Au centre de la cuisine se trouve un îlot spacieux, le véritable point focal de la pièce revêtu d’un élégant comptoir en marbre blanc. Des luminaires suspendus au-dessus de l’îlot ajoutent une lumière douce et chaleureuse.

Modern Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

Modern Kitchen by Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath of Providence, RI
Mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Providence with terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and a peninsula.

Cambridge Green

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Cambridge Colour: Canyon Green Worktops: Laminate Natural Wood
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, brown benchtop and coffered.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A view of the kitchen showing the white plaster hood, blue ceramic tile backsplash, marble countertops, white cabinets and a large kitchen island equipped with four bar seats.

Ventura Eucalyptus

Crickett Kinser

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Southwest Style Kitchen

Living Space Designs

Photo of a large kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Oro Valley 10871

Eren Design and Remodel

Inspiration for an expansive galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spanish Contemporary

JRP Design & Remodel

A luxe kitchen remodel with custom-paneled, fully-integrated Thermador appliances including a wine fridge and dishwasher. Glass-front cabinets create a striking barware display flanked by white raised-panel DeWils cabinets. Cambria Torquay Marble countertops are polished and contemporary. Wrought steel birdcage bar pulls and Historic Bronze pendant lights add a rustic, hand-crafted patina to the aesthetic. The medium wood on the center island and warm terracotta floor tiles ground the white walls in this contemporary Spanish design. Photographer: Tom Clary

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.

Oldfield Road

Finch London

Aidan Brown
Photo of a small eclectic galley kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Castle Rock Farmhouse Chic Kitchen

Dragonfly Designs

Slate Gray painted alder cabinets mixed with those fashioned from distressed oak keep the kitchen "piecy", as if renovated over time. We varied the styles and materials to provide an historic interest. Open shelves in reclaimed oak and antique iron brackets allow for casual and "at your fingertips" storage. Cabinetry by William Ohs in Cherry Creek, CO. Photography by Emily Minton Redfield

Comal County Ranch House

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

"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.

Riebl Residence

Designs Australia

Victorian style galley kitchen in paint finish 2 pack satin enamel to match porters paint absolute white. Paneled and beaded drawers and doors. Alpine white reconstituted quantum quartz stone bench top with lambs tongue to front edge. Hand made ceramic tiles to splash back. Hidden pull out chopping board above dishwasher.

Currin Drive 04

Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Lake Las Vegas

Monticello Cabinets & Doors

World Class kitchen, made from true antique woods, our Provence Collection
Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, with island, wood benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Eagle's Rest

HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Banbury Traditional Kitchen

HT Home Design

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Kitchen with 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!