Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, green floor and white benchtop.

Whittier Kitchen

RemodelUp, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and linoleum floors.

Mexican Flare Kitchen

KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.

LTB Photography
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Un intérieur doux et intemporel - Projet Iena

Mon Concept Habitation

Après plusieurs visites d'appartement, nos clients décident d'orienter leurs recherches vers un bien à rénover afin de pouvoir personnaliser leur futur foyer. Leur premier achat va se porter sur ce charmant 80 m2 situé au cœur de Paris. Souhaitant créer un bien intemporel, ils travaillent avec nos architectes sur des couleurs nudes, terracota et des touches boisées. Le blanc est également au RDV afin d'accentuer la luminosité de l'appartement qui est sur cour. La cuisine a fait l'objet d'une optimisation pour obtenir une profondeur de 60cm et installer ainsi sur toute la longueur et la hauteur les rangements nécessaires pour être ultra-fonctionnelle. Elle se ferme par une élégante porte art déco dessinée par les architectes. Dans les chambres, les rangements se multiplient ! Nous avons cloisonné des portes inutiles qui sont changées en bibliothèque; dans la suite parentale, nos experts ont créé une tête de lit sur-mesure et ajusté un dressing Ikea qui s'élève à présent jusqu'au plafond. Bien qu'intemporel, ce bien n'en est pas moins singulier. A titre d'exemple, la salle de bain qui est un clin d'œil aux lavabos d'école ou encore le salon et son mur tapissé de petites feuilles dorées.

CHARONNE

Tamara Tung

Cuisine avec éléments ikea personnalisée avec des zelliges traditionnels cuits au four, des carreaux de ciments anciens chinés par mes soins en Espagne, agrémenté d'un plan de travail conçu sur mesure en bois exotique. Création d'étagères sur mesure avec le même bois.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Reforma integral de una vivienda en Santurce

Marina Acosta Interiorismo

Design ideas for a small mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Bilbao with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mexican Flare Kitchen

KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.

LTB Photography
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Nouvelle vie pour un appartement des années 60 sous le signe de la détente

Hakilam design

La cuisine d'origine (style rustique) avait des beaux volumes que nous avons valorisés en supprimant les meubles hauts de part et d'autre de la fenetre . Nous avons limité les panard hauts à la zone de l'entrée, en les laissant blancs pour alléger. l'accès a été élargi , l'imposte haute supprimée, pour créer une belle vue sur le salon. Cuisine ikéa.

1940s House Renovation

You-Neek Designs

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.

La Mirada Kitchen

RemodelUp, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

House in the country

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Chad Mellon Photography
Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Nashville Kitchen Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Another view.
Photo of 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.

studio à Sèvres

Elodie Picot

Small industrial galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, cement tiles, black floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Un premier achat pour accueillir une future famille - Projet Tardy

Mon Concept Habitation

Niché dans le 15e, ce joli 63 m² a été acheté par un couple de trentenaires. L’idée globale était de réaménager certaines pièces et travailler sur la luminosité de l’appartement. 1ère étape : repeindre tout l’appartement et vitrifier le parquet existant. Puis dans la cuisine : réaménagement total ! Nous avons personnalisé une cuisine Ikea avec des façades Bodarp gris vert. Le plan de travail en noyer donne une touche de chaleur et la crédence type zellige en blanc cassé (@parquet_carrelage) vient accentuer la singularité de la pièce. Nos équipes ont également entièrement refait la SDB : pose du terrazzo au sol, de la baignoire et sa petite verrière, des faïences, des meubles et de la vasque. Et vous voyez le petit meuble « buanderie » qui abrite la machine à laver ? Il s’agit d’une création maison ! Nous avons également créé d’autres rangement sur-mesure pour ce projet : les niches colorées de la cuisine, le meuble bas du séjour, la penderie et le meuble à chaussures du couloir. Ce dernier a une toute autre allure paré du papier peint Jungle Cole & Son ! Grâce à la verrière que nous avons posée, il devient visible depuis le salon. La verrière permet également de laisser passer la lumière du salon vers le couloir.

Los Angeles, McConnell - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
Design ideas for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Retseck 65 Square Foot Kitchen

Thomas G Wells Construction, LLC

Tiles are from Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. Th counter tops are cement. The dishwasher is 18 inches wide.
Small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

Rénovation totale pour un magnifique appartement du 18ème !

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Los Angeles, McConnell - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
Small transitional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Eclectic , fun and yet Timeless

TOC design & construction inc.

Interior Designer: Tania Scardellato - TOC design Photographer: Paul Cornett
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Montreal with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Small Kitchen with 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!