The expanded and fully renovated kitchen provides all the amenities of a commercial grade kitchen, in a residential setting. The cooking station’s seamless full height stainless steel splash folds into a flush mount ceiling ventilation system above.

Blue Steel Kitchen

Figura Kitchens & Interiors

A Striking hand painted blue kitchen, designed for a busy Surrey family. The stark contrast of industrial stainless steel and wooden surfaces against the deep blue units create a statement kitchen. All brought together with matching stainless steel appliances.

Georgian Rectory with Stunning Glass Extension

Chamber Furniture

The addition of a striking glass extension creates an amazing Wow factor to this Georgian Rectory in Kent. Oversized stained walnut doors and drawers complement the scale and proportions of the house perfectly and allow for endless storage. The inclusion of a secret door through to the boot room and cloakroom beyond creates a seamless furniture design in the open plan kitchen. Slab end quartz worktops offset the dark walnut beautifully. Photogrpahy by Darren Chung

REDWOOD CITY

Modulogie

Integration of the appliances with the cabinetry to be flush. This kitchen will be described as a transitional by the shaker doors finishing and the transition with the wood floor.

CUISINE BLANCHE ET BLEU

AS CONCEPTION

De beaux volumes, le charme de l'ancien et du moderne..... Dans la campagne dombiste se trouve une jolie maison rénovée avec goût.... Une cuisine lumineuse et accueillante. Cuisine en stratifié blanc brillant et son plan en granit noir Zimbabwe,

Sands Point Water Front Contemporary Kitchen

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

Tear down 1960's home on the water, wanted a modern open interior space to cook, eat, and entertain. Wenge wood cabinetry was sleek and modern and non descript enough so as not to override the view.

Casa NZ

7047 Associati

Photo of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Venice with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kangaloon Road

Provincial Kitchens

Sue Stubbs
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Catharpin Project

instockcabinets.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Fort Atkinson Blue Kitchen

INDECO Interior Design Company

This kitchen was updated by refinishing the existing cabinets and refinishing the existing wood floors with a darker stain.
Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white appliances.

Art Lover's Colorful Condo Remodel

Kraft Custom Construction

This remodel incorporated the client’s love of artwork and color into a cohesive design with elegant, custom details that will stand the test of time. The space was closed in, dark and dated. The walls at the island were the first thing you saw when entering the condo. So we removed the walls which really opened it up to a welcoming space. Storage was an issue too so we borrowed space from the main floor bedroom closet and created a ‘butler’s pantry’. The client’s flair for the contemporary, original art, and love of bright colors is apparent in the materials, finishes and paint colors. Jewelry-like artisan pulls are repeated throughout the kitchen to pull it together. The Butler’s pantry provided extra storage for kitchen items and adds a little glam. The drawers are wrapped in leather with a Shagreen pattern (Asian sting ray). A creative mix of custom cabinetry materials includes gray washed white oak to complimented the new flooring and ground the mix of materials on the island, along with white gloss uppers and matte bright blue tall cabinets. With the exception of the artisan pulls used on the integrated dishwasher drawers and blue cabinets, push and touch latches were used to keep it as clean looking as possible. Kitchen details include a chef style sink, quartz counters, motorized assist for heavy drawers and various cabinetry organizers.

BuildTech - Kitchen Cabinets - Before & After

Buildtech

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Glenview Kitchen Extension

User

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Butlers Pantry Lake Forest IL

ABLAZE Design Group (ABL)

Furla Studios
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Stainless Steel Sinks

GEC Anderson Limited

GEC Anderson stainless steel worktops with rivet-featured edge profiles were used in this highly eclectic, open plan kitchen. Two stainless steel island worktops were specified. One include the A34 single bowl sink. The other stainless steel worktop is plain - apart from the special rivet-edge profile.

Wohnküche mit blauem Akzent

Jana Kubischik Interior GmbH

Jana Kubischik
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Cote d'Azur

Daria Boston Design Studio

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Nice with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Walnut and Slate Kitchen

Metrical Design

Specially engineered walnut timber doors were used to add warmth and character to this sleek slate handle-less kitchen design. The perfect balance of simplicity and luxury was achieved by using neutral but tactile finishes such as concrete effect, large format porcelain tiles for the floor and splashback, onyx tile worktop and minimally designed frameless cupboards, with accents of brass and solid walnut breakfast bar/dining table with a live edge.

Durat Dark Blue Sink

CaraGreen

Durat counter and sink in color 704.
Photo of a modern kitchen with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops and blue splashback.

Reforma Integral Cocina de José María & Mercedes

Genuina By Carmen Payno

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Blue Kitchen with an Integrated Sink 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!