This Royal Oak, Michigan homes was updated to reflect the homeowners tastes and style. Navy blue Merillat Classic Maple doors, portrait style with a cotton/nightfall finish. The blue cabinets add warmth to the white shaker style uppers and white with gray veining countertop.

Roseville Modern Spanish Colonial Kitchen

Nar Design Group

Meal preparation & clean-up is a group activity for this family of 5, and full days are spent baking, cooking & canning together. They needed more functional storage and wished for a spacious and beautiful place to congregate and work seamlessly together. The peninsula and non-structural arch that divided the kitchen from the family room were removed in order to create a large open area. Also removed were the dated soffits which instantly created the feeling of higher ceilings and allowed a feature wall of beautiful encaustic tiles to run all the way up behind the custom plaster hood. Turning and positioning the new island along the width of the window wall gave the family twice as much counter space and seating. The space that was once a hallway became the perfect place to position a dining table. The new 8' window washes the space in an abundance of inviting natural daylight, showcasing views to the greenbelt adjacent to their property. The hand distressed hickory cabinet run - custom designed to house a 5' Galley Workstation - has a furniture feel and its own distinctive hardware. Classic patterned encaustic tiles and favorite colors were incorporated to reflect the family's preferences for a modern Spanish colonial feel. Wood grain porcelain tile floors make for easy cleanup for an active family with kids and dogs and a pool. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

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.

Allpress Kitchen Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Classic matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Little Green BBC 50 N 05 with island in Little Green BBC 24 D 05, Bianco Eclipsia quartz wall cladding. Work surfaces, on island; Bianco Eclipsia quartz with matching downstand, bar area; matt sanded stainless steel, island table worktop Spekva Bavarian Wholestave. Bar area; Bronze mirror splashback. Photography by Darren Chung.

Junior League 2017 Decorator Showhouse - Buffalo, NY

Artisan Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen designed for the Junior League of Buffalo 2017 Decorator Showhouse was a full gut of the space. There were plumbing and HVAC pipes in the space that required custom modifications to cabinetry. Part of the hearth has a false back on the cabinet to accommodate some of the pipes. Additionally, the 10’ ceilings required a custom combination of cabinets and crown molding to reach the ceiling. The space contained 4 doorways so the use of angled cabinetry allowed for easier access in and out of the space. The room includes special design features such as the wood hearth to house the ventilation for over the range, custom under cabinet lighting and a wet bar housing a beverage center and an appliance for growing microgreens.

French Blue by Don Justice Cabinet Makers

Don Justice Cabinet Makers

The custom cabinetry is truly built in even into large archway over the range.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Palo Alto Contemporary 2015

Tali Hardonag Architect

Kitchen island is anchored by a 'tower' that offers open shelves hidden from view of the great room Photography: Mark Pinkerton vi360
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Bryan Construction, Cabinetry & Woodwork, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, brick floors, with island and red floor.

Warm Wood Loves Colour

Rembrandt Renovations Ltd.

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, cork floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Polly's Home Remodel

Bora&Co Construction

Inspiration for a small u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Renovation

The Interior Collection

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Oxshott - December 2019

Cymru Kitchens Ltd

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Malvern II whole house renovation

EC Trethewey Building Contractors, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Myrtle Avenue Apartment Renovation

Material Design Build

We built the kitchen cabinets out of dark blue laminated birch plywood, with sealed, exposed edges.
Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern flat blue cabinets in Granada Hills

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A small enclosed kitchen is very common in many homes such as the home that we remodeled here. Opening a wall to allow natural light to penetrate the space is a must. When budget is important the solution can be as you see in this project - the wall was opened and removed but a structural post remained and it was incorporated in the design. The blue modern flat paneled cabinets was a perfect choice to contras the very familiar gray scale color scheme but it’s still compliments it since blue is in the correct cold color spectrum. Notice the great black windows and the fantastic awning window facing the pool. The awning window is great to be able to serve the exterior sitting area near the pool. Opening the wall also allowed us to compliment the kitchen with a nice bar/island sitting area without having an actual island in the space. The best part of this kitchen is the large built-in pantry wall with a tall wine fridge and a lovely coffee area that we built in the sitting area made the kitchen expend into the breakfast nook and doubled the area that is now considered to be the kitchen.

Transitional Cottage Kitchen in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

Isn't this textured hex tile gorgeous?
This is an example of a small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This custom bar in the kitchen features a wine cooler, open shelving for glasses, and glass front cabinets to showcase wine and other spirits.
This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Calais

sk7 design studios, inc.

3,400 sf home, 4BD, 4BA Second-Story Addition and Extensive Remodel 50/50 demo rule
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, a peninsula, an undermount sink, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Victorian Carriage House, Dorset

Laura Butler-Madden

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dorset with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Allpress Kitchen Case Study

Roundhouse

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Grey 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!