This is a country-style kitchen with Kraftmaid Oak cabinetry in Autumn Blush with glass door accents, textured tile counter top, mosaic tile back splash, butcher block island and half wall area, stainless appliances, white over-mounted sink, oil rubbed bronze faucet and hanging pendant light.

Gantz Residence

BP2 Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and brown floor.

Half Way, OR: Pat & Patti Walker

Sarah Greenman

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a country kitchen in Boise with metal splashback, coloured appliances, tile benchtops, metallic splashback and shaker cabinets.

Détail cuisine

Sandrine de la Sayette

Cuisine sur-mesure avec étagères et façades en bois, crédence en zellige et plan de travail carrelé.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, orange splashback, no island and grey benchtop.

West Pennant Hills: House Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, a single-bowl sink, black appliances and white benchtop.

Perspective

Épicène

conception agence Épicène photos Bertrand Fompeyrine
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Belvedere

Scavolini Store Brooklyn

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, ceramic floors, no island and beige floor.

Adobe Home with Tile

Myk's Woodworking

I design and manufacture custom cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers and offices. The cabinets are built locally using quality materials and the most up-to date manufacturing processes available . I also have the Tucson dealership for The Pullout Shelf Company where we build to order pullout shelves for kitchens and bathrooms.

Ethnic Country, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A nice Hispanic lady wanted her kitchen to be brighter and to reflect her ethnic heritage. Maintaining the basic footprint to preserve the Terra-cotta floor, San Luis Kitchen replaced her boring flat-panel stock cabinets with custom knotty pine ones. We added details such as rope trim, a stacked crown, and ring pulls for handles. The client then chose a traditional style tile counter at the sink and butcher block for the island. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Winfield

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Montana Beach House

Riedar Design Services

This is an example of a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Casa degli Gnomi

Mas Foto di Maurizio Sorvillo

Maurizio Sorvillo
Photo of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and black appliances.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Italian Villa

Kitchen & Bath ReStylers

Photo: Warren Smith, CMKBD
Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

shaker shake-up

Mountainwood Homes

This dated kitchen needed a spruce up. By refinishing the existing cabinets, the client saved on cost and got a completely new look. We installed new Shaker-style cabinet doors with hidden hinges and glass details to blend into the newly-stained cabinets. Photo by Vern Uyetake

San Jose Updated Spaces

Regina Karpan Designs

Regina Karpan - designer
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Queen Anne Victorian Vintage Kitchen

Trillium Enterprises, INC.

A completely restored vintage stove and oven complements this highly detailed victorian home's kitchen. © Holly Lepere
Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with raised-panel cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, no island and an integrated sink.

San Juan Islands Residence

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Adding clerestory windows especially where there is a high ceiling minimizes the need for lighting during the day and washes the room with natural light. Only a few track lights and spot lights were used in this great room!

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

Eckstein

Jake's Drafting Service Inc

kyle bridger
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Kitchen with Tile Benchtops 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!