Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Home

Mission Tile West Showrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink and no island.

Mr & Mrs Young

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Kenwood Kitchen Remodel

Tamera Embree Designs

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cuisine

Lucie DAVAZE

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Mexican Themed Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

Mexican Style, full overlay, Euro style and textured.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, with island, light wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances and red floor.

Spanish Style House Kitchen

Vogt Design Studio

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Number 2, Spello | 60 sqm

Turn Key Italia

Number 2, Spello. photo Michele Garramone
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances and terra-cotta floors.

A Paris, une cuisine déco ouverte sur le séjour

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Le projet Un appartement sous les toits avec une cuisine ouverte dont l’agencement est à optimiser, et une entrée donnant sur le réfrigérateur. Notre solution Organiser la cuisine en modifiant les meubles pour gagner de l’espace et intégrer le réfrigérateur non encastrable Smeg. Le mur d’en face avec un radiateur placé en plein milieu et le compteur est repensé : un coffrage en bois habille le radiateur et un placard menuisé dissimule désormais compteur et petits rangements. Une banquette est réalisée sur-mesure et positionnée devant le cache-radiateur en bois, ce qui permet de gagner de la place. D’élégantes petites tables bistrot, plateau marbre et piétements en cuivre en rappel des luminaires apportent un esprit très déco à l’ensemble. L’entrée maintenant dégagée du réfrigérateur est finalisée avec un superbe papier-peint au motif de nuages, que vient compléter une console vintage agrémentée d’un portrait ancien. Du côté de la salle de bains, le meuble vasque jusqu’alors peu fonctionnel est finalisé avec des tiroirs menuisés en placage bois. Le style Le charme de cet appartement très déco et féminin est conservé dans la cuisine afin de prolonger le séjour. Le bleu déjà présent sur les murs guide le choix du papier peint et les tissus de la banquette. Le placage bois du cache-radiateur permet de garder un esprit raffiné et chaleureux.

Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL

Big Chill

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small country l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A view of the kitchen showing the white plaster hood, blue ceramic tile backsplash, marble countertops, white cabinets and a large kitchen island equipped with four bar seats.

Bordley

Thompson Custom Homes

Photographer: Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Houston with coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and beige benchtop.

Admiral Tudor Kitchen

Distinctive Kitchens

Designed by Distinctive Kitchens Seattle. For the Admiral Tudor kitchen, we wanted a rich, textured feel with exquisite detail and carefully considered construction. The custom walnut cabinetry plays beautifully with the Lacanche range in Armor, and the simple backsplash allows the calacatta marble countertop to take top billing The end result is one of the most unique, gorgeous and functional kitchens we've ever designed. Photo by Wynne Earle Photography

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.

Maine Cottage Colors

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

The Majestic range from Ilve in cobalt blue. The bonnet hood was custom designed to match the range. Cabinets in knotty butternut with antique glass panels, glass cup pulls. The hand painted tile backsplash was custom designed in this color palette of blue, gold, light brown and notes of soft green. Photo by Nancy E. Hill

Italian Tuscan Villa Style Inspired Home

Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.

Antique elements blend seamlessly with modern conveniences in this extraordinary kitchen. Beautifully patinated custom stains and decorative paint treatments are used as finishes throughout, and the floor is constructed from reclaimed antique terra cotta pavers. Tuscan Villa-inspired home in Nashville | Architect: Brian O’Keefe Architect, P.C. | Interior Designer: Mary Spalding | Photographer: Alan Clark

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The Modern Spanish kitchen offers a space for a young family to enjoy. Equipped with a modern island, white cabinets, a white plaster hood, beige Spanish tile floors and clean details.

A Paris, une cuisine déco ouverte sur le séjour

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

A Playful Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A 19th Century cottage painted Stone Blue (Farrow & Ball) with oak worktops. The Bertazzoni range cooker and pendant light are painted in Ferrari yellow adding a gorgeous pop of colour.

Admiral Tudor Kitchen

Distinctive Kitchens

Kitchen with Coloured Appliances 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!