Doug Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ojai Spanish Mission Style Kitchen

Timothy J. Droney General Contractor

Old California Mission Style home remodeled from funky 1970's cottage with no style. Now this looks like a real old world home that fits right into the Ojai, California landscape. Handmade custom sized terra cotta tiles throughout, with dark stain and wax makes for a worn, used and real live texture from long ago. Wrought iron Spanish lighting, new glass doors and wood windows to capture the light and bright valley sun. The owners are from India, so we incorporated Indian designs and antiques where possible. An outdoor shower, and an outdoor hallway are new additions, along with the olive tree, craned in over the new roof. A courtyard with Spanish style outdoor fireplace with Indian overtones border the exterior of the courtyard. Distressed, stained and glazed ceiling beams, handmade doors and cabinetry help give an old world feel.

W 81st St- Kitchen Remodel- Stove with Custom Range Hood

Klein Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bastide de Bonheur Home Tiles by Arto Brick

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Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and beige floor.

Malibu

Vintage Timberworks

Vintage Timberworks supplied the reclaimed wood beams in this beautiful Malibu home. The beams are antique hand hewn barn beams in various sizes from 6x6 through 8x8. Architect: Paul Brant Williger

New Look for An Exclusive Coastal Residence

GDC Construction

The wood used in the cabinets throughout the kitchen was distressed to match the reclaimed stone and marble.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Maine Cottage Colors

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

The Majestic range from Ilve in cobalt blue. The bonnet hood was custom designed to match the range. Cabinets in knotty butternut with antique glass panels, glass cup pulls. The hand painted tile backsplash was custom designed in this color palette of blue, gold, light brown and notes of soft green. Photo by Nancy E. Hill

Spanish Colonial

DD Ford Construction

Architect: Don Nulty
Large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, wood benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, an undermount sink and terra-cotta floors.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The Modern Spanish kitchen offers a space for a young family to enjoy. Equipped with a modern island, white cabinets, a white plaster hood, beige Spanish tile floors and clean details.

Hacienda Ranch House

C-Reese Architectural Design

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Brazilian Luna Pearl Granite Kitchen

Stone Action

Brazilian Luna Pearl Granite is shown in this project! Search "Brazilian Luna Pearl" granite, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Statement Ranges

Keith's Appliances

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Malibu Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Design ideas for a mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and marble splashback.

Spanish Mediterranean

Maraya Interior Design

Walls with thick plaster arches and simple tile designs feel very natural and earthy in the warm Southern California sun. Terra cotta floor tiles are stained to mimic very old tile inside and outside in the Spanish courtyard shaded by a 'new' old olive tree. The outdoor plaster and brick fireplace has touches of antique Indian and Moroccan items. An outdoor garden shower graces the exterior of the master bath with freestanding white tub- while taking advantage of the warm Ojai summers. The open kitchen design includes all natural stone counters of white marble, a large range with a plaster range hood and custom hand painted tile on the back splash. Wood burning fireplaces with iron doors, great rooms with hand scraped wide walnut planks in this delightful stay cool home. Stained wood beams, trusses and planked ceilings along with custom creative wood doors with Spanish and Indian accents throughout this home gives a distinctive California Exotic feel. Project Location: Ojai designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.Spanish Revival home in Ojai.

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Kitchen painted a Farrow and Ball white

Arto

Art Tile

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Exotic Moroccan Retreat

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Mexican Kitchen

Alioto & Associates Restoration & Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Santa Barbara Downtown, Victorian, Remodel, Victoria Garden Mews Residence

Dennis Thompson Architect

Allen Construction- Contractor Photography: Brooks Institute
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, recessed-panel cabinets and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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!