Small guest quarters over horse barn. Small compact kitchen.
This is an example of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances and medium hardwood floors.

25th Street

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and ceramic floors.

Italian Kitchen Cabinet Organization and Close-up Images

Door Factory by Braga

EVAA International
This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Gourmet retro kitchen

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

this kitchen opens to a small breakfast & sitting room
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and yellow benchtop.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Jackson Design & Remodeling

For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Vintage Craftsman

The Home Co.

BrightRoomSF Photography San Francisco Marcell Puzsar
Photo of a small arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, with island and turquoise benchtop.

Fruit Box

nimtim Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Fruit Box

nimtim Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Walnut and Slate Kitchen

Metrical Design

Specially engineered walnut timber doors were used to add warmth and character to this sleek slate handle-less kitchen design. The perfect balance of simplicity and luxury was achieved by using neutral but tactile finishes such as concrete effect, large format porcelain tiles for the floor and splashback, onyx tile worktop and minimally designed frameless cupboards, with accents of brass and solid walnut breakfast bar/dining table with a live edge.

Cuisine chêne massif laqué et plan carrelé

CREA CUISINE

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nice with a double-bowl sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and red floor.

KAMAKURAの家

POWDERYELLOW

Photo by PowderYellow
This is an example of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, tile benchtops, white appliances and brick floors.

Kitchen

Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with tile benchtops.

Santa Barbara Hope

Sesshu Design Associates, Ltd

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Santa Barbara with medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and yellow benchtop.

Milano Bisceglie

Ferrari Design 3.6.0

Cucina open space con isola e tavolo a consolle. credit @carlocasellafotografo
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Casa M&L

Alessandra Parolini

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mon ancien chez moi !

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and no island.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

A kitchen in a 1916 four-square. Not a museum-quality restoration. Rather, a mix of historically correct elements and fun, eclectic, bohemian accents.

Burton Circle- Santa Barbara, Ca.

Owen Tile & Marble

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Middleburg Renovation and Addition

Noble-West Design

Frank Scuirba
This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Estate Transformation

AOME Architects

A small kitchenette and pantry space off the main kitchen is suffused in bright light, with ample storage and functional workspace for caterers. Mike Jensen Photography

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!