Design ideas for a large traditional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and shaker cabinets.

Mimosa Dr.

Distinctive Designs Inc. Kitchen & Baths

Beth Johnson BSTILLPHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Remodel- Polo Club

Brekhus Tile & Stone

Raul Garcia
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Fort Worth Bungalow

BeylaBlue Designs

White shaker cabinetry with upper glass cabinets and carerra marble countertops. Jennifer Vera Photography.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, porcelain splashback and beige floor.

Daisy Ct - Feminine Floral Boho

Amy Lind Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Favilla

Scavolini

Large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey benchtop and with island.

Pearl's Place

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Traditional separate kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Medallion Cabinetry

Doug Ashy Cabinet Design Center

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, an undermount sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Dallas | Melissa | Kitchen, Bar, Dining, Fireplaces

Kitchen Design Concepts

This 1960's home needed a little love to bring it into the new century while retaining the traditional charm of the house and entertaining the maximalist taste of the homeowners. Mixing bold colors and fun patterns were not only welcome but a requirement, so this home got a fun makeover in almost every room! New cabinets are from KitchenCraft (MasterBrand) in their Lexington doors style, White Cap paint on Maple. Counters are quartz from Cambria - Ironsbridge color. A Blanco Performa sin in stainless steel sits on the island with Newport Brass Gavin faucet and plumbing fixtures in satin bronze. The bar sink is from Copper Sinks Direct in a hammered bronze finish. Kitchen backsplash is from Renaissance Tile: Cosmopolitan field tile in China White, 5-1/8" x 5-1/8" squares in a horizontal brick lay. Bar backsplash is from Marble Systems: Chelsea Brick in Boho Bronze, 2-5/8" x 8-3/8" also in a horizontal brick pattern. Flooring is a stained hardwood oak that is seen throughout a majority of the house. The main feature of the kitchen is the Dacor 48" Heritage Dual Fuel Range taking advantage of their Color Match program. We settled on Sherwin Williams #6746 - Julip. It sits below a custom hood manufactured by a local supplier. It is made from 6" wide Resawn White Oak planks with an oil finish. It covers a Vent-A-Hood liner insert hood. Other appliances include a Dacor Heritage 24" Microwave Drawer, 24" Dishwasher, Scotsman 15" Ice Maker, and Liebherr tall Wine Cooler and 24" Undercounter Refrigerator.

Aria

Micamy Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances and with island.

The Labarbera Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Ally Young
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

The range is an authentic Magic Chef from the late 1920's.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Creek Home

Creative Wood Designs Inc.

N.N.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Shabby-Chic

Legacy Kitchen & Bath

Jim Smith Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and light hardwood floors.

Kitchens

Spartan Stones

Counters: Taj Mahal quartzite
Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Argyll House

lightly

Stuart Cox
Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Traditional Kitchen Design

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The French Villa kitchen has custom cabinetry and pendant lighting
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Dining Rooms

Lawrence-Mayer Interior Design

This sunny and inviting kitchen is all white with a contrasting navy blue backsplash and wooden stools. Great contrast with the medium dark wood flooring against the white. Window above the sink lets a lot of light in this space. Island is designed for entertaining with 3 warming drawers.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

A kitchen in a 1916 four-square. Not a museum-quality restoration. Rather, a mix of historically correct elements and fun, eclectic, bohemian accents.

All Islands 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!