This is an example of an expansive mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portfolio

Feeney+Bryant

@Feeney+Bryant
This is an example of an u-shaped kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Constance

Below Magid Construction

Transitional kitchen in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors and with island.

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.

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.

ERP PROJECT

Laura Nathan Design

Stained knotty alder cabinetry. "Crema Bordeaux" granite counters. Tumble travertine splash accented with custom painted tiles.
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and beige benchtop.

Custom Art Glass Door Inserts

Casa Loma Art Glass

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design

Lepere Studio
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Los Feliz

Barondes Morris Design

Mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Victorian Style - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Grand cabinets for a high ceiling!
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and black 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.

Dunemere Project

Trosak Cabinets Inc.

This is an example of a large u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchen

C&S Enterprises, LLC

Large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Appartement SIX

boma architectes

Détail plan de travail
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, pink floor and beige benchtop.

Ristrutturazione di una casa di campagna sulle colline del Trasimeno

Kibuz_architettura&ingegneria

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

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!