Do we have your attention now? ?A kitchen with a theme is always fun to design and this colorful Escondido kitchen remodel took it to the next level in the best possible way. Our clients desired a larger kitchen with a Day of the Dead theme - this meant color EVERYWHERE! Cabinets, appliances and even custom powder-coated plumbing fixtures. Every day is a fiesta in this stunning kitchen and our clients couldn't be more pleased. Artistic, hand-painted murals, custom lighting fixtures, an antique-looking stove, and more really bring this entire kitchen together. The huge arched windows allow natural light to flood this space while capturing a gorgeous view. This is by far one of our most creative projects to date and we love that it truly demonstrates that you are only limited by your imagination. Whatever your vision is for your home, we can help bring it to life. What do you think of this colorful kitchen?

Comal County Ranch House

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Cole Residence

AFR Construction

J. Johnson
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with with island, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and terra-cotta floors.

San Pasqual

Chelsea Design + Construction

Stained Glass Windows over Sink. October 2013.
Photo of 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.

Modern Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

Modern Kitchen by Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath of Providence, RI
Mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Providence with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and a peninsula.

Large Addition Renovation

Bistany Design®

Beautiful kitchen with two islands for a large family to gather in. One island with lots of seating while the other is used prepare meals still leaving the cook with lots of workspace. Between the built-in refrigerator and freezer a pewter countertop was used to mirror the materials used on the hood on the opposing wall.

Southwest Style Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Inspiration for a large kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Haines Project

San Diego Remodeling Pros

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Residence, East Hampton, New York

David Mitchell Interior Design

Eric Piasecki
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

New Construction - Los Gatos, CA - Custom Built Home

Maggetti Construction Inc.

Mert Carpenter Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

ridgecrest

Studio 4C

modern white kitchen with an asian twist - concrete countertops - back painted glass backsplash andy ellis photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and pink floor.

Ojai Spanish Mission Style Kitchen

Timothy J. Droney General Contractor

Old California Mission Style home remodeled from funky 1970's cottage with no style. Now this looks like a real old world home that fits right into the Ojai, California landscape. Handmade custom sized terra cotta tiles throughout, with dark stain and wax makes for a worn, used and real live texture from long ago. Wrought iron Spanish lighting, new glass doors and wood windows to capture the light and bright valley sun. The owners are from India, so we incorporated Indian designs and antiques where possible. An outdoor shower, and an outdoor hallway are new additions, along with the olive tree, craned in over the new roof. A courtyard with Spanish style outdoor fireplace with Indian overtones border the exterior of the courtyard. Distressed, stained and glazed ceiling beams, handmade doors and cabinetry help give an old world feel.

Oro Valley 10871

Eren Design and Remodel

Inspiration for an expansive galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dav Kitchen Remodel

KitchenRite, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Appartement Canal Saint Martin

2design architecture

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Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen

Pridecraft Inc.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen. Flat Panel Inset Doors.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Van Ness by Storie

Storie Collective

Boho meets Portuguese design in a stunning transformation of this Van Ness tudor in the upper northwest neighborhood of Washington, DC. Our team’s primary objectives were to fill space with natural light, period architectural details, and cohesive selections throughout the main level and primary suite. At the entry, new archways are created to maximize light and flow throughout the main level while ensuring the space feels intimate. A new kitchen layout along with a peninsula grounds the chef’s kitchen while securing its part in the everyday living space. Well-appointed dining and living rooms infuse dimension and texture into the home, and a pop of personality in the powder room round out the main level. Strong raw wood elements, rich tones, hand-formed elements, and contemporary nods make an appearance throughout the newly renovated main level and primary suite of the home.

Rock's House Remodel

Meet West Studio

Eclectic kitchen remodel in a historic home
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Remodel

OC Construction and Consulting, Inc.

Design by Robyn Webb
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Spanish Revival

Michael Sagouspe Design, Inc

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with an Undermount Sink 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!