Robert Reck

Summerfield House Collaboration

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

In design collaboration with Gina Arledge at The Kitchen Studio, this gorgeous stone kitchen has become a reality.

Country Living

Stone Creek Building

Whitney Lyons Photography

Rustic Kitchen with a Modern Twist

Refined Renovations & Refined Home

Modern and rustic kitchen. The centerpiece of this kitchen is the custom 6'x6' center island made from barn board. This island accommodates the family's five children as it seats seven people. Dark cabinets frame this large space bringing ones eye to the far wall. The bar is set-off by hand-painted glass tiles that run all the way to the ceiling. The glass bar shelves almost disappear from view.

Kitchen Backsplash Handmade Moroccan Tile

Factor HD

Marshall Manor House Kitchen

User

New Farmhouse - Kitchen

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Spacious Kitchen open to Family Room. Large Island seating for 5-6 people. Lots of light and minimal wall cabinets.

Upscale Farmhouse 14625 Everton

Silver Stone Homes

These open shelves provide additional storage for your dishes.

Blue and White Farmhouse Hyde Park Kitchen Remodel

Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

To see our Kitchen tours click the link below! https://www.bauscherconstruction.com/page/kitchen ©Paul Bauscher

Sorghum Mill Esatate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Flow Photography

Ranch house kitchen with stained cabinets and glazed island

Paper Moon Painting

Modern farmhouse kitchen with stained cabinets and a painted and glazed teal island. All cabinetry finishes, as well as the walls and ceiling, done by Paper Moon Painting.

Bryn Coed Farm

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

The wooden panels cover the refrigerator giving the kitchen a traditional English farm house feel. Photography: Angle Eye Photography

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Elegant Gourmet kitchen, with two islands painted white cabinets

Golden Eagle Log & Timber Homes

Elegant timber living The same attention to detail on the interior of the home continued to the outdoor living spaces.The Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes team really understands how to blend architectural lines,shapes and textures for a truly remarable and one-of-a kind custom home.Golden Eagle has built over 5200 homes nationwide since 1966.

Fox Country Farmhouse

Buchanan Construction

This Beautiful Country Farmhouse rests upon 5 acres among the most incredible large Oak Trees and Rolling Meadows in all of Asheville, North Carolina. Heart-beats relax to resting rates and warm, cozy feelings surplus when your eyes lay on this astounding masterpiece. The long paver driveway invites with meticulously landscaped grass, flowers and shrubs. Romantic Window Boxes accentuate high quality finishes of handsomely stained woodwork and trim with beautifully painted Hardy Wood Siding. Your gaze enhances as you saunter over an elegant walkway and approach the stately front-entry double doors. Warm welcomes and good times are happening inside this home with an enormous Open Concept Floor Plan. High Ceilings with a Large, Classic Brick Fireplace and stained Timber Beams and Columns adjoin the Stunning Kitchen with Gorgeous Cabinets, Leathered Finished Island and Luxurious Light Fixtures. There is an exquisite Butlers Pantry just off the kitchen with multiple shelving for crystal and dishware and the large windows provide natural light and views to enjoy. Another fireplace and sitting area are adjacent to the kitchen. The large Master Bath boasts His & Hers Marble Vanity's and connects to the spacious Master Closet with built-in seating and an island to accommodate attire. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms with views overlooking the country side. Quiet bliss awaits in this loving nest amiss the sweet hills of North Carolina.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Alair Homes Chilliwack

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Country Living Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

A country kitchen designed for a food loving family. Designed with a chopping station at the end of the island for the cook to be preparing the meals close to the Aga. This kitchen also boasts a fantastic cellar from the Spiral Cellars Company.

Rustic Elegance

Ernst Brothers

This kitchen exemplifies it's rustic elegance through demure grey stained cabinetry accentuated by the deep quartzite counter-tops, satin nickel hardware, walnut butcher block top and rustic wood beam.Designer: Peter Cardamone. Photographer: Garrett Rowland

Huntington Haven

Rochon New York

This fabulous farmhouse kitchen features white dove Rochon custom cabinets (shaker design with inset cabinet slab). In addition, there is mullion glass cabinets with latches on the door. The dishwasher and refrigerator are both paneled. There is a hidden coffee station. Rochon designed a custom hood (with corbels) for over the Thermador range. Lighting is enhanced by under counter lights. The backsplash is white subway tiles and the island is silver honed gray granite. The hardware is stained nickel by Top Knobs. Finally, a shiplap soffit was created to accentuate the ceiling.

Marvelous in Mesa

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Photo Credit: David Elton

Expansive Country 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 Country 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!