Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Labarre Residence

Acadia Craft

Photo Credits: JOHN GRANEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Larchmont Transitional Style Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Our new clients lived in a charming Spanish-style house in the historic Larchmont area of Los Angeles. Their kitchen, which was obviously added later, was devoid of style and desperately needed a makeover. While they wanted the latest in appliances they did want their new kitchen to go with the style of their house. The en trend choices of patterned floor tile and blue cabinets were the catalysts for pulling the whole look together.

Lone Mountain Kitchen

Form + Field

Small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen

Small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, timber, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Calais

sk7 design studios, inc.

3,400 sf home, 4BD, 4BA Second-Story Addition and Extensive Remodel 50/50 demo rule
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops and a peninsula.

Personnalisation en douceur pour ce studio neuf de 50 m2.

Sara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'Intérieur

Espace cuisine : un maximum de rangements sous forme de placards hauts et bas et de niches ouvertes sous plan. Les couleurs sont intenses et tranchées mais l'aspect veloutée et mat des façades s'harmonisent en douceur avec le chêne du sol et des rangements hauts ainsi qu'avec le blanc marbré Calacata du plan de travail.

Traditional Shaker Kitchen in Royston

Handmade Kitchen Co

This traditional shaker style kitchen is a project we completed earlier in the year based in Royston. The bespoke blue handpainted fronts work in tandem with the polished grey quartz, while the wood flooring brings it altogether. This is a very versatile space used for dining and entertaining. Springer Digital

CLÁSICA Y FOTÓGÉNICA

NATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMO

Estilismo de Sol van Dorssen, Fotografía de Felipe Scheffel para revista EL MUEBLE DE RBA
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grand Drive

Design Squared Architects

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Sussex Street Apartment

GRO Architects

Ryan Dausch
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a peninsula, an undermount sink, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

Denver Kitchen Design

Laura Medicus Interiors

A navy blue and white kitchen with brass hardware from Schoolhouse Electric. We let the bold blue speak for itself and keep everything else neutral and simple.

Oak patching and refinish

NRG Flooring

Mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Boise with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

St Luke's Mews, Notting Hill, London

Domus Nova

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Custom Pull Out Pantry Cabinet

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Pull out Pantry in custom kitchen cabinets. North Park kitchen remodel by Mathis Custom Remodeling.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Shoal Creek Addition

Jameson Design Group

By moving the exterior wall to the patio out two feet, we were able to create an open kitchen/dining/living space in perfect proportion for this mid-century style home. This extra space allowed us to transform the existing galley kitchen into a U-shape with a peninsula bar. The blue base cabinets pack a punch of color, while the white uppers and backsplash create a light and airy space that looks bigger than the actual square footage.

Modern Twist on Traditional

Nystrom Design

Balancing modern architectural elements with traditional Edwardian features was a key component of the complete renovation of this San Francisco residence. All new finishes were selected to brighten and enliven the spaces, and the home was filled with a mix of furnishings that convey a modern twist on traditional elements. The re-imagined layout of the home supports activities that range from a cozy family game night to al fresco entertaining. Architect: AT6 Architecture Builder: Citidev Photographer: Ken Gutmaker Photography

Glenwood

Charla Ray Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Atlanta BLUE kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and a Peninsula 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!