Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Munich with a drop-in sink, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, beige benchtop and white cabinets.

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grayhawk - Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Modern Farmhouse project, we completely remodeled the entire home and modified the kitchens existing layout allowing this new layout to take shape. As you see here, we have the custom 1/4 Sawn Oak island with marble quartz 2 1/2" mitered countertops. To add a pop of color, the entire home is accented in beautiful black hardware. In the 12' island, we have a farmhouse sink, pull out trash and drawers for storage. We did custom end panels on the sides, and wrapped the entire island in furniture base to really make it look like a furniture piece. On the range wall, we have a drywall hood that really continues to add texture to the style. We have custom uppers that go all the way to the counter, with lift up appliance garages for small appliances. All the perimeter cabinetry is in swiss coffee with black honed granite counters.

Laguna Niguel Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel Inspired by the California Coast

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Functionality was a main focus in this remodel, a shallow spice cabinet is feature here to maximize organization & convenience.
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation

Phase One Design

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Tuscan Custom Home

Godden Sudik Architects Inc

L-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, travertine floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops and terra-cotta splashback.

Padina Remodel

Ariel Bleich Design

Transitional Kitchen, fully remodeled, mix on modern and traditional elements. Materials used are white oak floors, wood and painted cabinets, quartzite countertops and Zellige tile backsplash. The range hood surround is plaster.

Westchester Traditional

Chango

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nashville Kitchen Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Another view.
Inspiration for a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Nashville Kitchen Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Another view.
This is an example of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laguna Niguel Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel Inspired by the California Coast

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Bright & airy are just two words that come to mind while looking at this remodel. A pop of color goes a long way, and these light blue custom cabinets are the ultimate coastal kitchen inspiration.

White cabinets to putty cream with taupe detailing

Brilliant Cabinet Solutions

These 1990's white cabinets are very high end but they needed some new granite and a switch in the base color to a putty colored cream with a taupe glaze detailing to tie them in with the new cream and brown granite (the old granite not pictured here was pink, white and gray). The entire palate came from the already existing back splash.

Classic Coastland Kitchen and Bath

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

Charming Willow Glen traditional kitchen and bathroom upgrade with custom cabinetry and stone countertops. The Acacia wood floors and stainless steel appliances give this remodel a modern twist. The "old world" texture", farmhouse sink and hand-made, terra-cotta tile backsplash keep it true to the age of the home. Photo by Christian Murphy

Taylor River

Sunlit Architecture

Builder: Hargrove Construction Interior Designer: Interior Style Lighting Design: Electrical Logic
Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Garden Oaks Tuscan

Brickmoon Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Josephine Place

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent

Chelsie Lopez Photography
Traditional eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Meets Classic in a Kitchen and Family Room Remodel

Two Hands Interiors

The classic elements beautifully compliment the contemporary touches in a new kitchen that fits both the style of the home and the tastes of the homeowner. The artisan Zellige Tile juxtapose the classic Hicks pendents. A matte finish quartz countertop and a traditional white cabinet style anchor the room while the charcoal island adds interest.

Elmhurst Contemporary Kitchen

Schanstra Design Group

The open plan kitchen has great views of the back patio and is very conducive for entertaining.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Eat-in Kitchen with Terra-cotta Splashback 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!