Design ideas for a midcentury open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors and with island.

Gulfshore Blvd.

Boyce Custom Carpentry & Consulting

Tropical kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mid-century inspired custom Modern Kitchen

Freespace Design LLC

Mid-Century Inspired modern kitchen with Quartz back splash and custom circular walnut Banquette and Screen
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional white and brown kitchen with a contemporary feel

Arredo Casa Group

This is a traditional kitchen that has the contemporary touch of soft colored cabinets. Simple yet elegant, this design works in many colors and can be customized to your style. This is from the Montecarlo Collection.

4 pièces - Paris 20

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Robin Residence

HartmanBaldwin Design/Build

A major aspect of this remodel included an extensive redesign of the kitchen. The backsplash is fashioned with subtle angles and anchors the surrounding walnut cabinetry by its attractive sea glass color. A spacious island provides a generous eating area that also doubles as an area for casual entertaining.

La renaissance d’un appartement haussmannien parisien

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Nous conservons les volumes de l’ancienne salle de bains et une cuisine contemporaine toute en longueur prend sa place. Le mur donnant sur le couloir est retravaillé avec une grande verrière et une porte atelier, ce qui permet de bénéficier d’une lumière en second jour dans le couloir.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Mini studio à Neuilly Plaisance

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Un rendu sur mesure avec des meubles du commerce.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine emerald

Maison Laurel

Laura Garcia
Photo of a small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white floor.

The Miriam Residences

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

A midcentury 24 unit condominium and apartment complex on the historical Governor's Mansion tract is restored to pristine condition. Focusing on compact urban life, each unit optimizes space, material, and utility to shape modern low-impact living spaces.

James Street by BuildHer

BuildHer Collective

The stunning kitchen is a nod to the 70's - dark walnut cabinetry combined with glazed tiles and polished stone. Plenty of storage and Butlers Pantry make this an entertainers dream.

Rénovation totale d'un appartement de 44 m2 à Issy Les Moulineaux

SWEET HOME PARIS

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Réaménagement total d'un 60m²

Virginie EUDO

Hugo Hebrard
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sonoma Hillside

Euro Design Studio

High Gloss finish Cabinets, Quartz Counters, Terrazo Flooring,
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Greenwich New York

CHER HOUSE

Small transitional galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

78m2 à Boulogne

Elodie Picot

Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and terrazzo floors.

Le Bellini

Chopardesign

«Le Bellini» Rénovation et décoration d’un appartement de 44 m2 destiné à la location de tourisme à Strasbourg (67)
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, terrazzo floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Un projet résolument tendance - Projet Gaité

Mon Concept Habitation

Le projet Gaîté est une rénovation totale d’un appartement de 85m2. L’appartement avait baigné dans son jus plusieurs années, il était donc nécessaire de procéder à une remise au goût du jour. Nous avons conservé les emplacements tels quels. Seul un petit ajustement a été fait au niveau de l’entrée pour créer une buanderie. Le vert, couleur tendance 2020, domine l’esthétique de l’appartement. On le retrouve sur les façades de la cuisine signées Bocklip, sur les murs en peinture, ou par touche sur le papier peint et les éléments de décoration. Les espaces s’ouvrent à travers des portes coulissantes ou la verrière permettant à la lumière de circuler plus librement.

Kitchen with Terrazzo Floors 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!