Large custom kitchen island. Oversized custom pendant lights. Custom flooring and backsplash.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

The walnut counter tops are the star in this farmhouse inspired kitchen. This hundred year old house deserved a kitchen that would be true to its history yet modern and beautiful. We went with country inspired features like the banquette, copper pendant, and apron sink. The cabinet hardware and faucet are a soft bronze finish. The cabinets a warm white and walls a lovely natural green. We added plenty of storage with the addition of the bar with cabinets and floating shelves. The banquette features storage along with custom cushions.

Kitchens

Jeff Walker Photography

This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Connelly

Millwork Visions, LLC

Susan Whisman
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Custom Coastal La Jolla Remodel

Marengo Morton Architects

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Mediterranean Chateau - Hand carved cabinet base

Tuck-Bernstein Design, LLC

Designed by C.Bernstein, Created & carved by sculpture & artist Allan Hill Photography: Robin G. London
This is an example of an expansive eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, stainless steel benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Broken Arrow

Bella Vista Company

Shoot2Sell Bella Vista Company This home won the NARI Greater Dallas CotY Award for Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000 in 2015.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Monte Vista Residence

DK Studio

This early 20th-century house needed careful updating so it would work for a contemporary family without feeling as though the historical integrity had been lost. We stepped in to create a more functional combined kitchen and mud room area. A window bench was added off the kitchen, providing a new sitting area where none existed before. New wood detail was created to match the wood already in the house, so it appears original. Custom upholstery was added for comfort. In the master bathroom, we reconfigured the adjacent spaces to create a comfortable vanity, shower and walk-in closet. The choices of materials were guided by the existing structure, which was very nicely finished.

The Victorian Cottage Kitchen

Making Spaces

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/09/08/the-victorian-cottage-devol-inspired-kitchen/

Strathcona

JJ Interiors

Suzanne Rushton
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and brown benchtop.

Assorted

KetchumPhotography

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Open Craftsman Kitchen

Lazzaro Creative

Photo of a small arts and crafts galley kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen

SAWN Custom Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, concrete benchtops, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Classic Shaker Hand Painted - Peterborough

Handmade Kitchen Co

Classic Shaker, Hand Painted, Solid Timber construction Double Bowl Belfast Sink, Perrin & Rowe taps Honed African Granite Worktops and Solid Wood Island

Modern Charm Spanish Remodel

Sato Architects, Inc.

Sato Architects was hired to update the kitchen, utility room, and existing bathrooms in this 1930s Spanish bungalow. The existing spaces were closed in, and the finishes felt dark and bulky. We reconfigured the spaces to maximize efficiency and feel bigger without actually adding any square footage. Aesthetically, we focused on clean lines and finishes, with just the right details to accent the charm of the existing 1930s style of the home. This project was a second phase to the Modern Charm Spanish Primary Suite Addition.

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.

Classy and Modern Custom IKEA Kitchen

Dendra Doors

Modern twist on a traditional white kitchen. IKEA Kitchen Remodel done by John Webb Construction using Dendra Shaker doors in white
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Converted Church, Upper Black Eddy

Odell Painting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and red floor.

Rose Lane New

Mel McDaniel Design

Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

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!