Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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Taylor Woodworks

Painted kitchen featuring brick pizza oven. Large island with walnut counter-top. Photo by Justin and Elizabeth Taylor.
Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Laguna Niguel Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel Inspired by the California Coast

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

To add texture and diversity, a zeliige backsplash extends to the ceiling, completing this already unique remodel.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

1940s House Renovation

You-Neek Designs

Photo 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.

Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill- Living Room

S.Flynn Design + Build

White Modern Kitchen with open shelving.
Small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Arsenal Ave.

Kevin Mc

Large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Arsenal Ave.

Kevin Mc

Photo of a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cambridge Renovation

Stella Noir

Renovated kitchen with mix of wood, white and dark painted finishes.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Angeles, McConnell - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
Photo of 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.

Colorful & Cheery

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional kitchen with seated bar on brown terra-cotta flooring with teal accent color on hi-top chairs, tile backsplash, and other accessories (Wide)

Kitchen in Los Angeles

Shira O'Keefe Interior Design

Clean shaker cabinets and engineered quarts countertops provide a calm setting for a beautiful hand-painted terra cotta tile backsplash. Spices at the ready for the active cook! Photo courtesy of Naomi White Photography

Texas Luxury Retreat

Curated Design Partners

Photo of a large transitional kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Contemporary Lake Shore Drive Condo

Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.

CHALLENGE Absentee owner living abroad, with contemporary taste, requested a complete build-out of high-floor, 3,600 square foot condo starting with bare walls and floors—and with all communication handled online. SOLUTION Highly disciplined design creates a contemporary, European influenced environment. Large great room boasts a decorative concrete floor, dropped ceiling, and contemporary lighting. Top-of-the-line kitchen exemplifies design and function for the sophisticated cook. Sheer drapery panels at all windows softened the sleek, minimalist look. Bathrooms feature custom vanities, tiled walls, and color-themed Carrera marble. Built-ins and custom millwork reflect the European influence in style and functionality. A fireplace creates a one-of-a-kind experience, particularly in a high-rise environment.

A stylish family apartment - Project Pétion

Mon Concept Habitation - London

Les chambres de toute la famille ont été pensées pour être le plus ludiques possible. En quête de bien-être, les propriétaire souhaitaient créer un nid propice au repos et conserver une palette de matériaux naturels et des couleurs douces. Un défi relevé avec brio !

Cuisine et salle de bain rénovées avec style

Mon Concept Habitation

Stéphane Vasco
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen remodel maximizes storage and style

Dover Home Remodelers

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lake Champlain Home

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photo By: Jen Morley Burner
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beekman Kitchen

Deborah Leamann

Tom Grimes
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Aragon

Jula Cole Design

anna gex
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

White 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!