Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mill Creek Custom Home

Fishcamp Custom LLC.

The distressed painted cabinets work to compliment the Tabarka Studio tiles not only in a seemless color scheme but also with the "new but old" rustic style. This kitchen is made complete by the copper overhead hood and steel crown moulding.

CA Modern Retro Kitchen

August Interiors

The homeowners, an eclectic and quirky couple, wanted to renovate their kitchen for functional reasons: the old floors, counters, etc, were dirty, ugly, and not usable; lighting was giant fluorescents, etc. While they wanted to modernize, they also wanted to retain a fun and retro vibe. So we modernized with functional new materials: quartz counters, porcelain tile floors. But by using bold, bright colors and mixing a few fun patterns, we kept it fun. Retro-style chairs, table, and lighting completed the look.

Ross House

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Dublin city penthouse apartment

Amour Design

handleless cabinets,
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Timeless Historical Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Design + Photos: Benita Cooper Design
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bright and Airy Kitchen

Grace Builders

Brad Hutchinson Photography
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Portrane Road

Graham Architecture

The clients brief for this large 1930s house was to demolish several internal walls to covert a narrow ‘L’ shaped kitchen into a large open family space. Key client desires included a nook capable of seating the whole family and a functional ‘industrial’ style. Through a series of computer model presentations, we moved away from a conversion of the existing space developing instead an extension. The resultant large space was separated into a functional kitchen zone and a large nook area housed within a frameless glass bay window. High quality rich natural materials such as handmade brick and hardwoods were enhanced with hidden natural lighting from above to create a rich, textured and layered look. Inspiration for this brightly lit complex space was drawn from the idea of the ‘Manhattan Loft’.

Royal Circus

Stange Kraft

Square foot media
This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, grey splashback and marble splashback.

Bay Head, New Jersey - Transitional - Kitchen

Kountry Kraft

Bay Head, New Jersey Transitional Kitchen designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs https://www.kountrykraft.com/photo-gallery/hale-navy-kitchen-cabinets-bay-head-nj-j103256/ Photography by Chris Veith #KountryKraft #CustomCabinetry Cabinetry Style: Inset/No Bead Door Design: TW10 Hyrbid Custom Color: Custom Paint Match to Benjamin Moore Hale Navy Job Number: J103256

Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Fitzroy North Townhouse

Lisa Breeze Architect

Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Tamara Maynes
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets and grey benchtop.

Modern Ranch

Lorin Hill, Architect

Pool house kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, grey benchtop, porcelain floors and no island.

Amberley Project

Bronzie Design + Build

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Sous les toits

Studio ido

Agencement d'une cuisine avec un linéaire et un mur de placard. Plan de travail en granit Borgen. Ral des façades et des murs définit selon le camaïeu du granit. Réalisation sur-mesure par un menuisier des façades, des poignées intégrées et du caisson de la hotte. Les appliques en verre soufflé et une co-réalisation avec le verrier Arcam Glass. crédit photo Germain Herriau

Fillmore Street Cottage

David Heide Design Studio

Design ideas for an arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Wellborn 2019Wellborn Cabinet Estate Series

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Along with the current white kitchen trend, this kitchen fits in perfectly with its twist on the blue color palette. This kitchen is an updated version of an old idea, with traditional subway tiles and color play on the blue tones. As part of Wellborn’s Estate Series, this kitchen combines a unique twist of an old French Café and modern elements; making the aesthetic design of this kitchen guaranteed to leave you in awe. In this kitchen by Wellborn Cabinet is a blend of Full Overlay and Beaded Inset cabinetry. The upper and lower cabinetry includes full overlay Lexington doors painted in our newly launched Oyster White color with smooth close drawer guides and door hinges. The upper center and island cabinets are Hanover Beaded Inset accented with oil rubbed Bronze barrel hinges and finished in Wellborn’s newly launched Aqua paint.

Wyandotte House - Kansas City

Schloegel Design Remodel

The lower cabinets are shaker style and painted in Sherwin Williams Naval while the upper cabinets are Sherwin Williams in Repose Gray. The exposed beams and window trim are the home's original. The island counter is monte cristo granite and the perimeter counters are fossil gray quartz.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Grey Benchtop 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!