Photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Small mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

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.

"Unfitted" Rustic Farmhouse

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.

A Light-filled Kitchen

Amberth

An open-plan bright and charming basement kitchen uses a clever blend of colours and tones which complement each other beautifully, creating a contemporary feel. A white Corian work top wraps around grey silk finished lacquered cupboard doors and draws. Terracotta hexagonal floor tiles bounce off the original brick work above the oven adding a traditional touch. David Giles

Lincoln Park Luxe + Maximalist Kitchen

Abigail Ray Interiors

eclectic maximalist kitchen for lovers of good + interesting things; we brought the personality, while keeping things luxe yet interesting. CHEFS KISS

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.

Caisson Studios– Interior Designer Los Angeles

Caisson Studios

Mid-sized eclectic galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and no island.

Casa De Cinco

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley kitchen in San Diego with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: kitchen

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

【戸建てリフォーム】色にこだわったリフォーム

株式会社カナジュウ・コーポレーション

Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and wallpaper.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown benchtop and copper benchtops.

Bridgewater Dainty Blue, Eynsham

Benchmark Kitchens & Interiors

Design ideas for a small country galley kitchen in Oxfordshire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island and brown benchtop.

Diseño de gran cocina comedor

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Biderbost Photo
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, blue floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home

User

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

1895 Colonial Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Trash Drawer

Cabinets & Designs

Wood-Mode creates custom drawer to keep the trash out of sight.
Mid-sized traditional kitchen in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Truly Bespoke Handmade Kitchen in Hutton

Handmade Kitchen Co

This beautiful in-frame classic shaker kitchen features a cock beaded front frame, a deep blue hand painted finish, oak veneered carcasses, solid oak drawer boxes and many other features. The exposed brick is a stunning backdrop while the white quartz offers a standout surface. The kitchen has a 100mm in-line plinth which has allowed for an additional 50mm length to each door which is a unique and truly bespoke design feature. There is a walk-in pantry to the right of the fridge/freezer which is neatly hidden behind a translucent glass door – this offers extended worksurface and storage, plus a great place to hide the microwave and toaster. The island is joined to a sawn oak breakfast bar/dining table which is something unique and includes storage below. We supplied and installed some high-end details such as the Wolf Built-in oven, Induction hob and downdraft extractor, plus a double butler sink from Shaw's and a Perrin & Rowe tap. The taps include an instant boiling water tap and a pull-out rinse. springer digital

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.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

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.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets 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!