Rénovation d'un appartement sous les toits

Photo : Antoine SCHOENFELD
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, beige benchtop, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Colleton River

Randolph Stewart

Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, terra-cotta floors and brown benchtop.

Subdued Minimalist Style in a Spanish Colonial Home

CliqStudios

In this L.A. Spanish Colonial home, minimalist slab-style cabinets bring a sense of calmness, simplicity, and understated sophistication into the kitchen. Learn more: https://www.cliqstudios.com/gallery/minimalist-style-spanish-colonial-home/

Rénovation complète d'une maison, lumineuse et colorée

Horizon déco

La cuisine a été repensée dans sa totalité. Les lumières naturelles et artificielles ont été repensées. La maîtresse de maison a voulu garder le carrelage d'origine. Un aplat orange sur un mur permet d'accepter sa présence dans cette pièce devenue contemporaine

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.

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.

Cotswold Cottage refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Alterations to an idyllic Cotswold Cottage in Gloucestershire. The works included complete internal refurbishment, together with an entirely new panelled Dining Room, a small oak framed bay window extension to the Kitchen and a new Boot Room / Utility extension.

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.

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.

Serene Home in Annandale

Pilcher Residential

Pilcher Residential
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Interiorismo

Milena Villalba. Fotografía de arquitectura

Milena Villalba
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Valencia with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Houzzbesuch bei Cloud7

Claudia Vallentin Fotografie

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Large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island and terra-cotta floors.

Kitchens

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Beautiful white kitchen with black chairs. A light wood counter top with a white range hood as well.
Photo of a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Perspektive

Rehform Tischlerei

Super Alternative zur Dunstabzughaube: der Ozonos liegt auf dem obersten Regalboden und reinigt die Luft, fast besser als jeder Dunstabzug
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cologne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Authentic Custom Homes

This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Austin with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

El Robledal

Pepo Alcalá

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Malaga with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Bennett Project

The Pentland Kitchen Company

Due to the property being a small single storey cottage, the customers wanted to make the most of the views from the rear of the property and create a feeling of space whilst cooking. The customers are keen cooks and spend a lot of their time in the kitchen space, so didn’t want to be stuck in a small room at the front of the house, which is where the kitchen was originally situated. They wanted to include a pantry and incorporate open shelving with minimal wall units, and were looking for a colour palette with a bit of interest rather than just light beige/creams.

The Guildford Dairy Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, glass-front cabinets and wood benchtops.

Preserved Oak Tree Residence

Newberry Architecture

Trey Hunter Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Monte Vista Residence

DK Studio

This early 20th-century house needed careful updating so it would work for a contemporary family without feeling as though the historical integrity had been lost. We stepped in to create a more functional combined kitchen and mud room area. A window bench was added off the kitchen, providing a new sitting area where none existed before. New wood detail was created to match the wood already in the house, so it appears original. Custom upholstery was added for comfort. In the master bathroom, we reconfigured the adjacent spaces to create a comfortable vanity, shower and walk-in closet. The choices of materials were guided by the existing structure, which was very nicely finished.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and 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!