The stunning kitchen is a nod to the 70's - dark walnut cabinetry combined with glazed tiles and polished stone. Plenty of storage and Butlers Pantry make this an entertainers dream.

Midcentury Kitchen

Mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island and multi-coloured floor.

204 Florida ranch renovation

New Leaf Construction

Visag Blue granite, Grecian marble back splash . Terrazzo floors
This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops and terrazzo floors.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback and terrazzo floors.

Anthem Country Remodel

Diane Cabral Interiors

Craftsman modern kitchen with terrazzo flooring and all custome cabinetry and wood ceilings is stained black walnut. Custom doors in black walnut.
Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional white and brown kitchen with a contemporary feel

Arredo Casa Group

This is a traditional kitchen that has the contemporary touch of soft colored cabinets. Simple yet elegant, this design works in many colors and can be customized to your style. This is from the Montecarlo Collection.

Greenwich New York

CHER HOUSE

Small transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Two-storey side extension Twickenham

Architect Your Home

The bright open kitchen dining room provides and elegant space full of light to either cook, dine or simply hang out in.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, terrazzo floors and with island.

Delray Beach Villa Renovation

Flourish Delray Design

FLOURISH Delray Design
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, green splashback, beige floor, terrazzo floors and white benchtop.

San Salvador Project

KSDesigns LLC

This Spanish influenced Modern Farmhouse style Kitchen incorporates a variety of textures and finishes to create a calming and functional space to entertain a houseful of guests. The extra large island is in an historic Sherwin Williams green with banquette seating at the end. It provides ample storage and countertop space to prep food and hang around with family. The surrounding wall cabinets are a shade of white that gives contrast to the walls while maintaining a bright and airy feel to the space. Matte black hardware is used on all of the cabinetry to give a cohesive feel. The countertop is a Cambria quartz with grey veining that adds visual interest and warmth to the kitchen that plays well with the white washed brick backsplash. The brick backsplash gives an authentic feel to the room and is the perfect compliment to the deco tile behind the range. The pendant lighting over the island and wall sconce over the kitchen sink add a personal touch and finish while the use of glass globes keeps them from interfering with the open feel of the space and allows the chandelier over the dining table to be the focal lighting fixture.

Casa Ercole Rosa - Ludovica Malagò Studio Malia

Dario Borruto

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Annandale House

HBH Joinery

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Bright and quaint Kitchen

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, red floor, white benchtop and mosaic tile splashback.

Bright and quaint Kitchen

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, red floor, white benchtop, no island and mosaic tile splashback.

Rear and Kitchen Extension in Richmond

Architect Your Home

Centre island unit
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors and with island.

Annandale House

HBH Joinery

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tueting kitchen

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

Stuart Jones Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors and with island.

Greenwich New York

CHER HOUSE

Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

San Salvador Project

KSDesigns LLC

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Terrazzo 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!