Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Miami with white splashback, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, copper benchtops, ceramic splashback, 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

Kitchen Gallery

A&S Stone Fabricators

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Blue Stallion Farm - Southwest Ranches, FL

Big Chill

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Small country l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and orange floor.

Family Home in Rustic Canyon

D2 Interiors

Rustic Canyon Kitchen. Photo by Douglas Hill
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with terra-cotta floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and orange floor.

Escondido Kitchen Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

Do we have your attention now? ?A kitchen with a theme is always fun to design and this colorful Escondido kitchen remodel took it to the next level in the best possible way. Our clients desired a larger kitchen with a Day of the Dead theme - this meant color EVERYWHERE! Cabinets, appliances and even custom powder-coated plumbing fixtures. Every day is a fiesta in this stunning kitchen and our clients couldn't be more pleased. Artistic, hand-painted murals, custom lighting fixtures, an antique-looking stove, and more really bring this entire kitchen together. The huge arched windows allow natural light to flood this space while capturing a gorgeous view. This is by far one of our most creative projects to date and we love that it truly demonstrates that you are only limited by your imagination. Whatever your vision is for your home, we can help bring it to life. What do you think of this colorful kitchen?

Easley Ranch

Awesome Homes

Extra large kitchen with box beam ceiling. Hand crafted Mexican tile counters & floors
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean kitchen in Las Vegas with light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Temecula Kitchen & Bath Remodel

DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer

Photo of a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Mediterranean Townhome

Carolyn Woods Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Custom Art Glass Door Inserts

Casa Loma Art Glass

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

North Harvard in Arlington Heights

Detail Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Appartement Paris

Studio Catoir

Angle repas dans la cuisine, décoré de manière inattendue et chaleureuse.
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Gorgeous Kitchens

County TV & Appliance

Shutterstock
This is an example of a large mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

City pied a terre

Interior Analysis by Allan Skriloff

Small kitchen done with red lacquered cabinet doors and black frame.
This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Cuisine Campagne

Celia Robert

Détails des placards. poignées en inox brossé et porcelaine.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Strass Everest Loft

Schmidt Kitchens Epsom

A clever U-shaped kitchen with Everest-coloured units from the Strass range and Black units from the Loft range. An eye-catching Nano Everest compact worktop with a black-and-white design and a Nano Black laminate worktop for the dining area.

Nos cuisines

Caméléon | Architecte d'intérieur

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, ceramic splashback, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors and orange floor.

Mountain Village Residence

Architecture & Interior Services

This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

ridgecrest

Studio 4C

modern white kitchen with an asian twist - concrete and glass countertops - back painted glass backsplash andy ellis photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and a peninsula.

Westminster Southwest Kitchen

Laura Pask Interiors

Alex Bowman, Photographer
Inspiration for a large galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Red 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!