Geometric Kitchen Mosaic in Private Residence

This mosaic was a thrill to research, design and build! As a skilled and knowledgeable artist herself, the client introduced me to one of her favorite artists, French painter and designer Sonia Delaunay. The mosaic is inspired by Delaunay's use of angles and circles, and the intersections of lines and arcs. It brings color, texture, light and visual energy to a once all-white and sterile kitchen. The mosaic is made from ceramic tile and vitrified glass tiles.

Swiss

McMillan Millwork & Joinery

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Southern Hills Fresh Update

GMI Design Group

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Beautiful and Bright Full Kitchen Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beautiful and Bright Family Kitchen Full Remodel for a Bustling Family of Four!
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Greeson Cottage

Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson (MGPB)

Design ideas for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Rawlings

LMHDesign

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Easy Living

Kitchen Mania

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, with island and brown floor.

Seven Bridges

Nest Interiors

Cassaw Images
Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Guest & Pool House

Tara Veith Kitchen & Bath Design

This crescent shaped pool house was designed as a flex space for a family of five. With its armoire-style murphy bed, it serves as a guest house. The kitchenette with tv, bathroom and outdoor shower contribute to its role as a party space, pool cabana and hang out space for the kids.

Likely Project

Boxwood Avenue

Modern farmhouse kitchen with patterned tile backsplash, wood island, shaker cabinets, and La Cornue stove. With white concrete countertops and a beautiful wall of marble tile!

Kitchens

Dana Thompson Photography

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances and a peninsula.

White Condo Shaker Kitchen

User

Beachside cottage inspired, contemporary/transitional U shaped kitchen. Wall colors of muted grey with crisp white shaker cabinetry and crown moulding, complemented with grey Silestone quartz countertops and mixed glass with a stone mosaic backsplash. Flooring is a distressed wood look of porcelain floor tile in shades of grey and taupe. Photo Credit:Ryan Siphers

Windows

ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers

Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Andersen 400 Series Casement and Transom Windows
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Baltimore with a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white appliances.

Plandome Kitchen

Karen Arpino Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bright and quaint Kitchen

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor, white benchtop, no island and mosaic tile splashback.

Columbus Contemporary Custom Home

Dickinson Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Richmond Hill North Residence

Idevoks Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, travertine floors and a peninsula.

Strickland Kitchen

Kitchen Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Griffith Extension and Remodel

Build Professional

Nathan Lanham Photography
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

White Cabinets w/ Bar Height Peninsula

Winbourne Building and Design

This spacious modern kitchen features Forevermark Cabinetry with shaker style and ice white finish. The two tier Valentino Quartz peninsula was designed to improve functionally in the kitchen and enhance the entertainment experience with guests. The floors are a seasoned wood finish luxury vinyl tile. Photography courtesy of @Realtogs_NY

Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback and White Appliances 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!