Rénovation Totale d'un duplex de 150m2 - Esprit Loft Scandinave

Cuisine ouverte sur la principale pièce de vie d'un Loft - Esprit scandinave - Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, cement tiles, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Two Toned Kitchen

JBR Designs

We redesigned the kitchen for this wonderful client to maximize storage and beautify the space.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mother's Suite

Rick & Cindy Black Architects

custom reclaimed pine shelves on hidden steel brackets Fireclay Tile - color 'Jade' Silestone Blanco City countertops Schoolhouse Electric Alabax pendants IKEA cabinets Leonid Furmansky Photography

Nashville Kitchen Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

More decor touches!
Design ideas for a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Colorful & Cheery

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional kitchen counter with white cabinetry, dark countertops, matching dark wood shelving, and light teal tile backsplash.
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and black benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Westchester Traditional

Chango

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sea of Tile

Victoria Highfill

Large midcentury galley separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Marsh View Residence

ML Design, Allied ASID

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Padina Remodel

Ariel Bleich Design

Transitional Kitchen, fully remodeled, mix on modern and traditional elements. Materials used are white oak floors, wood and painted cabinets, quartzite countertops and Zellige tile backsplash. The range hood surround is plaster.

Lawrenceville Rowhouse

QUARTER design studio

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

1940s House Renovation

You-Neek Designs

Small eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Canal St Martin

Charlotte Vauvillier

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Collegeville PA White Island Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Scott Fredrick
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, terra-cotta splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Spanish Modern Kitchen Remodel

Wilder Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Renovation and extension

KY INTERIORS

Entertaining is easy with this solid walnut countetop, large multi function sink and beverage refrigerator built into the island. LED dimmable recessed lighting allows for function and ambiance. A steam /convenction oven was added as well as a warming drawer. Photo by tori aston

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Modern rustic kitchen design featuring a custom metal bar cabinet with open shelving.
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor, white benchtop and wood.

Sea of Tile

Victoria Highfill

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Beekman Kitchen

Deborah Leamann

Tom Grimes
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Moroccan Farmhouse

Beyond Kitchens

Photography: The Moments of Life
Large country galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with White 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!