This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Parkmead Drive

Studio Collab

Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Kitchen interior design features a green zellige tile backsplash, modern white cabinets with brass hardware, open shelf storage and exposed ceiling rafters.

Modern Family Kitchen

NY Interiors

An expansive, custom kitchen perfect for cooking, eating, entertaining and managing an active family life. No detail was overlooked including the 14' zinc island, bespoke tile, and custom cabinets and light fixtures. Cherner molded plywood bar stools. The result: fresh and fabulous! Photo Credit: Greg West

Hudson Valley Remodel

Boxco Studio

We designed and made the custom plywood cabinetry made for a small, light-filled kitchen remodel. Cabinet fronts are maple and birch plywood with circular cut outs. The open shelving has through tenon joinery and sliding doors.

Zig Zag Roof House

Henry Woide

Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: 4SArchitecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and vaulted.

REFORMA LES CORTS

BRFS ARQUITECTURA

Large scandinavian open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beige cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Family Room & Kitchen Backsplash Design

Generation Interiors

New Kitchen Backsplash
Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hilltop Cache'

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Contemporary walnut and paint kitchen with terrazzo style countertops. Pocketing doors hide a wonderful "stimulant center" - caffeine in the morning, alcohol in the evening!

Maison Saint Cloud

Agence Alexandra BOUSSAGOL - Architectes

Une cuisine ouverte sur le salon, un espace ouvert pensé dans son ensemble, la cuisine joue sur les matériaux lumineux comme les façades basses métallisées couleur champagne, le miroir en crédence qui dilate l'espace. Le plan de travail en terrazzo apporte sa texture, tandis que le chêne des meubles haut de cuisine fait écho à la bibliothèque sur mesure dans le salon.

Réhabilitation d'un duplex

arnaud & delrue architectes

Modern open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

White Farmhouse Kitchen

Schrock's Woodworking

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and zinc benchtops.

The Grove "Fall Festival of Homes"

Davishire

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, zinc benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.

MId Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Midcentury open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Blue Kitchen with Terrazzo Benchtops

Improva

A kitchen that combines sleek modern design with natural warmth. This beautifully crafted space features a curved island as its centrepiece, creating a dynamic flow that enhances both functionality and aesthetics. The island is clad with elegant terrazzo stone adding a touch of contemporary charm. The combination of the Dulux Albeit-coloured joinery and the Milano oak wall cabinets creates a captivating interplay of colours and textures, elevating the visual impact of the kitchen.

Northcote House

Ochre Studio

Custom terrazzo benchtop, oak veneer cupboards with hand pull cutouts for opening, curved walls with timber battens.
This is an example of an eclectic kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home 6525 in Modern Charlie Look

Skipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made Simple

Charlie is the perfect kitchen for those who are as serious about cooking as they are about having fun. For this kitchen design we used Semihandmade’s Supermatte Slab doors in Blush. The slab doors in Blush offer a striking way to inject personality into your kitchen. In a fearless, fresh pink hue, these cabinet doors bring color and character to the space without compromising on practicality. Charlie comes with a top of the line Smeg appliance package, Franke sink set and Vola faucet, Terrazzo countertops, Mod Hex Extended Pull hardware by Emtek, and Dune Bianco ceramic tile backsplash by StoneSource. Like the Charlie look? Get it yourself at Skipp.co

NYC mini-apartment

Pamela Glazer Architect

The under cabinet lighting adds important task lighting in this great unique kitchen. The painted cabinets add interest.
Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with white splashback, no island, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

Cascadia Renovation

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

This kitchen was in a home dating from the early 20th century and located in the Mt. Baker neighborhood of Seattle. It is u-shaped with an island in the center topped with a zinc counter. Black and white tile was used on the floor in a tradition pattern with hexagon as the inset and a black and white border with a square mosaic around the perimeter framing the island. Cabinetry is inset traditional style with the hardware on the exterior. the base of each cabinet is framed with a footed detail. Base cabinet were painted with teal, upper cabinets are white and the full height cabinets are a dark maroon and the island it oak which is used throughout the residence. A tradition style faucet was used with the pull out attached. Cup pulls are used on the drawers and knobs have a back plate.

Kitchen with Zinc Benchtops and Terrazzo 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!