Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina a vista con isola e illuminazione led
This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Remodel

Tamara Marie Designs

Vintage kitchen remodel. Our inspiration for the Spanish bungalow was California Coastal. We kept the beautiful terracotta floors, repurposed the cabinetry, added new countertops and backsplash. The client wanted a dishwasher so we extended the countertop to make room for the dishwasher & added additional cabinetry for more storage.

Web Foot Remodel

Julia Longchamps Design

Transitional Style Home located in Stevensville, Maryland. Home features traditional details and modern statement lighting. Layering in color and patterns bring this home to life.

Hanover

Isler Homes

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Appartement aux tendances Ethniques

ADN HOME Architecture et décoration d' intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Alameda Kitchen Remodel

AM Spence Interiors by Anna-Marie Spence

Custom Cabinets, Walnut Peninsula, Zellige Tile, Brass shelving, Terra Cotta Flooring, natural stone countertops, leather barstools, pendant lighting, kitchen design, portland designer, kitchen remodel, portland remodel, local interior designer,

Muswell Hill Traditional Small Painted Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Our client chose a Lacanche Cluny 100 range for their traditional kitchen in Muswell Hill. The range becomes a feature in the kitchen as the colour is a contrast to the Shaker cupboards surrounding it. The cabinets are painted in Little Greene's 'Welcome Dark'. Our client chose to have the worktop material SG Carrara quartz run up to the extractor.

Admiral

K&L Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rustic Country Farmhouse

Dependable Renovations Ltd

A historic home in the heart of inner-city Calgary was updated to a rustic farmhouse finish, integrating the existing structures and finishes into the new areas.

Grey kitchen with combination of high gloss & matt cabinets

User

The high gloss wall cabinets offer a wonderful contrast to the matt finish of the units below. Designed to fit perfectly in their space, our clients were keen to maximise storage soloutions and ensure a clean run of wall cabinets.

House in classic style in Rzeszów

Viva Design - Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Large Addition Renovation

Bistany Design®

Beautiful kitchen with two islands for a large family to gather in. One island with lots of seating while the other is used prepare meals still leaving the cook with lots of workspace. Between the built-in refrigerator and freezer a pewter countertop was used to mirror the materials used on the hood on the opposing wall.

Casa De Cinco

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley kitchen in San Diego with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

IKEA Bodbyn gray

Love Of Function space planning and design

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and brown floor.

Beautiful kitchen with Bentwood Cabinetry and Walker Zanger tile backsplash.Custom copper hood by the Kitchen & Bath Cottage in Shreveport, LA
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta floors, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, orange floor and multiple islands.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Remodel

Creative Spaces by KB

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Quartzite Benchtops 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!