Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Beautiful Blue Shaker in River park

Monanich Design Firm Kitchen & Bath Design Firm

Are you dreaming of a blue Shaker kitchen design? This blue Shaker kitchen is dreamy! the blue shaker look has taken off, and they are surprisingly different and unique, while all gorgeous. This kitchen turned out beautiful! If you’re drawn to blue in your new kitchen as you imagine what it might look like, here are five reasons to consider making that vision a reality:

Modern Kitchen Remodel with Copper Ceilings

BSA Construction

Kitchen expansion and remodel with custom white shaker cabinets, polished nickel hardware, custom lit glass-front cabinets doors, glass mosaic tile backsplash. Coffered copper ceiling with custom white trim and crown molding. White cabinets with marble counter top, dark island with white marble countertop, medium hardwood flooring. Concealed appliances and Wolf range and hood. White and nickel pendant lighting. Island with seating for four. Kitchen with built-in bookshelves in open layout.

Kitchen Renovation Santorini Inspired

NG Platinum Homes

Santorini inspired kitchen renovation in Rice Village by Nadine Gol owner of NG Platinum Homes
This is an example of a small mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Moroccan Blue Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

New Moroccan Villa on the Santa Barbara Riviera, overlooking the Pacific ocean and the city. In this terra cotta and deep blue home, we used natural stone mosaics and glass mosaics, along with custom carved stone columns. Every room is colorful with deep, rich colors. In the master bath we used blue stone mosaics on the groin vaulted ceiling of the shower. All the lighting was designed and made in Marrakesh, as were many furniture pieces. The entry black and white columns are also imported from Morocco. We also designed the carved doors and had them made in Marrakesh. Cabinetry doors we designed were carved in Canada. The carved plaster molding were made especially for us, and all was shipped in a large container (just before covid-19 hit the shipping world!) Thank you to our wonderful craftsman and enthusiastic vendors! Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills and Calabasas. Architecture by Thomas Ochsner in Santa Barbara, CA

Collaroy: kitchen renovation - Northern Beaches of Sydney, 2097

The Renovation Broker

Inspiration for an expansive galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

La Maison Normande

Interior Life Design

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Le Havre with wood benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered, an integrated sink, white cabinets, black appliances and with island.

BRANFORD CT - Electric Blue

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This collaboration was with a return client, who wanted to completely restore and renovate her over 100-year-old Victorian. It was key for the homeowner maintained the original footprint of the home with full front to back views of the sound. A contemporary vision translated into slab doors in a navy high-gloss finish for the island and smoky white for the perimeter and upper cabinetry. Simple, satin nickel contemporary hardware reiterates the linear elements throughout. Interior detailing features rich walnut to complement the herringbone floors. The custom hood is hammered stainless steel to play off the plinth block island legs. The undeniable focal point is the stunning Calacatta Corchia marble selected for the countertops and full-height backsplash and walls. The lighting is a unique, suspended adjustable LED fixture. The twin side-by-side Sub-Zero Pro Fridge/Freezer columns include a glass front to highlight interior storage. The Wolf 60" range with pro handles features 2 30" full-size ovens, 6 burners, and a double griddle. The retractable doors in the wet bar cleverly close to hide the sink and bottle storage. The many windows bring lots of light into the space to make it a warm and inviting place to entertain friends and family.

The Blue La Cornue

River Woodcraft

MUST SEE before pictures at the end of this project gallery. For a large kitchen, only half of it was used and shoved to one side. There was a small island that did not fit the entire family around, with an off-centered sink and the range was off-centered from the adjoining family room opening. With a lot going on in this space, we were able to streamline, while taking advantage of the massive space that functions for a very busy family that entertains monthly.

West Oval

Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Cuisine bleue

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Décloisonnement : d'un bureau + une petite cuisine deviennent une belle et grande cuisine ouverte sur la salle à manger. Plus fonctionnel, plus de lumière, plus d'espace, plus de confort, plus esthétique. Belle réalisation

Dark Stained Kitchen

Wydian Kitchen & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Conception de cuisine

MCW architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop, coffered and metal splashback.

Kitchen Island FINAL

Matterhorn Development Co.

This beautiful kitchen has so much character.
Large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Country Style Kitchen

Lignum Custom Woodwork

This historic house nestled in Coral Gables has an enormous kitchen, two-tone finish, Blue Cerused Oak Pantry Cabinets, Stained figured wood veneer and lacquered upper cabinets. Custom Butcherblock Dining Island.

Complete Kitchen Remodel in Tampa

Supreme International USA

Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dual color cabinets, gray cabinets, white cabinets, multi-colored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, and white countertops

Undermount Kitchen Sink in Stainless Steel Finish

United Signature Tacoma

A stainless steel finish of this kitchen sink in a marble countertop with its sleek mosaic backsplash material.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen Island

Schneider Designers

Design ideas for a modern open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, green benchtop and coffered.

Key Largo Florida

Jaeger & Ernst Custom Cabinetmakers

Expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, beige floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

La Maison Normande

Interior Life Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Le Havre with wood benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered, an integrated sink, white cabinets, black appliances and with island.

Blue Kitchen with Coffered 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!