Pocket doors with unique opens up to the large scullery with lots of hidden storage, an office nook and beautiful floating shelves.
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen pantry in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen Remodel

RBuilder Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white splashback and white benchtop.

Renovated Kitchen by Jewel Marlowe

Bertazzoni

A Bertazzoni Master Series Range in matte black acts as a unifying element in this stunning kitchen, designed by interior designer, Jewel Marlowe, as part of the Fall 2019 edition of One Room Challenge. Blue cabinetry, a marbled waterfall island, brass fixtures and custom burled accents come together to create a glam look.

Log Cabin gets a Blue Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

The coziest of log cabins got a hint of the lake with these blue cabinets. Integrating antiques and keeping a highly functional space was top priority for this space. Features include painted blue cabinets, white farm sink, and white & gray quartz countertops.

A 1800's Farmhouse Kitchen Upgrade

Normandy Remodeling

Even small kitchens can benefit from being a bit daring with color. This classic white kitchen is paired with rich blue base cabinets to create a timeless look that's just right for this vintage home.

Alamo Square 921

SF Design Build

Interior Design: Ilana Cohen | Styling & Photos: Sarah Owen
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Two Story Addition | Fishtown, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

This kitchen in Fishtown, Philadelphia features Sherwin Williams rainstorm blue painted perimeter cabinets with Namib white quartzite countertop. An oak island with panda quartzite countertop includes apron front sink, trash pull out and open display cabinet. Brass hardware accents and black appliances are also featured throughout the kitchen.

Light Teal Skinny Shaker Kitchen

Classic Interiors

Skinny shaker style door painted in light teal with brass handles
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in West Midlands with granite benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, no island and grey floor.

Happy Blue/White Home

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Photos by Kris Palen
Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Glamorous, Industrial Style Shaker Kitchen by Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Something a little different to our usual style, we injected a little glamour into our handmade Decolane kitchen in Upminster, Essex. When the homeowners purchased this property, the kitchen was the first room they wanted to rip out and renovate, but uncertainty about which style to go for held them back, and it was actually the final room in the home to be completed! As the old saying goes, "The best things in life are worth waiting for..." Our Design Team at Burlanes Chelmsford worked closely with Mr & Mrs Kipping throughout the design process, to ensure that all of their ideas were discussed and considered, and that the most suitable kitchen layout and style was designed and created by us, for the family to love and use for years to come.

Labarre Residence

Acadia Craft

Photo Credits: JOHN GRANEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

LE PERCHE

Archidesigners

Country l-shaped kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Artist's Kitchen, Montclair NJ

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, blue floor, no island and white benchtop.

Wichita Creek Estates

Pipkin Homes LLC

Costa Christ Media
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Scullery

Pike Properties

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown 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.

Blue and White Two-Toned Kitchen

Paper Moon Painting

Blue and white kitchen cabinets in this updated, sophisticated modern farmhouse kitchen. We painted the lower cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Anchors Aweigh" and the upper cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Pure White".

Lido House Hotel Harbor Cottage

Matt White Custom Home

Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whitewater Retreat

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI., -What better way to reflect your lake location than with a splash of blue. This kitchen pairs the bold Naval finish from Shiloh Cabinetry with a bright rim of Polar White Upper cabinets. All is balanced with the warmth of their Maple Gunstock finish on the wine/beverage bar and the subtle texture of Shiplap walls.

Fort Langley

Shirmar Construction

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Pink Cabinets 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!