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.

Kitchen and floor | Private house

Lustri Veneziani

On the kitchen wall: Just White Matt tiles, Ciari line; Alba Chiara, Fusioni line. Floor: Antica Asolo Rosso
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Sea of Tile

Victoria Highfill

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Willow View Contemporary Home

lisa furey interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fulton

HALLETT & Co.

This pre-civil war post and beam home built circa 1860 features restored woodwork, reclaimed antique fixtures, a 1920s style bathroom, and most notably, the largest preserved section of haint blue paint in Savannah, Georgia. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Un studio avec espace nuit

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco © 2017 Houzz
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, white floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Custom Home

Goldenline Remodeling

Ground up new build in the heart of Los Angeles. Tried of your current home but love the location?...allow Goldenline to help and build you a home that is both functional and beautiful.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Entrada

Tracy Lynn Studio

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in San Diego with blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This modern farmhouse kitchen remodel in Leucadia features a combination of gray lower cabinets and white uppers with brass hardware and pendant lights. White oak floating shelves and leather counter stools add warmth and texture to the space. We used matte black fixtures to compliment the windows and tied them in with the wall sconces.

Küche Nachher

StageItUp

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Munich with a drop-in sink, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, beige benchtop and white cabinets.

Grayhawk - Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Modern Farmhouse project, we completely remodeled the entire home and modified the kitchens existing layout allowing this new layout to take shape. As you see here, we have the custom 1/4 Sawn Oak island with marble quartz 2 1/2" mitered countertops. To add a pop of color, the entire home is accented in beautiful black hardware. In the 12' island, we have a farmhouse sink, pull out trash and drawers for storage. We did custom end panels on the sides, and wrapped the entire island in furniture base to really make it look like a furniture piece. On the range wall, we have a drywall hood that really continues to add texture to the style. We have custom uppers that go all the way to the counter, with lift up appliance garages for small appliances. All the perimeter cabinetry is in swiss coffee with black honed granite counters.

Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage

Vision Interiors

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.

Malvern East Kitchen

Studio Esar

Malvern East Kitchen renovation
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation

Phase One Design

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Tuscan Custom Home

Godden Sudik Architects Inc

L-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with marble benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, travertine floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

1940s House Renovation

You-Neek Designs

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.

Well-Crafted Kitchen

LMOH Home

An inspiring kitchen crafted with thoughtful ingredients to withstand this growing family’s energetic and active lifestyle. A tribute to bringing the outdoors in, reclaimed floors, natural stone and baked terra cotta tiles in shades of aquamarine emboldens the neutral color palette while mixed metals in polished chrome and hand-forged iron add timeless appeal. | Photography Joshua Caldwell

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!