A well planned family kitchen hand built in the Shaker style. Designed to meet the customers brief of an eating and cooking space which all the family could enjoy. The kitchen includes a bespoke island with a Quartz worktop and breakfast bar seating in Caesarstone's Misty Carrara. Like the base cabinets it's painted in Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue whilst the wall units are painted in Pavilion Grey. The cabinetry is perfectly complemented by the brushed nickel handles and solid oak shelves with painted gallows brackets.

Rochelle East

Signature Interior Designs

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, blue cabinets and porcelain floors.

Hague Blue, Shaker Kitchen

Sculleries of Stockbridge

Sean Beagley - photographyandfloorplans.co.uk
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Blue Sky Thinking

Mowlem & Co

This bespoke ‘Heritage’ hand-painted oak kitchen by Mowlem & Co pays homage to classical English design principles, reinterpreted for a contemporary lifestyle. Created for a period family home in a former rectory in Sussex, the design features a distinctive free-standing island unit in an unframed style, painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Railings’ shade and fitted with Belgian Fossil marble worktops. At one end of the island a reclaimed butchers block has been fitted (with exposed bolts as an accent feature) to serve as both a chopping block and preparation area and an impromptu breakfast bar when needed. Distressed wicker bar stools add to the charming ambience of this warm and welcoming scheme. The framed fitted cabinetry, full height along one wall, are painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Purbeck Stone’ and feature solid oak drawer boxes with dovetail joints to their beautifully finished interiors, which house ample, carefully customised storage. Full of character, from the elegant proportions to the finest details, the scheme includes distinctive latch style handles and a touch of glamour on the form of a sliver leaf glass splashback, and industrial style pendant lamps with copper interiors for a warm, golden glow. Appliances for family that loves to cook include a powerful Westye range cooker, a generous built-in Gaggenau fridge freezer and dishwasher, a bespoke Westin extractor, a Quooker boiling water tap and a KWC Inox spray tap over a Sterling stainless steel sink. Designer Jane Stewart says, “The beautiful old rectory building itself was a key inspiration for the design, which needed to have full contemporary functionality while honouring the architecture and personality of the property. We wanted to pay homage to influences such as the Arts & Crafts movement and Lutyens while making this a unique scheme tailored carefully to the needs and tastes of a busy modern family.”

Armadale Terrace House

Peter Schaad Design Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Reflective Glam in Thoroughgood

B&T Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a large modern open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Ivy Bank

Hamilton Stone Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Balwyn Renovation :: Full Interior Design

eat.bathe.live

May Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Tall blue units with Siemens ovens

Lima Kitchens

Shaker blue tall bank including Siemens ovens, fridge and freezer. The room feels spacious and open with no wall units and a white wall against white quartz and upstands.

Beach Style Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Little Collins Apartment

de.arch

Apartment fitout, gutted and refurbished. Open plan kitchen Photographer: Tatjana Plitt Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Bespoke Hand Painted Traditional Kitchen in Surrey

Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

Luxury bespoke kitchen designed for an exclusive new build property in Surrey. A soft colour palate with contrasting central island incorporates a walnut breakfast bar with stainless steel column below. Leather and steel handles, polished quartz worktops and a smoked mirrored splashback add a contemporary twist to the hand painted classic style furniture.

High end refurbishment of full house with bespoke kitchen and stairs

User

This bespoke kitchen / dinning area works as a hub between upper floors and serves as the main living area. Delivering loads of natural light thanks to glass roof and large bespoke french doors. Stylishly exposed steel beams blend beautifully with carefully selected decor elements and bespoke stairs with glass balustrade. Chris Snook

Chelsea

MWAI Architecture and Interiors

Alexander James
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Barnes

Spencer & Wedekind

Benedicte Drummond
Contemporary open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Forest French Chateau

New Style Cabinets

Photo of a large transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, no island and beige floor.

Terraced House in Kensington

Cruice Goodall Architecture and Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Barons Court Inset Handle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

This beautiful inset handle Shaker kitchen has a U-shaped layout with tall cabinets to the left and a peninsula to the right. There is also a separate run of tall units. including the fridge freezer opposite the sink, as can be seen here through the antique mirror splashback. Our client wanted the hob on the peninsula overlooking the garden. The base cabinets are painted in Basalt and the tall cabinets are in Slaked Lime Deep, both by Little Greene. The inset handles are our own bespoke range made by Armac Martin. They come in a variety of finishes; these ones are antique copper.

Wow: This Zero-Reno Kitchen Makeover Is Amazing

One Kings Lane

The floor BEFORE: While the rest of my apartment has lovely parquet wood flooring, the kitchen was not so lucky. A linoleum tile was what I referred to as “institutional chic.” While I dreamed of a whitewashed herringbone floor, Megan had an intriguing alternative: cork. Photos by Lesley Unruh.

Blue Shaker Kitchen in Baldock

Planet Furniture

This striking kitchen is one of our latest Handmade in Hitchin projects. The In Frame Shaker style is classic Planet Furniture. Hand painted in Little Greene’s Dock Blue, the rich colour of the cabinets anchors the kitchen perfectly in the large, open space where the cooking and living areas work so well together. Details that create this cohesive style can be seen in the Stainless Steel surround that encases the handsome Fisher & Paykel Fridge Freezer which matches the door handles and the natural Oak End Grain Butchers Block which reflects the parquet flooring and bar stools. The nice long island features a handy bookcase and the worktop in Caesarstone Topus Concrete is practical, tactile and looks good! Finally, who can deny that the Antiqued Vintage Mirror splashbacks elevate any kitchen from the ordinary to the beautiful?

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Mirror 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!