We created the light shaft above the island, which allows light in through two new round windows. These openings used to be attic vents. The beams are reclaimed lumber. Lighting and pulls are from Rejuvenation.

Interni di essenza Mediterranea

Marta Benet

In questo progetto d’interni situato a pochi metri dal mare abbiamo deciso di utilizzare uno stile mediterraneo contemporaneo attraverso la scelta di finiture artigianali come i pavimenti in terracotta o le piastrelle fatte a mano. L’uso di materiali naturali e prodotti artigianali si ripetono anche sul arredo scelto per questa casa come i mobili in legno, le decorazioni con oggetti tradizionali, le opere d’arte e le luminarie in ceramica, fatte ‘adhoc’ per questo progetto.

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a 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.

Traditional Kitchen with a Rustic Flare

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

The kitchen was a full remodel, along with much of the first floor. The biggest challenge in the designing the space was coordinating all of the materials to work within the kitchen as well as within the rest of the house. The home was renovated to be more of an open concept plan, so the kitchen was open to the dining room and living room. Top three notable/custom/unique features. Three notable features include the brick tile floor, custom wood countertop on the island and professional cooking appliances. The stainless steel farm sink and glass doors on the raised bar top add more detail throughout the space. The project also included a mudroom and pantry area, complete with the same cabinets as shown in the kitchen.

Goodhue House Apartment

Emergent Form Architecture

The expanded counter space made way for a beautiful double-basin enameled cast iron sink. Photo By Alex Staniloff
Design ideas for a small transitional galley kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, white benchtop, a peninsula and multi-coloured floor.

Malibu Transitional Remodel

JRP Design & Remodel

This transitional style living space is a breath of fresh air, beginning with the open concept kitchen featuring cool white walls, bronze pendant lighting and classically elegant Calacatta Dorada Quartz countertops by Vadara. White frameless cabinets by DeWils continue the soothing, modern color palette, resulting in a kitchen that balances a rustic Spanish aesthetic with bright, modern finishes. Mission red cement tile flooring lends the space a pop of Southern California charm that flows into a stunning stairwell highlighted by terracotta tile accents that complement without overwhelming the ceiling architecture above. The bathroom is a soothing escape with relaxing white relief subway tiles offset by wooden skylights and rich accents. PROJECT DETAILS: Style: Transitional Countertops: Vadara Quartz (Calacatta Dorado) Cabinets: White Frameless Cabinets, by DeWils Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Lighting Fixtures: Bronze Pendant lighting Flooring: Cement Tile (color = Mission Red) Tile/Backsplash: White subway with Terracotta accent Paint Colors: White Photographer: J.R. Maddox

Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Exotic Moroccan Retreat

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Caisson Studios– Interior Designer Los Angeles

Caisson Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, shaker cabinets, white appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Pasadena Full Home Remodel

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Kitchen Remodel with all-white cabinets from Kitchen Pro. This kitchen includes an exposed brick backsplash that gives it a rustic edge. Stainless steel appliances keep the kitchen modern. Photo Cred: Jun Tang Photography

Cane River Retreat

THE COTTAGE

Beautiful kitchen with Bentwood Cabinetry and Walker Zanger tile backsplash.Custom copper hood and La Cornue Range by the Kitchen & Bath Cottage in Shreveport, LA

Ardmore

Dakota Dawn Delineation

This Mediterranean contemporary home needed a bit of openness and a whole new kitchen. Nina Lea Photography
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cuisine

De fond en comble

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

San Pasqual

Chelsea Design + Construction

Kitchen Range and Hood with Custom Cabinets. October 2013.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Y様邸

株式会社アクトリー

Design ideas for a scandinavian kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island and beige floor.

Spanish Remodel in Pasadena

Denise Bosley Interiors

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

A Total Kitchen Transformation

Countryside Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and white appliances.

Kensington Kitchen

Jones Britain Kitchens

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Hunter Tile & Construction

Design ideas for a small kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

The walnut counter tops are the star in this farmhouse inspired kitchen. This hundred year old house deserved a kitchen that would be true to its history yet modern and beautiful. We went with country inspired features like the banquette, copper pendant, and apron sink. The cabinet hardware and faucet are a soft bronze finish. The cabinets a warm white and walls a lovely natural green. We added plenty of storage with the addition of the bar with cabinets and floating shelves. The banquette features storage along with custom cushions.

Beige Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors 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!