsular. extra tall cabinets to the ceiling, integrated appliances, stone floor oak veneer cabinets

Painted White French Elegance

cab-i-net Design & Remodel Specialists

Ben Meraz Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Alpharetta Dining Room

Outrageous Interiors

Design ideas for 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.

3708 Hilltop Ln

Gill Design Co.

Carrie Buell
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Hendersonville Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This kitchen appear much larger in comparison to the before photos (see below) simply because the color selections. By changing light fixtures and countertops, adding backsplash, new furniture and decor, USI was able to create an updated look.

Alley Job

Pride&Joy Home Improvements

Jeff Sawfford
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Shabby-Chic Kitchen in Howell, MI

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hollow Field - Hurricane Harvey Rebuild

Griffin Design

Designed by: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos by: Desired Photo
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Justin and Karah's Residence

Newport Homebuilders

James Wilson
Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bouchardon - 30m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Le détail qui fait toute la différence: le sol en mosaïque bistrot blanche s'est parée d'inserts de couleur rose qui s'évadent dans le parquet !
Design ideas for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

The Hill Residence

McKeithan Design Studio, LLC

The Hill Kitchen is a one of a kind space. This was one of my first jobs I worked on in Nashville, TN. The Client just fired her cabinet guy and gave me a call out of the blue to ask if I can design and build her kitchen. Well, I like to think it was a match made in heaven. The Hill's Property was out in the country and she wanted a country kitchen with a twist. All the upper cabinets were pretty much built on-site. The 150 year old barn wood was stubborn with a mind of it's own. All the red, black glaze, lower cabinets were built at our shop. All the joints for the upper cabinets were joint together using box and finger joints. To top it all off we left as much patine as we could on the upper cabinets and topped it off with layers of wax on top of wax. The island was also a unique piece in itself with a traditional white with brown glaze the island is just another added feature. What makes this kitchen is all the details such as the collection of dishes, baskets and stuff. It's almost as if we built the kitchen around the collection. Photo by Kurt McKeithan

1900 Taylor St.

John Webb Construction and Design

This custom IKEA kitchen remodel was designed by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room expanding the space creating a larger kitchen with eat-in island. The custom IKEA cabinet fronts and walnut cabinets were built by Dendra Doors. We created a custom exhaust hood for under $1,800 using the IKEA DATID fan insert and building a custom surround painted white with walnut trim providing a minimalistic appearance at an affordable price. The tile on the back of the island was hand painted and imported to us finishing off this quirky one of a kind kitchen.

Appartamento shabby chic

Cinzia Marelli

Cucina stile shabby chic,anta telaio bianca conparticolari acciaio ,davolo in legno massello sbiancato con parte rese vissute dal tempo,sedie con gonnella bianca per rendere tutto l' ambiente più romantico

Two Tone Custom Kitchen

Torque Contracting Consulting

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, marble floors, no island and white benchtop.

Landhausküche Shabby Chic

BEER GmbH Küchen

Eine Küche mit einem Sammelsurium an wunderbaren Dingen. Eine Hommage an die Nostalgie, ohne dabei altbacken zu wirken.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, marble floors and no island.

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.

Custom Kitchens

Baths & Kitchens by Pete's

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Classic Painted Ash Kitchen, Lonsdale Road SW13

Goldman and Rankin

This bespoke painted kitchen is all about the natural elements of wood. The natural grain from solid Ash has been gently brushed and then painted so its unique characteristics come through. Hand crafted using traditional and modern techniques, this kitchen is perfect for those who love the natural look and feel of wood but in a colour.

Shabby-Chic Style 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!