Mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

The Best of the Galley Kitchen

Creative Living

Wellborn Premier Prairie Maple Shaker Doors, Bleu Color, Amerock Satin Brass Bar Pulls, Delta Satin Brass Touch Faucet, Kraus Deep Undermount Sik, Gray Quartz Countertops, GE Profile Slate Gray Matte Finish Appliances, Brushed Gold Light Fixtures, Floor & Decor Printed Porcelain Tiles w/ Vintage Details, Floating Stained Shelves for Coffee Bar, Neptune Synergy Mixed Width Water Proof San Marcos Color Vinyl Snap Down Plank Flooring, Brushed Nickel Outlet Covers, Zline Drop in 30" Cooktop, Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan, Double Super Trash Pullout, & Spice Rack, this little Galley has it ALL!

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

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kosher Blues in Baltimore

Design 613, LLC

Every home needs a junk drawer! This command center is convenient both to the back entry and the breakfast table. Drawers, open shelving for cookbooks and such, and a counter where you can put a parcel down as you enter go a long way toward keeping organized.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Material Melody- Kitchen, Breakfast, Pantry

Design Studio West

We started the design process by selecting inspiration colors from Dunn Edwards paints. We chose Rainer White, Dark Lagoon and Mesa Tan colors inspired by a fabric swatch that the client wanted to use somewhere in their home. After the general design and space planning of the kitchen was complete, the clients were shown many colored, 3D renderings to show how it would look before settling on the Dark Lagoon upper cabinets, tall cabinets and pantry. For the island and base cabinets, we chose Alder wood with a stain color that complemented the inspiration color of Mesa Tan. Walls throughout the house were painted Rainer White.

Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders

Tiny Modern Homes

Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders in Melbourne, FL
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Painted porcelain and blue Shaker style cabinetry

Roots Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms

The client fell in love with the blue painted furniture early on in the design process and the porcelain for the wall cabinets was chosen to keep a light and airy feel.

Whole Home Renovation

MSH Signature Home Improvements

Whole-Home Renovation; modern contemporary style
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

In the quite streets of southern Studio city a new, cozy and sub bathed bungalow was designed and built by us. The white stucco with the blue entrance doors (blue will be a color that resonated throughout the project) work well with the modern sconce lights. Inside you will find larger than normal kitchen for an ADU due to the smart L-shape design with extra compact appliances. The roof is vaulted hip roof (4 different slopes rising to the center) with a nice decorative white beam cutting through the space. The bathroom boasts a large shower and a compact vanity unit. Everything that a guest or a renter will need in a simple yet well designed and decorated garage conversion.

Beautiful open kitchen

Waller Construction, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Row-home

Lisa & Leroy

We started the new design with the cement tile floor and then built the color scheme. Once we nailed the floor, everything else fell into place.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse in Petaluma

PK Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Three Oaks Vacation Home

SPACE Architects + Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

North Park Navy Blues

Aeris Home

Surrey Family Home

Katy M Interiors

This fun and bright family kitchen looks great in this recently extended property. The splashback really adds an element of fun to this kitchen space and the brass handles and tap look great against the blue units.

Designer Modern Farmhouse Home

Construction By Maya

Small country eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cozy Cookery

Kitchens by Eileen

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Hawai'i Modern

Ko'olau Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Vinyl 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!