Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and pink benchtop.

Mid Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Blue Kitchen with Terrazzo Benchtops

Improva

A kitchen that combines sleek modern design with natural warmth. This beautifully crafted space features a curved island as its centrepiece, creating a dynamic flow that enhances both functionality and aesthetics. The island is clad with elegant terrazzo stone adding a touch of contemporary charm. The combination of the Dulux Albeit-coloured joinery and the Milano oak wall cabinets creates a captivating interplay of colours and textures, elevating the visual impact of the kitchen.

Nougat inspired terrazzo kitchen

Diespeker Terrazzo & Marble

Peter Kociha
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with terrazzo benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and blue cabinets.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

RENOVATION APPARTEMENT 60 M2 RUE LAMARTINE

Studio Céline Poulfort

Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Yandina Sunrise

Atelier Chen Hung

The kitchen has a pale pink nougat-like terrazzo benchtop, paired with a blonde/pink Vic Ash timber joinery to make for an appetising space for cooking. Photography by James Hung

A full renovation to an Edwardian, mid-terrace in Brockley

User

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a scandinavian kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, green splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and terrazzo benchtops.

Kitchens

RAHokanson Photography

Rolfe Hokanson
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and stainless steel appliances.

Appartement Wabi-sabi Paris 16eme

Projet Wabi-sabi

La cuisine se fond dans le décor, avec les mêmes façades en noyer que le meuble du salon, hormis trois portes qui sont dans un rose très pâle en écho au sol en marbre rose. La crédence est en demi pavés de verre pour apporter une lumière naturelle indirecte à la salle de bain qui, à l'origine, était aveugle. La cuisine est un festival d'objets chinés en bois, d'artisanat, de céramiques et de trésors vintage. Le plan de travail est en terrazzo blanc des Pyrénées, l'électro ménager est blanc et le robinet de l'évier est en laiton brossé très mat. La cuisine est minimaliste et son linéaire ne fait que 2, 5 mètres, mais elle est ultra fonctionnelle : de multiples rangements, un lave vaisselle, un four combiné, des plaques, un réfrigérateur congélateur et d'ingénieuses poubelles adaptées au meuble d'angle sous l'évier.... lui même en angle!

Hougang Street 51

Design Point Interiors Pte Ltd

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Бутылка кефира пол батона

PROforma проектная группа

Дизайнер Татьяна Бо Фотограф Ольга Мелекесцева
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and terrazzo benchtops.

Ramble House

Ambiance Interiors

David Dietrich
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Coastal Scandinavian

Willow Creek Interiors

This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Sunshine Yellow Kitchen

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

Bold, bright and practical! This client wanted a kitchen that would stand up to heavy use. Would be easy to clean and be hardwearing. The result is this fantastic kitchen made from birch plywood with oak veneers and Sol formica fronts. These formica fronts are very hardwearing and will stand up to knocks and scratches that would ruin a painted kitchen. Perfect for this family and their 2 dogs!

FOREST ROAD, LONDON FIELDS

ALL & NXTHING

We had the awesome job of designing a one of a kind kitchen along with the rest entire lower ground floor space inside of this vast Victorian terrace just around the corner in London Fields. Highlights include a huge & entirely bespoke designed, hand made kitchen. With savage band sawn and treated oak doors & hand poured Terrazzo worktops adding incredible character and texture to the epic space.

Lloyd Park Extension

Studio Fabbri

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, pink splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor, an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Hudson Valley Remodel

Boxco Studio

We designed and made the custom plywood cabinetry made for a small, light-filled kitchen remodel. Cabinet fronts are maple and birch plywood with circular cut outs. The open shelving has through tenon joinery and sliding doors.

West End Avenue Kitchen

atmosphere kitchen and bath

Mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Kitchen

Nicodemus Design

The kitchen contains an oversized island with casual dining on two sides. The island is directly below heavy timber beams that span from interior to exterior and are a focal feature of this home. Full height wood cabinetry is built into the thick walls to help the space feel more open. Terrazzo countertops and yellow pendant lights add splashes of personality to the space.

Kitchen with Terrazzo Benchtops 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!