Kitchen Design by Andersonville Kitchen & Bath Merillat Cabinetry in Dusk Stain and Shale Paint Silestone Pearl Jasmine Quartz countertop
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, Wolf range and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

Downtown San Diego High Rise, Single Unit, Complete Remodel

Peterson Remodeling, Inc.

Design By- Jules Wilson I.D, Photo Taken By- Brady Architectural Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

West Loop Loft Kitchen

Amish Custom Kitchens

Gray stained, shaker style maple cabinets. Floating table height ledge on island. Dog bowls in pantry toe space concealed. Photographer: Luke Cebulak

Cane River

THE COTTAGE

Bentwood Fine Custom Cabinetry with a Raw Urth Hood, La Cornue Range and Sub-Zero/Wolf Appliances
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

Little Mazarn

Hughes Design and Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Phoenix Rising

W.L. Construction Inc.

Erik Lubbock
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, coloured appliances and brown floor.

EMERALD CITY

Studio Sven

Jacob Hand Photography + Motion- Photographer
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

New Look for An Exclusive Coastal Residence

GDC Construction

The kitchen was designed around an exceptional La Cornue range.
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in San Diego with terra-cotta splashback, wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige splashback.

Tierrasanta Spanish Inspired

Your Nest By Design, Robin Kelley

Custom hand-painted Terra-cotta backsplash tile. Custom fabricated hood. Omega Cabinetry.
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Garden Oaks Tuscan

Brickmoon Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

TALL, DARK + HAWKEYE

Studio Sven

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Custom Work

Caliber Cabinets, Inc.

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.

Moroccan Kitchen Santa Fe, NM

STATEMENTS IN Tile/Lighting/Kitchens/Flooring

Ornate hand painted tile for the backsplash and rustic travertine flooring contributes to the Moroccan theme in this kitchen. Designed by Mark Little, Santa Fe, NM. Photo: Christopher Martinez Photography

New Home Construction

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, concrete floors and brown floor.

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.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash, wooden beams and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With double islands, plenty of prep space, and a built-in bar area, this kitchen is ideal for entertaining.

Maison de village

margherita olivero

La cuisine, coeur de la vie de chaque maison réalisée par l'ébéniste Laurent Passe avec ses matériaux ancien et upcyclés.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Spanish Style Home | Hillsborough, CA

Tile Plus, Inc.

Here you will find pictures of a beautiful home in Hillsborough, CA built with a Spanish style. Pictured are primarily an interior staircase, kitchen and master bathroom. The red tiles used on the floor are all quarry tile. The multi-colored tiles in the niche are Mexican tile. The beige tiles used in the bathroom are hand-made ceramic tiles.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Terra-cotta Splashback 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!