Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Create a space with bold contemporary colors that also hint to our Mexican heritage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hyde Park Kitchen

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Tommy Kile This project features face frame cabinets from Amazonia Cabinetry, Kolbe windows, hardware selected by Push Pull Open Close, and honed Carrera marble countertops.

Reid- Long Beach, California

Design Studio on 2nd

Joshua Bustos Photography
Design ideas for a traditional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Federal Style Addition Renovation

New Leaf Collaborative Architecture & Design

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Masterful Craftsman Revival, 1910

IS Architecture

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Earl Residence

Chris Earl

Apartment Therapy: Monica Wang
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Long Beach Mediterranean

Jette Creative

Photo by Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Los Angeles with beige cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, orange floor and white benchtop.

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.

Classic Kitchens

Elements Design Center

Hunter Douglas Wallquest Miseno Murray Feiss
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Spanish Remodel in Pasadena

Denise Bosley Interiors

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Luxury Kitchen

Hahka Kitchens

Photo Credit: Alan Boling jr. Dura Supreme Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Santa Teresita

Madison Nicole Design

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Galley Kitchen Remodel

Jojomo Cabinetry

Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Metro Quartz

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Echo Park Spanish remodel

ArtCraft Homes LLC

A total gut-to-the-studs and rebuild within the shell of a vintage 1931 Spanish bungalow in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes. Every space was reconfigured and the floorplan flipped to accommodate 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a dining room and expansive kitchen which opens out to a full backyard patio and deck with views of the L.A. skyline. Remodel by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Design Me By Mahlah

Madison Park Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

The original kitchen featured an island that divided the space and was out of scale for the space, the tile and countertops that were dated. Our goal was to create an inviting kitchen for gatherings, and integrate our clients color palette without doing a complete kitchen remodel. We designed a new island with high gloss paint finish in turquoise, added new quartz countertops, subway and sea glass tile, vent hood, light fixtures, farm style sink, faucet and cabinet hardware. The space is now open and offers plenty of space to cook and entertain. Keeping our environment in mind and sustainable design approach, we recycled the original Island and countertops to 2nd Used Seattle.

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.

Spanish Mediterranean

Maraya Interior Design

Walls with thick plaster arches and simple tile designs feel very natural and earthy in the warm Southern California sun. Terra cotta floor tiles are stained to mimic very old tile inside and outside in the Spanish courtyard shaded by a 'new' old olive tree. The outdoor plaster and brick fireplace has touches of antique Indian and Moroccan items. An outdoor garden shower graces the exterior of the master bath with freestanding white tub- while taking advantage of the warm Ojai summers. The open kitchen design includes all natural stone counters of white marble, a large range with a plaster range hood and custom hand painted tile on the back splash. Wood burning fireplaces with iron doors, great rooms with hand scraped wide walnut planks in this delightful stay cool home. Stained wood beams, trusses and planked ceilings along with custom creative wood doors with Spanish and Indian accents throughout this home gives a distinctive California Exotic feel. Project Location: Ojai designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.Spanish Revival home in Ojai.

Kitchen with Subway Tile Splashback 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!