The house on Blueberry Hill features Starmark's inset cabinets in White with a Blueberry island and Walnut floating shelves. We used Cambria's Britannica quartz counters, Berenson Hardware's Swagger pulls in modern brushed gold, and Sensio cabinet lighting.

Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse

42 North - Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop and timber.

Farmhouse Kitchen In Modern Mountain HOme

Germania Construction

Mountain home kitchens do not need to be wood or rustic in order to maintain the vibes of a cabin. This kitchen shows that a mountain home can balance a modern farmhouse aesthetic with a cabin aesthetic beautifully.

WASHINGTON KITCHEN

John Colepaugh

Kitchen in Washington Ct Customer wanted eclectic design
Inspiration for a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor, black benchtop and timber.

Eichler No. 2

User

Midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.

Okura

LaBella Kitchens Ltd.

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

House Reno W. Kitchen

Divine Eye Design

Serene black and white open flow kitchen
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, light hardwood floors, beige floor, timber and vaulted.

Katsura | Deep Cove

Hasler Homes Ltd

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Ponte Vedra Plantation

The Cabinet Shoppe

Range wall with large custom white hood and adjacent tower cabinets - view from eat-in island
Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Lake Charlevoix Lake House

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Farmhouse

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Beautiful warm wood and white kitchen with large size island that seats 5. Off to the right through the hallway is a pantry and butlers serving area that runs adjacent to the dining room. It is about mixing materials in today's kitchens. So, a combination of cabinetry stain and paint finishes adds interest to a kitchen.

Turkey Land Cove

Colonial Reproductions, Inc.

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

East Coast Shingle Style Kitchen and Living Room

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This fabulous, East Coast, shingle styled home is full of inspiring design details! The crisp clean details of a white painted kitchen are always in style! This captivating kitchen is replete with convenient banks of drawers keeping stored items within easy reach. The inset cabinetry is elegant and casual with its flat panel door style with a shiplap like center panel that coordinates with other shiplap features throughout the home. A large refrigerator and freezer anchor the space on both sides of the range, and blend seamlessly into the kitchen. The spacious kitchen island invites family and friends to gather and make memories as you prepare meals. Conveniently located on each side of the sink are dual dishwashers, integrated into the cabinetry to ensure efficient clean-up. Glass-fronted cabinetry, with a contrasting finished interior, showcases a collection of beautiful glassware. This new construction kitchen and scullery uses a combination of Dura Supreme’s Highland door style in both Inset and full overlay in the “Linen White” paint finish. The built-in bookcases in the family room are shown in Dura Supreme’s Highland door in the Heirloom “O” finish on Cherry. The kitchen opens to the living room area with a large stone fireplace with a white painted mantel and two beautiful built-in book cases using Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Design by Studio M Kitchen & Bath, Plymouth, Minnesota. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: https://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochures/ Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: https://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochures/ Want to become a Dura Supreme Dealer? Go to: https://www.durasupreme.com/become-a-cabinet-dealer-request-form/

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Farmhouse Renovation

Amy Lynn - Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

craftsman kitchen

Lauren Pennisi Interiors

The custom, full inset, glass cabinetry sparkles in the light. Exposed hinges were chosen for an authentic look.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and timber.

Nautical Nantucket

Boyer Building Corporation

This is an example of an expansive beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey splashback and timber.

Kitchen

Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and timber.

Lavenham Home

Winsome Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Boston Beauty

Threetrees Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, coffered and timber.

U-shaped Kitchen with Timber 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!