Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Emily Redfield; EMR Photography
Large country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

IT Brookfield Mussel

User

This beautiful Brookfield kitchen as a myriad of design features; its striking worktop flowing to an end panel, design-led curved corners and the combination of muted grey and ice-white units adds a stylish finishing touch.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Photo of a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Il soggiorno dei desideri - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, pink floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Homes

PureBuild Inc.

The kitchen sink window looks onto the covered patio with a kiva style fireplace.
Separate kitchen in Other with a triple-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and pink floor.

Lake View

JWT Associates

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.

Mexican Hacienda

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Mediterranean kitchen in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and panelled appliances.

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Traditional Rustic Kitchen Design

Tukasa Creations, Inc.

Sam Ferris
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Spanish Mediterranean

Maraya Interior Design

Walls with thick plaster arches and simple tile designs feel very natural and earthy in the warm Southern California sun. Terra cotta floor tiles are stained to mimic very old tile inside and outside in the Spanish courtyard shaded by a 'new' old olive tree. The outdoor plaster and brick fireplace has touches of antique Indian and Moroccan items. An outdoor garden shower graces the exterior of the master bath with freestanding white tub- while taking advantage of the warm Ojai summers. The open kitchen design includes all natural stone counters of white marble, a large range with a plaster range hood and custom hand painted tile on the back splash. Wood burning fireplaces with iron doors, great rooms with hand scraped wide walnut planks in this delightful stay cool home. Stained wood beams, trusses and planked ceilings along with custom creative wood doors with Spanish and Indian accents throughout this home gives a distinctive California Exotic feel. Project Location: Ojai designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.Spanish Revival home in Ojai.

Eclectic Remodel

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

French Country Style

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Kitchen.
Design ideas for an expansive open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and terra-cotta floors.

Proyecto de reforma de una vivienda singular con jardín.

Aurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseño

Fotografía: Pilar Martín Bravo
Large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and beige benchtop.

Pebble Beach Home

Holdren Lietzke Architecture

Kodiak Greenwood
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and terra-cotta floors.

Bordley

Thompson Custom Homes

Photographer: Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Houston with coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and beige benchtop.

Owls Cove Lane, Reston VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais

Ateliers YOMA

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and beige benchtop.

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

Lake View

JWT Associates

We added this pantry cabinet in a small nook off the kitchen. The lower cabinet doors have a wire mesh insert. Dutch doors lead to the backyard.
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and shaker cabinets.

Charlestown

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Brown 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!