A Victorian terraced house, belonging to a photographer and her family, was extended and refurbished to deliver on the client’s desire for bright, open-plan spaces with an elegant and modern interior that’s the perfect backdrop to showcase their extensive photography collection.

NEWTOWN CT - Treasured Islands

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This stunning stainless steel refrigerator is a beautiful focal point to this custom kitchen. Offering ample storage, this kitchen layout with deep blue cabinets, marble countertops and black and white tiled floors is a homeowner’s dream.

Broadoak

Dukes Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Villa Lazio - Via Appia

Luca Tranquilli Photographer

Luca Tranquilli
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall kitchen in Rome with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Le Cabinet Apartment

Openstudio Architects Ltd

Richard Bryant Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and blue splashback.

Walk through Pantry

Great Closets of New England

Walk through pantry. We used a 9ft cherry butcher-block top applying 15 coats of food safe Walnut Nut oil. Three 36" grey base cabinets with self closing drawers and doors were used and sat directly on top of grey tone rectangle tiles. We added 9ft of of open adjustable all wood component shelving in three 36" units. The shelving is all wood core product with a veneer finish and all maple edges on shelving. The strength is 10x that of particle board systems. These shelves give a custom shelving look with the adjustable of component product. We also added a 48"x72" free standing shelf unit with 6 shelves.

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.

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire

Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors

Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Banyan remodel

Signature Kitchens of Vero Beach

A bank of original cabinetry that had been on one of the removed walls was relocated along the length of the back wall.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hayman Kitchen

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Berry Construction

Chris Snook

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, with island, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Beverly Hills Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Built in kitchen sink with marble counter and splashback. Dove grey units below and above. Pantry to the left. Quooker tap in antique brass, matching the cabinet door handles Large island with curved marble counter and integrated Bora induction hob with built in extractor. Seating around the edge. Built in ovens against wall with integrated freezer one side and fridge the other. Three pendant lights over island.

Blue Kitchen Remodel

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This blue and white kitchen invites you into the calm. Added storage and space is accentuated with the long consistent tile floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tweed Berwick

Hello Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Basement Kitchenette

David Lund Design

Like most kitchens, this basement bar kitchenette was all about the materials. Making the right selections is critical to a project's success, especially a kitchen, so how does that work? To make sure we get the selections right, we follow a plan, or more accurately, a selection sequence, that ensures we make the right selections in the right order. For kitchens and bathrooms, material selections follow a simple cadence - one, two, three. First countertops and tile, then plumbing fixtures, and, finally, hardware and accessories. So, why countertops and tile first? Simple, they have the greatest impact on the look, color, and mood of a room, and, much like the foundation, they are critical to the stability of a house. Selecting the right countertops (and corresponding tile) is critical to the aesthetic stability of a space. In our three step process, the selection of countertops is intricately linked to the selection of tile. Yes, we begin with the countertops, but tile selection is only a half step behind. The two materials work in tandem given their proximity to each other ( often they actually touch each other). Another consideration is selection flexibility. There are literally hundreds of thousands of tile options, making it easier to find the right tile to match the chosen countertops than it is to find countertops to match a specific tile. To the cool and creamy quartzite countertop, we added a dark, rich counterpart - walnut. The elevated countertop, the one where friends sit and upon which drinks are set is warm and welcoming.

St Judes Dr

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white benchtop.

NoMi Forest

Bonəfidē Dəsign

Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Two Tone Grey and Blue Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Photos by Max Maloney
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Ceramic Floors 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!