A bright and charming basement kitchen creates a coherent scheme with each colour complementing the next. A white Corian work top wraps around grey silk finished lacquered cupboard doors and draws. The look is complete with hexagonal terracotta floor tiles that bounce off the original brick work above the oven adding a traditional element.

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.

Complete Home - Mid Century

Craft Home Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

PROJECTE LL

L'Aurea Arquitectura

Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Tamara Marie Designs

Vintage kitchen remodel. Our inspiration for the Spanish bungalow was California Coastal. We kept the beautiful terracotta floors, repurposed the cabinetry, added new countertops and backsplash. The client wanted a dishwasher so we extended the countertop to make room for the dishwasher & added additional cabinetry for more storage.

Pelham Arts + Crafts

Innate Studio - Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, an undermount sink, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and white benchtop.

Rénovation totale 50 m2 - Paris 11

User

Cassandra Coldeboeuf
Transitional eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Charlestown

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL

Toulmin Kitchen & Bath

Mid-Century modern style galley kitchen in Tuscaloosa, AL featuring frameless oak stained cabinetry, floating display shelves, and a breakfast seating area.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

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

Exotic Moroccan Retreat

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Design ideas for a large mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Timeless Teal - Oxford

Notch Studio

Exposed wood offers warmth and compliments the deeper toned cabinetry in this contemporary shaker. Internal Island shelving acts as clever storage and an opportunity to showcase kitchen items.

Lincoln Park Luxe + Maximalist Kitchen

Abigail Ray Interiors

eclectic maximalist kitchen for lovers of good + interesting things; we brought the personality, while keeping things luxe yet interesting. CHEFS KISS

Livingood Ln.

John Webb Construction and Design

We transformed this space with all new IKEA cabinets stainless steel appliances, Zuhne plumbing finishes, and IKEA door hardware. The backsplash tile is a hand crafted Richard & Sterling tile which complements the Pental Misterio quartz. Sometimes its not about the pizazz but rather the simplicity of only a few colors, letting the textures and details catch your eyes.

Appartement aux tendances Ethniques

ADN HOME Architecture et décoration d' intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances.

Arto

Art Tile

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Complementing Textures

Amberth

This basement kitchen is bright and inviting due to the generous amount of natural light flooding the space and the curved open shelving units that aesthetically leads you from one space to another. A white Corian work top wraps around grey silk finished lacquered draws creating a contemporary feel. David Giles

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Malibu Transitional Remodel

JRP Design & Remodel

This transitional style living space is a breath of fresh air, beginning with the open concept kitchen featuring cool white walls, bronze pendant lighting and classically elegant Calacatta Dorada Quartz countertops by Vadara. White frameless cabinets by DeWils continue the soothing, modern color palette, resulting in a kitchen that balances a rustic Spanish aesthetic with bright, modern finishes. Mission red cement tile flooring lends the space a pop of Southern California charm that flows into a stunning stairwell highlighted by terracotta tile accents that complement without overwhelming the ceiling architecture above. The bathroom is a soothing escape with relaxing white relief subway tiles offset by wooden skylights and rich accents. PROJECT DETAILS: Style: Transitional Countertops: Vadara Quartz (Calacatta Dorado) Cabinets: White Frameless Cabinets, by DeWils Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Lighting Fixtures: Bronze Pendant lighting Flooring: Cement Tile (color = Mission Red) Tile/Backsplash: White subway with Terracotta accent Paint Colors: White Photographer: J.R. Maddox

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors and White 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!