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.

Arco d'Augusto

Turn Key Italia

Arco d'Augusto - Cantine. photo Michele Garramone
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Kitchens

Petersen Design Associates, LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Recolata Paris

Tatiana Nicol

Meero
This is an example of a large eclectic galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

The Victorian Cottage Kitchen

Making Spaces

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

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.

The Arts & Crafts Kitchen

Russell J Milligan

Jafmilligan
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Hertfordshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

dB Atlanta | Direct Build of Atlanta

Ron Kerr - Kerr Photography
Small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Complete Home - Mid Century

Craft Home Remodeling

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white 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

Number 2, Spello | 60 sqm

Turn Key Italia

Number 2, Spello. photo Michele Garramone
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances and terra-cotta floors.

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.

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.

Curtis Park Project

House of Brazier

What began as a small, extremely dated kitchen in this 1929 Spanish Casa with an even tinier nook that you could hardly eat in has turned into a gorgeous stunner full of life! We stayed true to the original style of the home and selected materials to complement and update its Spanish aesthetic. Luckily for us, our clients were on board with some color-loving ideas too! The peacock blue cabinets pair beautifully with the patterned tile and let those gorgeous accents shine! We kept the original copper hood and designed a functional kitchen with mixed metals, wire mesh cabinet detail, more counter space and room to entertain! See the before images on https://houseofbrazier.com/2019/02/13/curtis-park-project-reveal/ Photos: Sacrep

Rose Lane New

Mel McDaniel Design

Design ideas for a 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 After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Pasadero Dr. Kitchen

Eden Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and grey benchtop.

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

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.

Small Kitchen Remodel

Sarah Johnson: Style & Design

Photo of a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

"Unfitted" Rustic Farmhouse

Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Emily Redfield; EMR Photography
Large country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with 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!