Photo of an expansive country eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured 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.

Krukmakargatan 5

Deco STHLM

Scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors and white 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

The Colourful Fun Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Charlie O'Beirne
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, with island and white floor.

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island, black floor and orange benchtop.

Curtis Park, CA

Kristen Elizabeth Design

A cute mission style home in downtown Sacramento is home to a couple whose style runs a little more eclectic. We elevated the cabinets to the fullest height of the wall and topped with textured painted mesh lit uppers. We kept the original soapstone counters and redesigned the lower base cabinets for more functionality and a modern aesthetic. All painted surfaces including the wood floors are Farrow and Ball. What makes this space really special? The swing of course!

Cooker hood and kitchen counters

Nicolaj Bo™

For the cooker hood we used the same materials as for the kitchen itself.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Copenhagen with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Simple Family Kitchen

Hello Home Interiors

Blum Space Tower pull-outs in the pantry are a practical solution.
Photo of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Wellington with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, no island and grey floor.

Newburyport, MA

Mary Prince Photography

Mary Prince Photography © 2012 Houzz Design by Jennifer Clapp
Country eat-in kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, painted wood floors and green floor.

Classic Barn Kitchen

Middleton Bespoke

Country kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, painted wood floors and with island.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Förvandla sommarstugan

Loft Stockholm

Camilla Lindqvist
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Stockholm with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island and white splashback.

Summer Cottage On The Bay

Mullman Seidman Architects

Summer cottage by Mullman Seidman Architects. © Mullman Seidman Architects
Small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

Winden Estate - Ourimbah

Penman Brown Interior Design

Expansive country open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, painted wood floors, marble benchtops, marble splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island and black floor.

Kitchen Remodel

Equinox Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

South Wing

Calidwell Homes

This room was was previously the dining room. Now a bright and airy kitchen with new French doors leading to the gardens
Design ideas for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Kohler

Weinstein Supply

Kohler Harborview utility sink.
Small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, painted wood floors, no island, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Falcon Classic Upright Range Cooker

Falcon

Falcon's Classic upright range cooker is a classic in every sense. With bevelled doors, elegant windows and towel rail, the Classic offers everything you'd expect from a traditional range cooker - combined with modern features and functionality. Its traditional features are blended seamlessly with modern functionality such as double side opening ovens, a separate grill and a spacious hob. Available in black, cream or cranberry with chrome fittings, plus the option of dual fuel, gas or induction cooking, and 90cm or 110cm sizes, there is sure to be a Classic to suit every household.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Painted Wood Floors 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!