This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Greenwich House

Matthew Giles Architects

Rear Kitchen Extension
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Bel Air Kitchen Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

Custom Modern IKEA Kitchen Remodel

Dendra Doors

Custom IKEA Kitchem Remodel by John Webb Construction using Dendra Doors Modern Slab Profile in VG Doug Fir veneer finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

The Art Gallery Kitchen

Julia Chasman Design

This wall is the Botanical wall - here showing a corner of a colorful Dutch school chart. Flowers, potted plants and a small bronze statue of a horse complete the eclectic display

Black Kitchen Cabinets with a Walnut Accent

Brookwood Cabinet Company, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Water Mill Refurbishment

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Devon with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

Bright Blue & White Kitchen

Haus Interior Design

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Wimbledon Townhouse

Kia Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

OSH_flat

Архитектурная студия QUADRUM

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and black appliances.

Suburban Baltimore Two-Tone Kitchen Remodel

AR Interiors

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wahroonga Home - SmartSpace Interiors

Anoushka Allum Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Upper West Side Residence

TNB Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Simsbury Mountain 2 Step Renovation

Showcase Kitchens

This contemporary island has an eat in area that beckons you to sit and relax with your morning coffee!.
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Godalming Project

Slightly Quirky Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Roslyn Restoration

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

Design ideas for a large traditional galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wandsworth Deep Blue Kitchen and Bar

HOLLAND STREET KITCHENS

Photo of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farnham

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Classic tailored furniture is married with the very latest appliances from Sub Zero and Wolf to provide a kitchen of distinction, designed to perfectly complement the proportions of the room. The design is practical and inviting but with every modern luxury included.

All Cabinet Finishes Blue Kitchen 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!