This is a view of the 15' (fifteen foot) vaulted kitchen ceiling. The beams run straight across, providing the perfect place to hang the hurricane lanterns over the island.

A GARDEN FLAT IN WILLESDEN GREEN

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The remodelling of a ground floor garden flat in northwest London offers the opportunity to revisit the principles of compact living applied in previous designs. The 54 sqm flat in Willesden Green is dramatically transformed by re-orientating the floor plan towards the open space at the back of the plot. Home office and bedroom are relocated to the front of the property, living accommodations at the back. The rooms within the outrigger have been opened up and the former extension rebuilt with a higher flat roof, punctured by an elongated light well. The corner glazing directs one’s view towards the sleek limestone garden. A storage wall with an homogeneous design not only serves multiple functions - from wardrobe to linen cupboard, utility and kitchen -, it also acts as the agent connecting the front and the back of the apartment. This device also serves to accentuate the stretched floor plan and to give a strong sense of direction to the project. The combination of bold colours and strong materials result in an interior space with modernist influences yet sombre and elegant and where the statuario marble fireplace becomes an opulent centrepiece with a minimal design.

Devon Blue

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

Bespoke kitchen in Oval room blue with Pippy oak accents and an antique brass wall unit. Not your typical handleless kitchen - every aspect is bespoke. From the height of the worktop to the bookmatched Pippy Oak to the 45 degree handle rail meeting door and drawer fronts also chamfered at 45 degrees! What looks simple certainly isn't.

Blue and White Trendy Kitchen

Premier Kitchens

This beautiful kitchen showcases hte latest in design with its gold chandelier and drawer pulls, blue and white cabinets with stainless steel appliances and bright white slab counters.

Aurea Stone - Divine - Freehold, NJ

Everest Marble LLC

Divine - Aurea Stone
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Clean and Classic Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

Got your eye caught on transitional kitchen design? Look no further than our Mist glaze in a subway pattern. With its cool gray tone and crackle, it's the perfect glaze to make your space pop! DESIGN Tyler Karu Design + Interiors PHOTOS Erin Little TILE SHOWN: Mist in 2x8

Navy Contemporary

BeSpace - kitchens/bedrooms/living

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mayflower Parkway

Deirdre A Homes

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Family Kitchen

Willow Grey Interiors

Inspiration for a large modern eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Silver Lake Loft

Black Lacquer Design

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Personal Paint Match Program from Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This fun and stylish kitchen remodel features a color match to “Gale Force” SW 7605 from Sherwin-Williams on Dura Supreme’s Chroma door style. This stunning deep blue paint color is sophisticated, fun, and creative. It’s a stunning statement-making color that’s sure to be a classic for years to come and represents the latest in color trends. It’s no surprise this beautiful navy blue has been selected for Dura Supreme’s Curated Color Collection for 2018-2020. Painted cabinetry is more popular than ever before and the color you select for your home should be a reflection of your personal taste and style. Our Personal Paint Match Program offers the entire Sherwin-William’s paint palette and Benjamin Moore’s paint palette, over 5,000 colors, for your new kitchen or bath cabinetry. Color is a highly personal preference for most people and although there are specific colors that are considered “on trend” or fashionable, color choices should ultimately be based on what appeals to you personally. Homeowners often ask about color trends and how to incorporate them into newly designed or renovated interiors. And although trends and fashion should be taken into consideration, that should not be the only deciding factor. If you love a specific shade of green, select complementing neutrals and coordinating colors to create an entire palette that will remain an everlasting classic. It could be something as simple as being able to select the perfect shade of white that complements the countertop and tile and works well in a specific lighting situation. Our new Personal Paint Match system makes that process so much easier. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

North Park Navy Blues

Aeris Home

What a fun yet challenging project. After numerous space plan options, we've finally decided on removing a wall and switching it out with cabinetry that is functional for a kitchen and the dining area. We've added a peninsula at a 120 degree corner to expand the working surface, add bar seating and still keep the space open and inviting from adjoining spaces. Blueberry oak cabinets with satin brass hardware are balanced out with white quartz countertop and gray uppers. Wide plank vinyl helped keep this space masculine and formal while the stairs add a softer touch that's being complimented by warm tone furniture. To tie in warmth and masculinity, we've opted for custom miter-cut shelves in the corner. Windows give us great light and a corner cabinet can block a lot of it out, so floating shelves seemed most appropriate (no visible hardware). With a lot of material and colors, space still seems cohesive and inviting. Very formal, yet ready to be used for entertaining and day to day living. Hale Production Studios

Lone Oak

Moontower

This is an example of a modern single-wall separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige floor.

Edgerton 1910 / Point Breeze

Shelton Design//Build

Built and designed by Shelton Design Build Photo by: MissLPhotography
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey splashback and bamboo floors.

Blue Base Cabinets with White Upper Cabinets in Houston

Scott Haig, CKD

Scott Haig, CKD
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

1895 Colonial Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Spruce Street

K&L Interiors

Alex Hayden
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

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.

The Garry Oak

Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.

Beautiful blue lower cabinets to ground the space in this open kitchen with large island.
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

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!