Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

Lake View

JWT Associates

We added this pantry cabinet in a small nook off the kitchen. The lower cabinet doors have a wire mesh insert. Dutch doors lead to the backyard.
Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and shaker cabinets.

Contemporary Spanish

Laura Hull Photography

Interior Design: Ryan White Designs
Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

San Diego Kitchen Remodel 5

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

This small, rectangular shaped San Diego kitchen remodel was inspired by white and gray earth tones. It was built modern with white cabinets, modern hardware, soapstone countertops and subway tiling. www.remodelworks.com

Approved Used Kitchen, Alno (German) Large Handleless, Miele Appliances

Used Kitchen Exchange

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Projet Saint-Antoine

Atelier Germain

Au sol, un carrelage en tomettes noir et blanc disposé de manière à former des motifs de fleurs, qui s’étend de la cuisine jusqu’au salon, reliant harmonieusement les deux espaces.

Madison Park Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

The original kitchen featured an island that divided the space and was out of scale for the space, the tile and countertops that were dated. Our goal was to create an inviting kitchen for gatherings, and integrate our clients color palette without doing a complete kitchen remodel. We designed a new island with high gloss paint finish in turquoise, added new quartz countertops, subway and sea glass tile, vent hood, light fixtures, farm style sink, faucet and cabinet hardware. The space is now open and offers plenty of space to cook and entertain. Keeping our environment in mind and sustainable design approach, we recycled the original Island and countertops to 2nd Used Seattle.

House in classic style in Rzeszów

Viva Design - Interior Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Pelham Arts + Crafts

Innate Studio - Architecture & Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Integrated Oven and Free-standing Fridge/freezer

Amberth

This open-plan basement kitchen feels bright and inviting with a nice free to the generous amount of natural light flooding the space and the curved shelving units that aesthetically leads you from one space to another. A white Corian work top wraps around grey silk finished lacquered draws creating a contemporary feel and storage has been concealed to achieve a smart look. David Giles

Mediterranean Kitchen

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, beige splashback, brick splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

CASA CHILL

bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas

Mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, pink floor and timber.

Commonwealth Kitchen 3

KDW Home/Kitchen Designworks

Anthony Hall
Traditional kitchen in Richmond with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Cuisine joyeuse

Mars Avril

Tournant le dos à la terrasse malgré la porte-fenêtre qui y menait, l’agencement de la cuisine de ce bel appartement marseillais ne convenait plus aux propriétaires. La porte-fenêtre a été déplacée de façon à se retrouver au centre de la façade. Une fenêtre simple l’a remplacée, ce qui a permis d’installer l’évier devant et de profiter ainsi de la vue sur la terrasse.. Dissimulés derrière un habillage en plaqué chêne, le frigo et les rangements ont été rassemblés sur le mur opposé. C’est le contraste entre le papier peint à motifs et la brillance des zelliges qui apporte couleurs et fantaisie à cette cuisine devenue bien plus fonctionnelle pour une grande famille !. Photos © Lisa Martens Carillo

MIDTOWN REMODEL

HUNTINGTON ID

Kitchen in this midcentury home remodeled with extra storage in this butler's pantry.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Bohemian in South Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Recent Work

Bistany Design®

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

White Kitchen with Terra-cotta 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!