This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, with island, black floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Rénovation d’une maison de 250m² sur 4 étages - intérieur et extérieur

Commandante Custo

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Le Havre with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, pink floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Approved Used Kitchen, Alno (German) Large Handleless, Miele Appliances

Used Kitchen Exchange

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Casa Cabanyal. Reforma integral

Nodopía, Arquitectura y Diseño

Cocina abierta al comedor y al salón. El patio se funde con el espacio interior gracias a la carpintería de hojas plegables.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Valencia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Tombolo

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Small country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, no island, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and beige benchtop.

Maison Aiguines

A R C H i T E T ! S

Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Cate Grosch Studio

Stephanie Russo Photography

Large custom kitchen island. Oversized custom pendant lights. Custom flooring and backsplash.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Historical Adobe Kitchen Remodel - Saratoga, CA

CAGE Design Build

Mert Carpenter Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, terra-cotta floors, with island, stone tile splashback, red floor, beige splashback, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Fotografia di Ville e Agriturismi

Fotografo di Interni ed Architettura | Fani Kurti

Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Florence with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Custom carved wood cabinetry with custom brass Inca handles and Moroccan tile
Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen pantry in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Rue Felicity Court

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Kristina Britt Photography
Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, orange floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Kitchen painted a Farrow and Ball white

Rock's House Remodel

Meet West Studio

Eclectic kitchen remodel in a historic home
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Rénovation d'une cuisine en U style country bleu

Cuisines Turini

Cuisines Turini vous accompagne dans tous vos projets de cuisines, de salle de bains et de rangements depuis 1993 à Toulouse et son agglomération. Pour cette rénovation de cuisine à L'Isle-Jourdain les clients recherchaient une cuisine avec un grand nombre de rangements qui évoque le naturel et la campagne. Le style country s'accorde parfaitement à cette maison de campagne et s'adapte tout à fait aux attentes des clients. Les façades laquées satinées bleu foncé mettent en avant le style country. Elles évoquent un confort intemporel, chaleureux appuyé par le matériau bois et les poignées en laiton. Le style country est mis en en avant avec une étagère ouverte qui met en scène des récipients à provisions, des assiettes et des étagères bleues aux supports arqués. Le plan de travail en quartz et les sur meubles bleus avec des portes vitrées accentue le style country et se fonde harmonieusement dans cette atmosphère naturelle de campagne. Cette rénovation de cuisine en U devez aussi se doter d'un équipement moderne et complet. La disposition en U des agencements permet d'optimiser la place. Deux éléments hauts et bas bleus avec de grands tiroirs ornent la pièce et sont mis en valeur avec un plan de travail en quartz blanc. Deux plateaux escamotables et des rangements organisés pour les ustensiles de cuisine garantissent une promenade ou le plaisir culinaire a toute sa place. Dans cette rénovation à L'Isle-Jourdain 32, la pièce rayonne de façon naturelle sans renoncer aux meubles dotés d'équipements à la pointe. Vous souhaitez réaliser une rénovation de cuisine de style country bleu en U avec un plan de travail en quartz ? Rendez-vous dans l'une de nos trois agences Cuisines Turini à Portet sur Garonne, à Quint Fonsegrives ou à Toulouse. Nos conseillers vous reçoivent du lundi au samedi de 10h à 19h, ils réalisent des devis gratuits et sans engagements.

Hilltop Spanish Mediterranean Home

Allen Construction

Beautiful Spanish tile details are present in almost every room of the home creating a unifying theme and warm atmosphere. Wood beamed ceilings converge between the living room, dining room, and kitchen to create an open great room. Arched windows and large sliding doors frame the amazing views of the ocean. Architect: Beving Architecture Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer

Galliano - piano terra dopo restyling

Suman Homestaging & Interior Restyling

Cucina/salotto di una casa in campagna prima del restyling
Mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian farmhouse custom kitchen complete with hand carved wood details, flush marble island and quartz counter surfaces, faux finish cabinetry, clay ceiling and wall details, wolf, subzero and Miele appliances and custom light fixtures.

Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

This kitchen had a small alcove at the back of the space as you walk through to the rest of the house and we came up with this clever breakfast and coffee station. This allows the family to make their coffee and not be in anyone's way in the kitchen. And with a large coffee machine like this, it does not take up any precious worktop space in the main kitchen area. The tongue & groove back panel adds a traditional touch whilst the single spotlight lights up an otherwise dark alcove.

Mediterraneo Cucina

Design ideas for a mediterranean separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Rock's House Remodel

Meet West Studio

Eclectic kitchen remodel in a historic home
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors and Exposed Beam 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!