Cucina a vista con isola e illuminazione led
This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Lifelong Global Inspirations

Atelier Interior Design

This is an example of a l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cotswold Cottage refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Alterations to an idyllic Cotswold Cottage in Gloucestershire. The works included complete internal refurbishment, together with an entirely new panelled Dining Room, a small oak framed bay window extension to the Kitchen and a new Boot Room / Utility extension.

Kitchen Remodel

Construction Development Inc.

Photo of an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and beige floor.

Major Kitchen Remodel - Southlake - Brian

Lone Star Kitchens & Baths, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, with island, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

3929 Loma Bella Las Cruces, NM

Classic New Mexico Homes

wayne suggs
Inspiration for a l-shaped kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Hochglanzküche mit Schräghaube

User

Einbauküche Diamant Hochglanz Weiß
Contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and beige floor.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown benchtop and copper benchtops.

Masterful Craftsman Revival, 1910

IS Architecture

Inspiration 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.

Custom Home

User

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens

Rings of Wood

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Oro Valley 10871

Eren Design and Remodel

Design ideas 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.

The Springcrest II

StoneMill Log & Timber Homes

The kitchen and dining area are separted with a custom island. This kitchen has plenty of counter space for working.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cuisine chêne halifax dans chalet

CREA CUISINE

Photo of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nice with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Work

Caliber Cabinets, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Zone cuisson préparation

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Rénovation et agrandissement d'une cuisine
Inspiration for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina a vista con isola e illuminazione led
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Currin Drive 03

Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with beige cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

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.

SLG CHEZ ARMELLE

Jours & Nuits

Jours & Nuits © 2018 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Montpellier with an integrated sink, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, red floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown 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!