Michelle Drewes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island and black floor.

Interior Row House Renovation

EVCON, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and brown floor.

Full Home Remodel

Pearl Remodeling

Modern kitchen design in Woodland Hills with man made quartz and huge island
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Residence 1

Jennifer Wang Interiors

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Abelow Sherman Architects LLC

FORBES TOWNHOUSE Park Slope, Brooklyn Abelow Sherman Architects Partner-in-Charge: David Sherman Contractor: Top Drawer Construction Photographer: Mikiko Kikuyama Completed: 2007 Project Team: Rosie Donovan, Mara Ayuso This project upgrades a brownstone in the Park Slope Historic District in a distinctive manner. The clients are both trained in the visual arts, and have well-developed sensibilities about how a house is used as well as how elements from certain eras can interact visually. A lively dialogue has resulted in a design in which the architectural and construction interventions appear as a subtle background to the decorating. The intended effect is that the structure of each room appears to have a “timeless” quality, while the fit-ups, loose furniture, and lighting appear more contemporary. Thus the bathrooms are sheathed in mosaic tile, with a rough texture, and of indeterminate origin. The color palette is generally muted. The fixtures however are modern Italian. A kitchen features rough brick walls and exposed wood beams, as crooked as can be, while the cabinets within are modernist overlay slabs of walnut veneer. Throughout the house, the visible components include thick Cararra marble, new mahogany windows with weights-and-pulleys, new steel sash windows and doors, and period light fixtures. What is not seen is a state-of-the-art infrastructure consisting of a new hot water plant, structured cabling, new electrical service and plumbing piping. Because of an unusual relationship with its site, there is no backyard to speak of, only an eight foot deep space between the building’s first floor extension and the property line. In order to offset this problem, a series of Ipe wood decks were designed, and very precisely built to less than 1/8 inch tolerance. There is a deck of some kind on each floor from the basement to the third floor. On the exterior, the brownstone facade was completely restored. All of this was achieve

Riverside Transitional Modern Home

Osada Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Forest Way Renovation: The Three-Toned Kitchen

Mavella Home

We kept the majority of the existing cabinetry and painted it white, modified the existing island to make it larger and painted it black, and purchased custom white oak pantry cabinets by the fridge for much needed storage. We removed the upper cabinetry on one of the walls and replaced them with floating shelves to make the space feel more open. We added quartzite countertops with white subway tiles and balanced it out with brass pendants and hardware for contrast. We also added floating shelves to the area next to the kitchen to create a dedicated coffee bar station.

MONGE

ATELIER DES MILLE

Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, red floor and beige benchtop.

ALL' ARCO

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Vista della cucina laccato bianco opaco. A pavimento cementine esagonali mosaic del sur.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Milan with white cabinets, cement tiles, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Forest Mountain Residence

User

Custom home in Hassayampa, Prescott, AZ. Cabico Cabinetry, Brizo plumbing fixtures, Dacor appliances, Neolith countertops, and Emser flooring.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Projet Escher

Clémentine Mailhac

Rénovation de la cuisine suite au réaménagement de la salle d'eau. Photo : Léandre Cheron
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and black floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and white floor.

Lake Austin Modern

KLM Design-Build

Concrete look tile and a cantilevered dining area along with windows in the backsplash and a waterfall island
Mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

House 153

Rodriguez Studio Architecture PC

David Joseph
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Large island and cooker surround

Glendalough Woodcraft

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, cement tiles, with island and brown floor.

Saint Petersbourg

SQUARE RENOVATION

Inspiration for a large l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transformation complète d'une cuisine

Céline Tsakyrellis - Interior Designer

Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with cement tiles, black benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue floor, granite benchtops and mirror splashback.

Castle Hill Kitchen

New England Design Elements

Brittany Fecteau
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped kitchen pantry in Manchester with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Avenue Parmentier par Mathilde Abeel - Ma Petite Décoration

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic splashback, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Decolines

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Un appartement des années 70 à la vue spectaculaire sur Paris retrouve une seconde jeunesse et gagne en caractère après une rénovation totale. Exit le côté austère et froid et bienvenue dans un univers très féminin qui ose la couleur et les courbes avec style.

L-shaped Kitchen with Cement Tiles 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!