Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Handscraped custom cabinets built in 1980, updated recently. Honed and leathered golden slabs with carved tile backsplash. Tim Droney, contractor

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen

Pridecraft Inc.

Cherry Shaker Style Kitchen. Flat Panel Inset Doors.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and red floor.

Casa De Cinco

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean galley kitchen in San Diego with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

SoCal Southwestern Kitchen

Lenton Company, Inc.

A Southwestern inspired kitchen with a mix of painted and stained over glazed cabinets is a true custom masterpiece. Rich details are everywhere combined with thoughtful design make this kitchen more than a showcase, but a great chef's kitchen too.

Santa Teresita

Madison Nicole Design

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Addison Farmhouse

Joan Heaton Architects

Bob Schatz
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and orange floor.

Western Kitchen Design

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a small separate kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cole Residence

AFR Construction

J. Johnson
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with with island, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and terra-cotta floors.

Color Splash

User

Needing a functional space for a frequent cook, this kitchen accomplishes just that along with added color. A 48" stainless steel range with broiler and a chalkboard refrigerator all add character and comfort all in one space.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Design ideas for a 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.

Kitchens by BSEID

BSEID

Nicole Pereira Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: kitchen

burlanes interiors

With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.

Metro Quartz

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Eclectic Kitchen Remodel

Prull Custom Builders

A beautiful Santa Fe kitchen remodel. Photos by Kate Russell
This is an example of a kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Hunter Tile & Construction

Design ideas for a small kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Create a space with bold contemporary colors that also hint to our Mexican heritage.
Inspiration for 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.

Curtis Park Project

House of Brazier

What began as a small, extremely dated kitchen in this 1929 Spanish Casa with an even tinier nook that you could hardly eat in has turned into a gorgeous stunner full of life! We stayed true to the original style of the home and selected materials to complement and update its Spanish aesthetic. Luckily for us, our clients were on board with some color-loving ideas too! The peacock blue cabinets pair beautifully with the patterned tile and let those gorgeous accents shine! We kept the original copper hood and designed a functional kitchen with mixed metals, wire mesh cabinet detail, more counter space and room to entertain! See the before images on https://houseofbrazier.com/2019/02/13/curtis-park-project-reveal/ Photos: Sacrep

Kitchen Backsplash

ERA STONE & TILE

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and beige floor.

Treasure Island Remodel

Direct Source MT

A beautiful lake home with an out-dated kitchen gets a make over. Custom inset Shaker cabinetry keeps the classic feel of this home. The custom island features two spice pull outs, an induction cook top, a small prep sink, and plenty of seating. The white granite top plays off of the two-tone kitchen. The perimeter of the kitchen is painted white with an espresso glaze and the green granite top mimics the color of the lake seen out of the large windows. The refrigerator and dishwasher are built-in and concealed behind cabinet doors. The cabinetry is anchored by new saltillo tile. DuraSupreme Cabinetry

Kitchen with Terra-cotta Floors and with Island 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!