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.

Cabana Drive

Geppetto's Workshop Inc.

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Alabama

Leland Construction Inc

Mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

Midcentury Modern Style House in Santa Cruz, CA

Howland Built

The large mid-century modern style kitchen features all stainless steel appliances, light tile floors and white shaker cabinets contrasted by black soapstone countertops. The exposed wood beams and recessed lights provide added detail to the ceiling.

Crick Road

Symes Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Spanish Mission Home Kitchen and Dining Room

Eberling Design

Jessie Prezza
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Grey country kitchen with traditional features

User

This is an example of a country style shaker kitchen with all modern conveniences. The gentle colours and homely quarry tiles create a warm and inviting space for all the family to come together and enjoy.

Beadboard panels custom Kitchen

Camlen Furniture

Camlen
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Western Kitchen Design

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchens

Bothof Remodel, Construction & Solar

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Open Craftsman Kitchen

Lazzaro Creative

Design ideas for 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.

Oast House Conversion

Sabre Joinery

Simon Newbury
Photo of a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone splashback, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Kitchen Remodel in Pflugerville

THA Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchens by BSEID

BSEID

Nicole Pereira Photography
Mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

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?

Kitchen Remodel

Collins Tile and Stone

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

Treasure Island Remodel

Direct Source MT

A beautiful lake home with an out-dated kitchen gets a make over. Custom inset Shaker cabinetry keeps the classic feel of this home. The custom island features two spice pull outs, an induction cook top, a small prep sink, and plenty of seating. The white granite top plays off of the two-tone kitchen. The perimeter of the kitchen is painted white with an espresso glaze and the green granite top mimics the color of the lake seen out of the large windows. The refrigerator and dishwasher are built-in and concealed behind cabinet doors. The cabinetry is anchored by new saltillo tile. DuraSupreme Cabinetry

Cole Residence

AFR Construction

J. Johnson
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with with island, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and terra-cotta floors.

Snellville Addition + Renovation

Hall Design Build

Renovated kitchen. We kept the terra-cotta tiled floor and added all new cabinets to update the layout and function.
Large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Rock's House Remodel

Meet West Studio

Eclectic kitchen remodel in a historic home
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

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!