Mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cambria's Bellingham

MARVA Marble & Granite, Inc.

Photography by Sara Eastman Photography
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen

Drew Gray Photography

Drew Gray Photography Interior Photography, Architectural Photography, Landscaping Photography Minneapolis- St Paul, Minnesota http://www.drewgrayphoto.com

Urban Galley Kitchen & DryBar

Kristin Taghon Interior Designs, LLC

Client is a young professional who wanted to brighten her kitchen and make unique elements that reflects her style. KTID replaced side cabinets with reclaimed wood shelves. Crystal knobs replace Dry Bar Drawer pulls.. KTID suggested lowering the bar height counter, creating a rustic vs elegant style using reclaimed wood, glass backsplash and quartz waterfall countertop. KTID changed paint color to a darker shade of blue. The pantry was enlarged by removing the wall between the pantry and the refrigerator and putting in a pantry cabinet with roll-out shelves.

Adobe Home with Tile

Myk's Woodworking

I design and manufacture custom cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers and offices. The cabinets are built locally using quality materials and the most up-to date manufacturing processes available . I also have the Tucson dealership for The Pullout Shelf Company where we build to order pullout shelves for kitchens and bathrooms.

Contemporary Kitchen cabinets with a classic bent

Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry

Perimeter and Base Cabinetry - Lakeview door style with Dove White finish on Maple. Kitchen Island - Transition 3˝ door style with Carbon finish on Maple.

Congress Park Residence

Laurel Quint Interior Design

Emily Minton Redfield
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Appartement en banlieue parisienne - L&J

Justine Macé

NL réalisation
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Kitchen

Echelon Custom Homes

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and subway tile splashback.

White Kitchens

Mike's Factory Direct

Seattle Style: Beach Style Room: Kitchen Material: Paint Grade Finish: Snowdrift 'Matte' Dealer: The Cabinetry - MA Photographer: Colleen Dolan
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Blue Accent Kitchen Remodel // Bradenton

Gilbert Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Residential/Kitchen and Library

Valerie Schweitzer Architects

marchphoto.com
Inspiration for a large traditional separate kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, with island and quartzite benchtops.

A Cabin in the Woods

Kathleen Donohue, Neil Kelly Co.

A mini bump-out provided 2' of additional width for the small kitchen. Now, more than one person can work in it, which is a must when family gathers. Clear Douglas Fir cabinets fit the rustic surroundings with sturdy bronze pulls the only decoration. Countertops are durable, worry-free quartz with a Madrona butcher block section next to the stove. The tile insert above the cooktop is a keepsake from travels in Italy. Chandler Photography

Cambria's Bellingham

MARVA Marble & Granite, Inc.

Photography by Sara Eastman Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Winterset

EastWing Architects

Photography by Coral Dove
Large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Madison Lake Condo Remodel

Silver Leaf Interiors

When our clients purchased this condo it was ready for a re-do. All the dark oak cabinets and trim had to go! We gutted the walls in the kitchen to open up the view of the lake. The whimsical colors and details of this remodeled condo in Mariners Cove, Madison Wisconsin fit our clients perfectly. Lake living was the top order at this condo so our nod to nautical was a fun touch. We added a coffered ceiling with a bead board and beamed look to really give this kitchen the wow factor. We removed all the old walnut stained oak trim in the condo and replaced it with a painted white package, all new flooring, lighting, fresh wall color and we even updated the old spindle staircase with open cable wire which really gave this condo a new look. Welcome to the lake!

East Beach

Phoebe Howard

Tria Giovan
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Monterey Modern

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

This lovely Monterey Modern style house on Royal Blvd in Glendale had a 1980’s kitchen without good light or access to the house’s outdoor spaces. To aggravate the flow of the house further, the driveway runs directly to the back of the house where the garage is located off of a motor court. Access to the house by family and friends was naturally happened through the backyard which forced them through a carport and around the side of the house to enter the kitchen directly. The kitchen has a new exit to the side yard and a set of french doors to a new deck. The location of the deck connects the formal living room with the kitchen through exterior spaces in a more immediate way than it is connected through the interior. To create a kitchen that could accomodate a family of cooks and in-kitchen dining, one of the requests of the Client, we combined the existing kitchen, an old utility room, and small breakfast room. The small utilitarian spaces of the original rooms were remade to feel and embrace a contemporary lifestyle, while also integrating seamlessly into the style and scale of this 1930’s vintage home. When working on a kitchen of this scale in a vintage home, we make sure to layer materials and forms into the design so it does not feel out of scale or modernist. The floors are blue slate herringbone and set the color tone for many of the other finishes. We used a quartzite with many of the same colors as the floor for the perimeter counters because of its durability and a light marble with flecks of blue and gold for the eat-in island. The wood on the inside of the windows and doors was stained blue. Cabinets are a combination of white oak and painted with brass screen fronts. The Client has wanted to save some built-in niches from the original breakfast room, but in the end it would have limited the design too much and so included two small radiused end cabinets, one in each cabinet finish.

Campden Drive

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Radiant Concord Home

3W design, inc.

Northpeak Design Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and 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!