Mediterranean Inspired Kitchen with Gold Granite

Gorgeous Mediterranean inspired kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stained wood cabinets and gold granite countertops and island.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and beige floor.

Downtown San Diego High Rise, Single Unit, Complete Remodel

Peterson Remodeling, Inc.

Design By- Jules Wilson I.D. Photo Taken By- Brady Architectural Photography
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

Davis Clever Curves. Nar Fine Carpentry. Sacramento. El Dorado Hills

Nar Design Group

The worldly style of this inventive space draws inspiration from Latin American design. Warm wood tones, a custom copper hood, and hand painted Mexican tiles complement the clients Latin American artwork. The Crystal frameless cabinetry is in a black walnut shaker style and natural anigre flat panel door. The dynamic curved shape of the island is mimicked in the granite eating bar and curved shelves of the message/organization center. Photo Credit: Nar Fine Carpentry, Inc.

Mixed Materials in the Kitchen

PRODUCTION FLOORING,LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

ASTRA ITALIAN KITCHEN DESIGN IN SAN DIEGO AURORA

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

The warm ambience emitted by genuine, thick wood with just that hint of paint, the solid cooker hoods formed from a single beam and the display cabinet which reveals and facilitates access to those objects used daily, these are all details which serve to confirm the high-quality. Trappings and accessories that emit a definitive feeling of domestic stability and warmth, perfectly matched to the warm tones of a unique and refined kitchen. Simplicity is the governing element which distinguishes Aurora, where even space distribution provides functional and ergonomic solutions, whilst conserving elegant tradition.

Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel West Chester

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

This spacious kitchen was in need of updating, providing us with many facets to make improvements. In additon to the main kitchen over haul, complete with a new, enlarged island, we customized a built-in hutch cabinet in the entrance to the dining room and replaced the wet bar adjacent to the living room. The customer added her own touch with a unique sink at the bar, inviting guests to wander down from the kitchen to have a drink and enjoy the fireplace, or a TV show. The island cabinets are fieldstone Bainbridge Maple in Marshmallow Cream finish. Details like adding corbels, and an upgraded edge profile on the granite makes the project stand out. The main kitchen cabinetry is Fieldstone Bainbridge Cherry stain. Throughout the kitchen and bar area, they chose Solarius granite from Onur. "Thanks for considering other options to achieve the look we are gong for. I appreciate your conscientiousness regarding the budget we had planned on."

2013

Palazzi Bros

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Kitchens

A.D.S. Designs

Cooper Photography
Large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Model Home, Garner

Crown Point Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

West Loop Loft Kitchen

Amish Custom Kitchens

Gray stained, shaker style maple cabinets. Photographer: Luke Cebulak
Large industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hollywood Hills

Kahal Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Carolina Home & Garden/Center Stage

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

The kitchen is the central focus of the main living area, defined by an angled breakfast bar with a facade of narrow, rectangular limestone slate tiles set in a random pattern. Leathered Cappuccino granite with a chiseled edge by Viktor's Granite and Marble dresses the top. The industrial style pendant fixtures are from Christie's Lighting. Brodie Smith of Packard Cabinetry added the compact wine bar, positioned for convenient access from the adjoining living room. Impeccable workmanship is evident in the cabinetry, which was custom designed and hand-crafted by Packard Cabinetry. The cooking area's "hearth" is maple and given a deep espresso glaze. A shallow niche, inset into the tumbled marble tile backsplash, echoes the narrow tiles of the breakfast bar facing and is artfully illuminated by LED lights. The faux apothecary drawers on either side conceal pull-out spice racks. By Kate O'Connor Photography by David Dietrich

Opening Walls for Greater Flow

Showcase Kitchens

The rectangular center island in this eat-in-kitchen, which originally faced the refrigerator, was turned 90° to face the oven. Where the 60” double Wolf oven is now is where there used to be a fireplace. Homeowners have the perfect cooking triangle – oven, fridge and sink in close, beautiful proximity Tim Cree/Creepwalk Media Inc.

Scottsdale | Hunt's Kitchen & Design | Kitchen

Hunt's Kitchen Design

This is proof that people are still using Traditional design elements in their kitchens. Distressed wood, raised panel cabinets with white quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The floors are a "wood plank" porcelain and the backsplash is a stone pattern from Bedrosians in Scottsdale. The result is a modern kitchen with more of an "Old World" feel. Enjoy!

My Work

Milton Lighting

Inspiration for an arts and crafts open plan kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback and with island.

The Shorts Home

NC Countertops llc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Backsplash

David's Abbey Carpet & Floors

Dawn Croegaert
Mid-sized traditional kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and terra-cotta splashback.

Modern Java Cabinets

The Cabinet Spot, Inc

The Modern Java Premium Cabinets are excellent multi-purpose cabinets for home or office use. These elegant and attractive cabinets have unique designs. And they are available in a ready-to-assemble package. Our java premium cabinets are made of high quality maple wood. Each component of the cabinet has been manufactured to provide adequate strength and durability.

Boulder Ridge Residence

Trends Kitchen & Bath

Mark Mercado
Contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Terra-cotta Splashback 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!