Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Coronado Spanish Bungalow Remodel

Bungalow 56

Kristen Vincent Photography
Photo of a small mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Twin Pine Road

New Angle Design

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Lodi Township Custom Home

Studio Z Architecture

A large island with a contrasting finish provides a space for food prep and casual dining. Photo by Gary Easter
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Riverwoods Residence Kitchen

Studio21 Architects

Kitchen with two large kitchen islands, terra-cotta inlays, built-in cabinets, with a large arched doorway.
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and multiple islands.

Southwest Style Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Photo of a large kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Santa Barbara Spanish

Design

The discerning use of classic materials creates a timeless classic look in this 1920's kitchen remodel.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Escondido Kitchen Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

Do we have your attention now? ?A kitchen with a theme is always fun to design and this colorful Escondido kitchen remodel took it to the next level in the best possible way. Our clients desired a larger kitchen with a Day of the Dead theme - this meant color EVERYWHERE! Cabinets, appliances and even custom powder-coated plumbing fixtures. Every day is a fiesta in this stunning kitchen and our clients couldn't be more pleased. Artistic, hand-painted murals, custom lighting fixtures, an antique-looking stove, and more really bring this entire kitchen together. The huge arched windows allow natural light to flood this space while capturing a gorgeous view. This is by far one of our most creative projects to date and we love that it truly demonstrates that you are only limited by your imagination. Whatever your vision is for your home, we can help bring it to life. What do you think of this colorful kitchen?

Holly - Kitchen Renovation

Legal Eagle Contractors

Notice the end panel detailing on the Shaker-style, custom cabinets. A legrand electrical outlet (three-prong) that pops out with light pressure can be seen at the end of the peninsula - its' finish is consistent with other surfaces and fixtures. The outlet's location allows users of any height and ability to access it, which equates with proper universal design. Photo: Dan Bawden.

Charlestown

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with a Rustic Flare

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

The kitchen was a full remodel, along with much of the first floor. The biggest challenge in the designing the space was coordinating all of the materials to work within the kitchen as well as within the rest of the house. The home was renovated to be more of an open concept plan, so the kitchen was open to the dining room and living room. Top three notable/custom/unique features. Three notable features include the brick tile floor, custom wood countertop on the island and professional cooking appliances. The stainless steel farm sink and glass doors on the raised bar top add more detail throughout the space. The project also included a mudroom and pantry area, complete with the same cabinets as shown in the kitchen.

Comal County Ranch House

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Spanish Revival Restoration

Cynthia Bennett & Associates

Another look at the Spanish Revival kitchen.
Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cambridge Green

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Cambridge Colour: Canyon Green Worktops: Laminate Natural Wood
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

Ventura Eucalyptus

Crickett Kinser

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oldfield Road

Finch London

Aidan Brown
Photo of a small eclectic galley kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Maine Cottage Colors

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

A sunny window opens to a scrub sink for vegetable wash-up, herb cultivation and a compost unit. The potting room with copper sink can be seen in the background, behind a chestnut glass door. Photo by Nancy E. Hill

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

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.

Kitchen with Shaker 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!