Young urban chic, semi-custom kitchen design with an eclectic mix of boho, farmhouse and industrial features and accents! All prefab cabinets mindfully designed to look custom, custom plaster range hood, reclaimed wood floating shelves and accent trim on hood, hammered brass hardware and sconces, Moravian star pendant light, beveled subway tile, Fireclay farm sink, custom drop leaf service cart that doubles as an island table with industrial bar stools, custom wine bar and iron mirror, custom bifold iron and glass French doors and a Turkish rug.

Howard Kitchen Remodel

Hanson Remodeling

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dark Blue Heritage Paint Kitchen with an Organized Dish Rack Drawer

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This modern farmhouse kitchen features a beautiful combination of Navy Blue painted and gray stained Hickory cabinets that’s sure to be an eye-catcher. The elegant “Morel” stain blends and harmonizes the natural Hickory wood grain while emphasizing the grain with a subtle gray tone that beautifully coordinated with the cool, deep blue paint. The “Gale Force” SW 7605 blue paint from Sherwin-Williams is a stunning deep blue paint color that is sophisticated, fun, and creative. It’s a stunning statement-making color that’s sure to be a classic for years to come and represents the latest in color trends. It’s no surprise this beautiful navy blue has been a part of Dura Supreme’s Curated Color Collection for several years, making the top 6 colors for 2017 through 2020. Beyond the beautiful exterior, there is so much well-thought-out storage and function behind each and every cabinet door. The two beautiful blue countertop towers that frame the modern wood hood and cooktop are two intricately designed larder cabinets built to meet the homeowner’s exact needs. The larder cabinet on the left is designed as a beverage center with apothecary drawers designed for housing beverage stir sticks, sugar packets, creamers, and other misc. coffee and home bar supplies. A wine glass rack and shelves provides optimal storage for a full collection of glassware while a power supply in the back helps power coffee & espresso (machines, blenders, grinders and other small appliances that could be used for daily beverage creations. The roll-out shelf makes it easier to fill clean and operate each appliance while also making it easy to put away. Pocket doors tuck out of the way and into the cabinet so you can easily leave open for your household or guests to access, but easily shut the cabinet doors and conceal when you’re ready to tidy up. Beneath the beverage center larder is a drawer designed with 2 layers of multi-tasking storage for utensils and additional beverage supplies storage with space for tea packets, and a full drawer of K-Cup storage. The cabinet below uses powered roll-out shelves to create the perfect breakfast center with power for a toaster and divided storage to organize all the daily fixings and pantry items the household needs for their morning routine. On the right, the second larder is the ultimate hub and center for the homeowner’s baking tasks. A wide roll-out shelf helps store heavy small appliances like a KitchenAid Mixer while making them easy to use, clean, and put away. Shelves and a set of apothecary drawers help house an assortment of baking tools, ingredients, mixing bowls and cookbooks. Beneath the counter a drawer and a set of roll-out shelves in various heights provides more easy access storage for pantry items, misc. baking accessories, rolling pins, mixing bowls, and more. The kitchen island provides a large worktop, seating for 3-4 guests, and even more storage! The back of the island includes an appliance lift cabinet used for a sewing machine for the homeowner’s beloved hobby, a deep drawer built for organizing a full collection of dishware, a waste recycling bin, and more! All and all this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful! Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Eco Extension Shaker Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Oxfordshire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Rising Glen

Studio Jhoiey Inc.

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design

Rick Pharaoh
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Lowland Farm Kitchen

Kristina Crestin Design

Jared Kuzia Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Richmond Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Canyon Lake by CROSS

CROSS

Transitional galley kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Santa Cruz Modern Ranch Home

Lydia Lyons Designs

Heath Little Diamond ceramic tile backsplash, painted cabinets, stained oak floating shelves.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Dinnerware drawer

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Photography by Sophie Piesse
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kitchen pantry in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beacon Hill Duplex

Eleven Interiors

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and shaker cabinets.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: SMALL COLONIAL HOME KITCHEN ADDITION

Expert Kitchen Designs, LLC

June Stanich
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Textured Minimalism

Jill Howard Design Studio

Photography by Abby Murphy
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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.

Clapham

Burbeck Interiors ltd

Chris Snook
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Centrury Modern Kitchen + Master Bath

Michaelson Homes LLC

The wall behind the stove used to be an opening to the foyer. It was closed in to allow for more wall space for cabinets and appliances. The navy cabinets were crafted and finished in Sherwin Williams Naval by Riverside Custom Cabinetry and designed by Michaelson Homes designer Lisa Mungin. They are accented with brass hardware knobs and pulls from the Emtek Trail line. The modern pendants were purchased from Ferguson. The showpiece of the kitchen is the stunning quartz waterfall island.

Modern/Contemporary Spanish Kitchen in Blue and Rustic Alder

UltraCraft Cabinetry

This beautiful Spanish/Mediterranean Modern kitchen features UltraCraft's Stickley door style in Rustic Alder with Natural finish and Lakeway door style in Maple with Blue Ash paint. A celebration of natural light and green plants, this kitchen has a warm feel that shouldn't be missed!

Comstock Adobe Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Studio Monterey

Draper DBS Custom Cabinetry. Kitchen perimeter in Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull. Sienna interiors. Maple with dovetail drawers. Island in Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull. Wood island countertop.

Letchworth/1

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, with island, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and with Island 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!