When natural and modern meet together. The terracotta tile complements the charcoal gray cabints
Photo of a small galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen in shades of gray

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Diamond Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Romantic Southwestern Style Kitchen with Saltillo Tiles and designer appliances.
Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Maison

Atelier Anagramme

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Washington DC Rowhouse

Mattice Design

Inspiration for a small modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Hazelnut / Bradshaw

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark cherry cabinetry in hazelnut stain with Cambria Bradshaw with waterfall edge, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, oil rubbed bronze faucet with almond sink, metal corbels, Philadelphia light tumbled stone with gold on diagonal backpslash.

Montrose Loft

S Squared Design, LLC

This loft was in need of a mid century modern face lift. In such an open living floor plan on multiple levels, storage was something that was lacking in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We expanded the kitchen in include a large center island with trash can/recycles drawers and a hidden microwave shelf. The previous pantry was a just a closet with some shelves that were clearly not being utilized. So bye bye to the closet with cramped corners and we welcomed a proper designed pantry cabinet. Featuring pull out drawers, shelves and tall space for brooms so the living level had these items available where my client's needed them the most. A custom blue wave paint job was existing and we wanted to coordinate with that in the new, double sized kitchen. Custom designed walnut cabinets were a big feature to this mid century modern design. We used brass handles in a hex shape for added mid century feeling without being too over the top. A blue long hex backsplash tile finished off the mid century feel and added a little color between the white quartz counters and walnut cabinets. The two bathrooms we wanted to keep in the same style so we went with walnut cabinets in there and used the same countertops as the kitchen. The shower tiles we wanted a little texture. Accent tiles in the niches and soft lighting with a touch of brass. This was all a huge improvement to the previous tiles that were hanging on for dear life in the master bath! These were some of my favorite clients to work with and I know they are already enjoying these new home!

Pasadena Spanish Home

Sierra Custom Kitchens, Inc.

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Roman Shade, Family Style

Videre Decor

A custom roman shade and accent rug to bring everything together in a freshly remodeled kitchen.
Photo of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a peninsula, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and orange floor.

Hollywood Hills Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Quaint Modern Espresso Kitchen

PRO-Builders

Modern, open and airy - a dream come true. Beautiful dark espresso WayPoint cabinets (maple). Reflective, opulence Daltile for the back-splash. Giallo granite with standard eased edge.

Rénovation complète d'une maison,cuisine lumineuse avec des touches de couleurs

Horizon déco

. La cuisine est aujourd'hui lumineuse et gaie grâce aux ouvertures rajoutées et à la couleur orange
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor, brown benchtop, a single-bowl sink, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

DEANE Kitchen by Buffy Goodwin

Buffy Goodwin Design

Paul Johnson
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

White Escape

Construction by Meyer

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Craftsman Custom Kitchen

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

Solid Oak and Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and green benchtop.

Rénovation du rez-de-chaussée d'une maison 45m²

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Frédéric Bali
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor and grey benchtop.

Restructuration appartement 9ème

Nelson Architecture Interieure & Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

SANDALBRANCH CIRCLE

SCM Design Group

Champagne gold, blue, white and organic wood floors, makes this kitchen lovely and ready to make statement. Blue Island give enough contrast and accent in the area. We love how everything came together.

white marble kitchen

Babylon Stone, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, recessed-panel cabinets and orange floor.

Kitchen with Green Floor and Orange Floor 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!