This kitchen is part of a major renovation to a historic home built in 1899. A classic color palette of navy blue, camel and off-white makes a bold statement but does not overwhelm the space. The large windows provide abundant natural light which is so welcome in Minnesota's long grey winters. The traditional style of the cabinets ground the kitchen into the proper personality of the home. The personality of the homeowner is expressed through the unusual mix of materials, colors and textures. Using stripes on the various planes on the floor and walls help to define the areas individual personality. Many green products were used in the kitchen including the cork floor, low VOC paint, LED lighting, Cambria quartz counter tops, locally made navy tile. Additionally, the top of the table in the breakfast nook is manufactured from trees that have fallen in the Twin Cities due to storms, age or that have been removed by builders. The base is made by a talented local artist. The industrial style light fixture above the island is custom made.

Emily Crossing Court Blue Cabinets

West Coast Cabinets & Countertops

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wilson Project

Nickels Cabinets

Kevin McAlary
Photo of a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen Cabinetry

Select Cabinetree

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern White Kitchen Remodel Arnold, MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Reico Kitchen & Bath in Annapolis, MD, this modern kitchen remodel features Executive Cabinets in Super White Paint on the perimeter and Sherwin Williams Web Gray on the island. Countertops feature Cambria in Torquay and Vetrazzo in Palladian Gray. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com

Lacquered Blue at the Shore

Showcase Kitchens

This ultra-contemporary and sleek kitchen on the South Oyster Bay in Massapequa was created for a veteran NBC cameraman specializing in sports casting. Away from home more often than not, he wanted a home and kitchen with high-end materials that skewed minimalistic, hence, easy to care for. Michael provided an eye-catching look for every element of this kitchen while the architect, Mark Geiselman created a “pedestal” for the kitchen and adjoining dining area with windows maximizing the view.

Kitchen After Remodel

Monarch Builders & Remodelers

Monarch Builders
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Cape Cod Ranch

Fresh Start Interiors

This shaker style kitchen features a blue island, wood floors, oil rubbed bronze hardware and glossy white subway tile.
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Голубая кухня в неоклассике

Кухни Fabio

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Colorful Kitchen Update

Amber Golob Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

New Westminster Kitchen

Kitchen Art Design

Inspired by a bespoke English design. Kitchen elements are: Light grey/cream cabinetry (Classic Grey- Benjamin Moore), carrara marble countertops (Thin- 2cm), a large window behind the sink (Swing out), floor to ceiling cabinetry with integrated appliances (Fridge and dishwasher), brass hardware (Vintage style with latch feature), and a large range/cooking area.

Full Home Remodeling and Basement Design and Build

COZY CASA HOMES™ Crafting Cozy Spaces™

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and grey benchtop.

MERCER ISLAND

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bright Small Kitchen by Lauren

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? Our expert kitchen designers meet customers by appointment only in our offices, instead of a large showroom open to the general public. We display the cabinet lines we sell under glass countertops so customers can see how our cabinetry is constructed. Customers can view hundreds of sample doors and and sample finishes and see 3d renderings of their future kitchen on flat screen TV’s. But we do not waste our time or our customers money on showroom extras that are not essential. Nor are we available to assist people who want to stop in and browse. We pass our savings onto our customers and concentrate on what matters most. Designing great kitchens! Main Line Kitchen Design designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than at major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

Beverly Glen

Rande Leaman Interior Design

Blue cabinets and a gray glass backsplash in a chevron pattern set the tone in this contemporary kitchen and great room. Wood beams warm the space and accentuate the height of the kitchen and dining area. The appliances are by Thermador and the faucets, hardware and lighting fixtures are matte brass. The dining area has a large wood table and linen chairs with brass legs.

Grand Island

West End Interiors

Mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Fox Lane Kitchen Remodel

SV Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and black benchtop.

Cameron Kitchen

DStevens

Located at the rear of a recently renovated 1930s family home, this brand new kitchen is imbued with a sense of calm and tranquillity. Bold contrasting colour is complemented by subtle details resulting in a highly functional, modern family kitchen for working and gathering within.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel Done in a White Portland Door

Kitchen Solvers of Jacksonville

This cozy ocean-side condo kitchen was dated and crowded when more than one person was in the kitchen. We solved this problem by moving the refrigerator out of the middle of the kitchen to where the pantry closet had been. Replacing the pantry closet with a floor to ceiling pantry cabinet freed up floor space and allowed for additional countertop space. Now the couple can move around together in the kitchen. The new cabinets were done in a maple Portland door done in white from our Kitchen Solvers Classic Collection line. Next, we added a new white quartz countertop and a beach glass flowing backsplash. Our clients’ love for the beach and ocean is reflected in the lighter colored cabinets, countertop, and backsplash. The new layout, storage solutions and all new appliances made this small kitchen a big success.

Blue Kitchen with Quartz 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!