White custom cabinets Cambria Brittanicca countertops
Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets.

Квартира в Санкт-Петербурге

Yana Svetlova Wallcoverings

Photo of an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, beige floor and black appliances.

Lazersoft - Satin soft touch matt door

Hacker Kitchens Calgary

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Remodeled RV Backsplash

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

188 Sqft
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with blue splashback, ceramic splashback and no island.

Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash & Paint / Complete Kitchen Remodel

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - This modern, one of a kind kitchen remodel, brings us flat paneled cabinets, in both blue/gray and white with a a beautiful mosaic styled blue backsplash. It is offset by a wonderful, burnt orange flooring (as seen in the reflection of the stove) and also provides stainless steel fixtures and appliances.

Traditional Country Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Brunswick Kitchen & Wall Unit

The Kitchen Designer

Part of an addition to an existing home this kitchen, while not extra large, packs a lot of storage into a relatively small space. Home to a young family there is seating for 3. The island bench has large drawers with a bookshelf on the end for cook books. The pale grey on the island is complemented by the white cabinets elsewhere. Beautiful blue glass splashback adds an inviting splash of colour to an otherwise neutral palette. Polished timber floors throughout the room. The large wall unit on the opposite wall adds more storage to this family room. The deep blue backing complements the blue of the kitchen and makes the white shelves pop. Timber benchtop.

Ballard, Seattle Kitchen

TBH Sterling Inc.

Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Townes Road Kitchen

REHAU Cabinet Doors

Alyssa Lee Photography
Photo of a modern eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with black cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Showroom

Classic Kitchens Direct

A black handmade bespoke inframe kitchen with white quartz worktops and stunning Oak display units
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Dorset with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, no island and white benchtop.

Modern Classic

Modern Nest

This breakfast room is so inviting. A real mix of styles. The 60's chairs next to the traditional marbled top table and a marbled cow skin rug. Vintage artwork and cozy banquette with nail heads.

COUNTERTOPS

Foremost Interiors

Terry Olsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback and a peninsula.

Polished Kitchen & Laundry Renovation

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

The barn door being installed on the laundry room side allows for a clean look from the kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blending Contemporary with Traditional

Origin - Doors and Windows

Photo of a small country single-wall kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Tile Products - Back Splashes

DeGraaf Interiors

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Green Tree - Mid-century Ranch

Laura U Design Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Houston with dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and no island.

Before and Afters

The Cabinet Restoration Company LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and with island.

Alice Atkins McCoy, CMKBD

Alice Atkins McCoy, CMKBD, ASID Allied

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and beige floor.

Bright and modern Sauganash family, dining and kitchen space

Renovision Road

We turned this historic Sauganash dark interior kitchen, family room, and dining room into a modern, bright, open, and family-friendly space. We took down walls, removed closets, added an island with a new hood and an induction cooktop, added a built-in oven and microwave, re-purposed various wood cabinets along with painting them all, added a ton of recessed lights, opened the back wall with a larger sliding door to the deck, installed an updated environmentally-friendly window, built a coordinated entertainment center that also functions as a storage space for jackets and shoes, re-finished the floors on both the first and second floors and the staircase, added a wet bar with a floating shelf, and re-roofed a leaking roof. The blue base cabinets for both the island and the wet bar complement the bright and modern white cabinets along with a the new blue glass backsplash. The island acts as a center point for family and friends to gather. The new larger sliding back door creates a smooth transition from the open interior to the exterior.

Black Kitchen with Blue 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!