Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

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.

English Cottage Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Tessa Neustadt
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

Monticello Replica

Vartanian Custom Cabinets

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Featured in Gentry Magazine & CalFinder - Danenberg Design White Kitchen

Danenberg Design

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble benchtops and marble splashback.

Historic home

En Vie Interiors by Melanie Bowe

Andrew Sherman
Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white appliances and marble benchtops.

Academy

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, no island, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Southern Vernacular Cottage

Mack Andrews Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

This kitchen features excellent craftsmanship and really takes the space to the next level.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchens of The French Tradition

The French Tradition

Kitchens of The French Tradition
Inspiration for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

KITCHEN BUILT OVER INDOOR POOL

Kitchens U Build

Kitchens U Build Design has been creating innovative and functional rooms for over 10 years. Kitchens U Build was recently presented with a brief asking them to create a spacious, light-filled multi-angled room over an existing swimming pool. The design of the kitchen had to remain in tune with the house and its surroundings, while pertaining to a growing family. Situated on a hill overlooking the bay, the room was built in an unusual hexagonal shape to take full advantage of the spectacular views available, so the kitchen needed to fit within the rest of the home and not intrude on the space. In order to comply with the brief that requested functionality for a growing family, the kitchen needed to incorporate storage where possible, but still exhibit an element of luxury and remain within the budget. The end result is a kitchen that is completely user-friendly, with Marble bench tops and an open-plan design, as well as adequate cabinet space to give an air of opulence that defies its price tag. Kitchens U Build is a family-run, Australian-owned company with a reputation for offering the highest standard of service and reliability at exceptional rates. Do-it-yourself options are available, or the company can install the project for you.

White Shaker-Style Cabinets in Vintage Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen by Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized shabby-chic style single-wall with island medium tone wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, white appliance panels, and black countertops to contrast, bringing you the perfect shabby-chic vibes.

Romany

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Photo of a small traditional single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white appliances, no island, white benchtop, open cabinets, white splashback and timber splashback.

English Cottage Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design by Ginny MacDonald. Photos by Tessa Neustadt
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Cocina en color rosa

Paulina Aleshkina Fotografía

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

This kitchen features excellent craftsmanship and really takes the space to the next level.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Recuperando el valor de lo antiguo, hoy

deulonder arquitectura doméstica

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen with Marble Benchtops 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!