Diane Wandmaker
Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Contemporary Spanish Kitchen

Erika Bruder Interior Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, beige floor and white splashback.

Forest Creek Retreat

Terry M. Elston, Builder

Desiring a “lived in” look, the homeowner selected different woods and finishes for each area of the kitchen. The perimeter cabinetry boasts knotty alder cabinets with a light glaze, which allows the character of the wood to show through. In keeping with the feeling of a kitchen put together over time, the vent hood is wrapped in stucco and finished with an old beam supported by intricate antique corbels. The island is constructed from alder, and is painted a light green with creamy accents highlighting the unique raised diamond inserts on the doors. Designed to accommodate a large family, the large island has a raised bar and seating for four. Across from the island sits the entertaining/bar area. The Bentwood cabinetry was designed by Kori Shurley of the Kitchen & Bath Cottage and has a French Country flair similar to the island, and is painted midnight black with creamy accents highlighting the raised panel inserts. This bar area boasts a wine refrigerator, as well as an appliance garage tucked into the wall and surrounded by a red bead board backsplash. Photo by: Mary Ann Elston

Bespoke Kitchen Project 54 – York

The Main Company

We completed a project in the charming city of York. This kitchen seamlessly blends style, functionality, and a touch of opulence. From the glass roof that bathes the space in natural light to the carefully designed feature wall for a captivating bar area, this kitchen is a true embodiment of sophistication. The first thing that catches your eye upon entering this kitchen is the striking lime green cabinets finished in Little Greene ‘Citrine’, adorned with elegant brushed golden handles from Heritage Brass.

Brunswick Renovation & Addition

DOOD Studio

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beaded Shaker in Hartforth Blue

Interiors 4 Living

At the end of last year, we designed and installed this stunning beaded shaker kitchen for a couple in Morley, Leeds. Our lovely clients chose this beautiful Hartforth Blue shade that compliments the European Walnut wooden worktops perfectly, adding warmth to the whole kitchen. The antique bronze handles and tap match seamlessly, helping to create an old-fashioned rustic look. Designed by Tom.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback and terrazzo floors.

Casa degli Gnomi

Mas Foto di Maurizio Sorvillo

Maurizio Sorvillo
Photo of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and black appliances.

Private Villa in Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany

Matteo Castelli Fotografia

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and red floor.

Mid Century Modern Masterpiece

360modern

1966 William Bain Jr (NBBJ) midcentury masterpiece. Dynamic modern architecture nestled at the end of a private wooded estate, perched on a bluff for sensational western water and mountain views. Walk down the trail to your private TIKI lounge and 230' of sandy waterfront. Original terrazzo graces the entire main floor, & walls of floor-to-ceiling windows frame expansive views. Enjoy year-round living, or make this your weekend getaway, with tremendous Airbnb/VRBO income potential!

Transitional Rustic and Elegant Kitchen Remodel

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Photography by Holloway Productions.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Butler' Panty Cabinets

Monteforte Construction Inc.

Butler's pantry service area. Granite counters with an under mount sink. Sub way tile backsplash and barrel ceiling. Herringbone patterned floor tile. Carved wood appliques and corbels.

104 Cobblestone

Milestone Custom Homes

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with brown cabinets, brick floors and with island.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Harmonie colorée de cette maison années 30

Bulles & Taille-crayon

Le salon autrefois séparé de la cuisine a laissé place à une pièce unique. L'ouverture du mur porteur a pris la forme d'une arche pour faire écho a celle présente dans l'entrée. Les courbes se sont invitées dans le dessin de la verrière et le choix du papier peint. Le coin repas s'est immiscé entre la cuisine et le salon. L'ensemble a été conçu sur mesure pour notre studio.

Mid-Century Mod

Meghan Grimbert Design

Small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Deco House

Mihaly Slocombe

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Log Cabin Little Mountain Kitchen

Capital Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Sunset Valley

J Wiley Designs

NKBA J May Photo
Large transitional kitchen in Dallas with brick floors.

Before and After Kitchens

OTW Interiors

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with a triple-bowl sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, recessed-panel cabinets and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Brick Floors and Terrazzo 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!