Wellborn Premier Prairie Maple Shaker Doors, Bleu Color, Amerock Satin Brass Bar Pulls, Delta Satin Brass Touch Faucet, Kraus Deep Undermount Sik, Gray Quartz Countertops, GE Profile Slate Gray Matte Finish Appliances, Brushed Gold Light Fixtures, Floor & Decor Printed Porcelain Tiles w/ Vintage Details, Floating Stained Shelves for Coffee Bar, Neptune Synergy Mixed Width Water Proof San Marcos Color Vinyl Snap Down Plank Flooring, Brushed Nickel Outlet Covers, Zline Drop in 30" Cooktop, Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan, Double Super Trash Pullout, & Spice Rack, this little Galley has it ALL!

Designer’s Own Kitchen – Lower Manhattan

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

Listed Townhouse

Studio Indigo

Andrew Beasley
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Light Blue Kitchen

Tom Howley

This beautiful light blue kitchen adds a unique twist to our classic Hartford style. Our Iris paint adds just the right amount of colour to show personality without becoming overwhelming, picking out key details such as the beaded frames and delicately carved cornice. The Falcon Deluxe range cooker, in its new colour of Blue Nickel, completes the look for a perfectly coordinated kitchen. The coordinating chimney mantle neatly conceals the powerful Westin Pro Canopy Extractor, giving you all the convenience of a high-quality appliance without detracting from the classic look of the kitchen.

MEDALLION

Medallion Cabinetry

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2023 Decorators' Show House

Cabinetry Ideas

Custom kitchen mixes walnut and painted cabinetry. A cooks dream with professional appliances. Seating at island is great for family life or entertaining.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Color loft

Busca Idrac Architecture

Martin Argyroglo
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, no island and coloured appliances.

Navy Farmhouse Kitchen

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

This kitchen has plenty of space for the family and for entertaining. The island has 2 sides for stools, large walk around spaces and lots of countertops for preparing meals and enjoying guests.

Dandelion

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, coloured appliances and a peninsula.

Art Lover's Colorful Condo Remodel

Kraft Custom Construction

This remodel incorporated the client’s love of artwork and color into a cohesive design with elegant, custom details that will stand the test of time. The space was closed in, dark and dated. The walls at the island were the first thing you saw when entering the condo. So we removed the walls which really opened it up to a welcoming space. Storage was an issue too so we borrowed space from the main floor bedroom closet and created a ‘butler’s pantry’. The client’s flair for the contemporary, original art, and love of bright colors is apparent in the materials, finishes and paint colors. Jewelry-like artisan pulls are repeated throughout the kitchen to pull it together. The Butler’s pantry provided extra storage for kitchen items and adds a little glam. The drawers are wrapped in leather with a Shagreen pattern (Asian sting ray). A creative mix of custom cabinetry materials includes gray washed white oak to complimented the new flooring and ground the mix of materials on the island, along with white gloss uppers and matte bright blue tall cabinets. With the exception of the artisan pulls used on the integrated dishwasher drawers and blue cabinets, push and touch latches were used to keep it as clean looking as possible. Kitchen details include a chef style sink, quartz counters, motorized assist for heavy drawers and various cabinetry organizers.

Blueview Blue Ash

Wood + Water

Countertop Cabinet
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, marble floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Silverlake/Brier

Landmark Building Inc

Custom kitchen by Landmark Building Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen project in Thames Ditton

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Handy drawer with charging point - to tidy away any cables.
This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

2023 Decorators' Show House

Cabinetry Ideas

Custom kitchen mixes walnut and painted cabinetry. A cooks dream with professional appliances. Seating at island is great for family life or entertaining.

Fernden Lane

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Surrey with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Retro and Reclaimed Modern Kitchen

Esslinger Design Company

It all started with a retro red fridge. Next came the teal cabinet paint color, and then the custom island made of reclaimed wood. Of course there is also the shiplap on the ceiling, the 3 different pendant lights, the concrete quartz countertop, and the retro stools. The sum of the parts equals a kitchen that is second to none! Photo: Picture Perfect House

Greystone Barn

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Austin Eterno Photography
Country galley kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Luxury on the Lake

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Light and bright but timeless. Using white cabinets around the perimeter and the accented island which matches the custom range blends the looks but grounds the design. The custom tile behind the range enhances the look and feel of the space along with the shades of blue in the main subway tile. A custom hood was designed to complement the traditional feel along with sleek accents.

In-frame, Beaded, Shaker Kitchen painted Porcelain and Slate Blue.

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

In-frame, beaded, shaker Belgravia kitchen painted porcelain and slate blue. L-shape island with Vienna Quartz worktop and a curved peninsula. Featuring pendant lighting above the island. The use of moulded skirting plinth adds to the classical styling. The work surfaces are a 30mm white polished quartz. The door handles are a combination of chrome knobs and cup handles. The L-shaped kitchen island features curved peninsular, topped in a 40mm solid oak. Oak trays are integrated within the peninsula.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!