Reverse ogee arch leading into the kitchen area mirrors the same style found across the main area at the fireplace and at the cook top area. The reverse ogee is often found in Spanish style architecture and therefore is seen in several areas throughout this project.

Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cucina
Expansive mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Home

Mission Tile West Showrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink and no island.

The Alameda Kitchen - West 84th ST

Star Renovations NY

When natural and modern meet together. The terracotta tile complements the charcoal gray cabints
Photo of a small galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

W 81st St- Kitchen Remodel- Stove with Custom Range Hood

Klein Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

East Sedgwick Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

The new owners of a huge Mt. Airy estate were looking to renovate the kitchen in their perfectly preserved and maintained home. We gutted the 1990's kitchen and adjoining breakfast room (except for a custom-built hutch) and set about to create a new kitchen made to look as if it was a mixture of original pieces from when the mansion was built combined with elements added over the intervening years. The classic white cabinetry with 54" uppers and stainless worktops, quarter-sawn oak built-ins and a massive island "table" with a huge slab of schist stone countertop all add to the functional and timeless feel. We chose a blended quarry tile which provides a rich, warm base in the sun-drenched room. The existing hutch was the perfect place to house the owner's extensive cookbook collection. We stained it a soft blue-gray which along with the red of the floor, is repeated in the hand-painted Winchester tile backsplash.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

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

Trueblood Custom Kitchens

Trueblood Design-Build

Custom Kitchen. Design-build by Trueblood. [decor: Delier & Delier] [photo: Tom Grimes]
Design ideas for a country open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

C&S Enterprises, LLC

Large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Bridges Const.

This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Full Custom Kitchen & Built-in Bench Cabinet

Table Mountain Trimworks

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

New, custom, Bergeron-built Tuscan style home with Mediterranean influences!

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

The kitchen showcases high-end integrated Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry, spacious butcher block island, and breakfast nook.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Home

Mission Tile West Showrooms

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Armani Fine Woodworking Calico Hickory Butcher Block Countertop

Armani Fine Woodworking

Armani Fine Woodworking Calico Hickory Butcher Block Countertop. Armanifinewoodworking.com. Custom Made-to-Order. Shipped Nationwide.
Photo of a large country single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

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.

The Alameda Kitchen - West 84th ST

Star Renovations NY

When natural and modern meet together. The terracotta tile complements the charcoal gray cabints
Design ideas for a small galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Align | Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Annapolis Water Front Retreat

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This project was an especially fun one for me and was the first of many with these amazing clients. The original space did not make sense with the homes style and definitely not with the homeowners personalities. So the goal was to brighten it up, make it into an entertaining kitchen as the main kitchen is in another of the house and make it feel like it was always supposed to be there. The space was slightly expanded giving a little more working space and allowing some room for the gorgeous Walnut bar top by Grothouse Lumber, which if you look closely resembles a shark,t he homeowner is an avid diver so this was fate. We continued with water tones in the wavy glass subway tile backsplash and fusion granite countertops, kept the custom WoodMode cabinet white with a slight distressing for some character and grounded the space a little with some darker elements found in the floating shelving and slate farmhouse sink. We also remodeled a pantry in the same style cabinetry and created a whole different feel by switching up the backsplash to a deeper blue. Being just off the main kitchen and close to outdoor entertaining it also needed to be functional and beautiful, wine storage and an ice maker were added to make entertaining a dream. Along with tons of storage to keep everything in its place. The before and afters are amazing and the new spaces fit perfectly within the home and with the homeowners.

2129 Northeast 61st Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lennen and Rotella

Expansive beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, pink floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Ronovation

George Ranalli Architect

George Ranalli Architect revamped a small kitchen into a cozy and functional space by adding stainless steel appliances and custom-made wood cabinets. The cabinets offer ample storage space, with clever organizational features designed to maximize the kitchen's limited square footage. A clean and elegant marble countertop and backsplash seamlessly integrate with the stainless steel appliances, providing a modern and streamlined aesthetic. The kitchen renovation also includes a convenient adjacent coffee bar, complete with an additional countertop, under-the-counter storage, and a coffee machine, creating a perfect spot for morning routines or casual gatherings.

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!