Modern Kitchen by Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath of Providence, RI www.RIKB.com
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Providence with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors and no island.

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Rob Clark Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Rustic Kitchen

This is an example of a country u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and terra-cotta floors.

Kitchen examples

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

South Castle Rock Kitchen

Friends In Cabinetry, LLC

Inspiration for a large u-shaped kitchen in Denver with multiple islands, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Multi-Room Renovation

SPINAZZOLA & CO.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and orange floor.

Small Spanish Style Kitchen in Santa Barbara home

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

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Ross Thiele & Son

Gail Owens
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white splashback and red floor.

Cane River Retreat

THE COTTAGE

Beautiful kitchen with Bentwood Cabinetry and Walker Zanger tile backsplash.Custom copper hood by the Kitchen & Bath Cottage in Shreveport, LA
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta floors, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, orange floor and multiple islands.

Mid Century Remodel

Creative Spaces by KB

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Natural State Kitchen

Kohler

A combination of stone and wood elements brings the outdoors in and invites guests into the kitchen. Light limestone covers the floors and countertops while a deep finish on the cabinets and ceiling adds depth and interest. Earthy tones in both the Benjamin Moore® Antique Jade 465 matte walls and Riverby® kitchen and bar sinks in Sandbar unify the kitchen with neutral hues that are easy to build a style around.

Country Club At The Fort

California Cabinets

Design ideas for a mediterranean eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, dark wood cabinets and terra-cotta floors.

The Kitchen

Spieler Construction

Jim Bartsch
Mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown floor.

Durrette

NEST Design Group

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

The Springcrest II

StoneMill Log & Timber Homes

The kitchen and dining area are separted with a custom island. This kitchen has plenty of counter space for working.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Island Cabinets

Briano Ruiz Consulting

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodeling

Liberty Hill Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Riverwoods Residence Kitchen

Studio21 Architects

Kitchen with two large kitchen islands, terra-cotta inlays, built-in cabinets, with a large arched doorway.
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Dark Wood 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!