Inspiration for a small l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spanish style Kitchen remodel, large island and wood beams

Design Studio West

Our major goal was to have the ‘kitchen addition’, keep the authentic Spanish Revival style in this 1929 home.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Sage Green Inset Door Kitchen

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback and terra-cotta splashback.

Montmartre

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor, a single-bowl sink, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, with island and beige benchtop.

Un premier achat pour accueillir une future famille - Projet Tardy

Mon Concept Habitation

Niché dans le 15e, ce joli 63 m² a été acheté par un couple de trentenaires. L’idée globale était de réaménager certaines pièces et travailler sur la luminosité de l’appartement. 1ère étape : repeindre tout l’appartement et vitrifier le parquet existant. Puis dans la cuisine : réaménagement total ! Nous avons personnalisé une cuisine Ikea avec des façades Bodarp gris vert. Le plan de travail en noyer donne une touche de chaleur et la crédence type zellige en blanc cassé (@parquet_carrelage) vient accentuer la singularité de la pièce. Nos équipes ont également entièrement refait la SDB : pose du terrazzo au sol, de la baignoire et sa petite verrière, des faïences, des meubles et de la vasque. Et vous voyez le petit meuble « buanderie » qui abrite la machine à laver ? Il s’agit d’une création maison ! Nous avons également créé d’autres rangement sur-mesure pour ce projet : les niches colorées de la cuisine, le meuble bas du séjour, la penderie et le meuble à chaussures du couloir. Ce dernier a une toute autre allure paré du papier peint Jungle Cole & Son ! Grâce à la verrière que nous avons posée, il devient visible depuis le salon. La verrière permet également de laisser passer la lumière du salon vers le couloir.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

Strathcona

JJ Interiors

Suzanne Rushton
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Carmel Valley Estate

Evens Architects

Rural Italian Estate in Carmel Valley, by Evens Architects - Kitchen and Breakfast Room
Design ideas for a mediterranean eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback and panelled appliances.

French Kitchen

JEFFERY ROBERTS DESIGN

M Buck Photography
Photo of a country kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, metallic splashback, terra-cotta splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors and with island.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Central Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison de ville à Angoulême

Nathalie ManicoT - Architecte d'intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, green cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances and with island.

Montmartre

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

La cuisine

atelier mata

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, green floor and white benchtop.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

Kitchen addition

Joni Spear Interior Design

The functionality of this spacious kitchen is a far cry from its humble beginnings as a lackluster 9 x 12 foot stretch. The exterior wall was blown out to allow for a 10 ft addition. The daring slab of Calacatta Vagli marble with intrepid British racing green veining was the inspiration for the expansion. Spanish Revival pendants reclaimed from a local restaurant, long forgotten, are a pinnacle feature over the island. Reclaimed wood drawers, juxtaposed with custom glass cupboards add gobs of storage. Cabinets are painted the same luxe green hue and the warmth of butcher block counters create a hard working bar area begging for character-worn use. The perimeter of the kitchen features soapstone counters and that nicely balance the whisper of mushroom-colored custom cabinets. Hand-made 4x4 zellige tiles, hung in a running bond pattern, pay sweet homage to the 1950’s era of the home. A large window flanked by antique brass sconces adds bonus natural light over the sink. Textural, centuries-old barn wood surrounding the range hood adds a cozy surprise element. Matte white appliances with brushed bronze and copper hardware tie in the mixed metals throughout the kitchen helping meld the overall dramatic design.

Kitchen Remodel Oakland Hill

Kitchens by Francis

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and white benchtop.

Go Green

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photographed by William Quarles. Designed by Jill Frey. Contractor RS Construction. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Strathcona

JJ Interiors

Suzanne Rushton
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Westlake Remodel

Ariel Bleich Design

Butlers Kitchen Remodel, painted patterned wood floor planks
Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Green 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!