HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

Deveron Drive Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

A microwave drawer in the island keeps it relatively hidden, but easily accessible. | © Lassiter Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Jordanhill extension

Karen Parry Architect

Alexis Basso Photography
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall kitchen in Glasgow with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Капитанская

AI studio

Дизайн - Наталья Желтоухова и Максим Сивуха Фото - Сергей Красюк
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, no island, beige benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Lake Okoboji

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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".

Avant/après un appartement familial

QUALIRENOVATION by Qualiconcept

Photo of a scandinavian kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, a peninsula and grey floor.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, brick floors, with island, red floor and brown benchtop.

Eleventh Street Apartment

kimberly peck architect

photo by Pedro Marti The goal of this renovation was to create a stair with a minimal footprint in order to maximize the usable space in this small apartment. The existing living room was divided in two and contained a steep ladder to access the second floor sleeping loft. The client wanted to create a single living space with a true staircase and to open up and preferably expand the old galley kitchen without taking away too much space from the living area. Our solution was to create a new stair that integrated with the kitchen cabinetry and dining area In order to not use up valuable floor area. The fourth tread of the stair continues to create a counter above additional kitchen storage and then cantilevers and wraps around the kitchen’s stone counters to create a dining area. The stair was custom fabricated in two parts. First a steel structure was created, this was then clad by a wood worker who constructed the kitchen cabinetry and made sure the stair integrated seamlessly with the rest of the kitchen. The treads have a floating appearance when looking from the living room, that along with the open rail helps to visually connect the kitchen to the rest of the space. The angle of the dining area table is informed by the existing angled wall at the entry hall, the line of the table is picked up on the other side of the kitchen by new floor to ceiling cabinetry that folds around the rear wall of the kitchen into the hallway creating additional storage within the hall.

Detroit City Stunner

E.W. Kitchens

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Современная квартира. Кухня

Ольга Бикбова

Юрий Гришко
Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, black appliances, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Round Lake Lodge

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Scarsdale, NY

BERGEN marble+granite

Expansive modern l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eunice Street

Eisenmann Architecture

Mark Compton
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, white splashback, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

HebHomes

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Glasgow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

St Julian's Farm Road

Luxdon Properties

Open plan kitchen & dining area
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with blue cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Blue and White Farmhouse

S&W Kitchens

Beautiful, recently remodeled blue and white farmhouse kitchen in Winter Park, Florida. The cabinets are Omega, Renner style - Blue Lagoon on the island and Pearl on the perimeter. The countertops and backsplash are Cambria Delgatie and Gold. The range is La Cornue CornuFe 110 in Provence Blue. Frigidaire refrigerator.

Tim Brown Architects // Modern Victorian

User

Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Clapham Georgian Cottage

Lisette Voute Designs

For the kitchen we designed bespoke cabinetry to fit the galley style and maximise the use of space to best effect. Love the soft blue colour and clean lines of the shaker style cabinetry, paired with warming brass fittings and lighting. The original fireplace provides a pretty decorative feature, with attractive shelving above. Photographer: Nick Smith

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Stainless Steel 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!