Kitchen space. Photograph © Tim Crocker
This is an example of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black appliances.

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.

HGTV Urban Oasis 2017

Mill & Woods

Photo Credit: Robert Peterson- Rustic White Photography Open Concept Kitchen With Navy Cabinets Made to Wow To add distinctive style and personality, the kitchen at HGTV Urban Oasis 2017 focuses on eye-catching textures with a mix of historic windows, whitewashed brick and navy blue cabinets.

Colourful Bohemian Family Home in South London

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

In the kitchen, wall cabinets were replaced with open shelving and the custom in-frame, shaker style cabinets painted a striking cornflower blue to pick up hue in the handcrafted Delft tiles. Appliances were integrated and underfloor heating installed beneath the Belgian blue limestone creating a thoroughly modern and practical space with the charm of a traditional country kitchen.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Traditional Kitchen

Spectra Design Build

This is an example of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and no island.

Rumson, NJ

Master Design Cabinetry

Traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Pint-sized & perfect kitchen!

Hill Farm Furniture Ltd

A tight space versus a large concept – the owners of this kitchen extension soon became aware that an ‘off the shelf’ solution wouldn’t meet their growing needs. Photo:Chris Ashwin

Something Blue

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Metropolitan ShowHouse Collection inset cabinets with raised panel doors and concealed hinges. Two finishes were used; antique white and slate blue with a coffee glaze. The countertops were Caesarstone in Raven.

Victorian House S. East London

Alison Hammond Photography

Photo of an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

W10 Kitchen

British Standard by Plain English

British Standard floor and tall cupboards are painted in 'Charcoal' by Dulux. Iroko worktops are from British Standard. Tourmaline ironmongery is only available from British Standard as part of a project; not sold separately. All other furnishings, appliances and accessories were sourced separately by the client.

Foster Residence

Clayton&Little Architects

Photo by Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a country separate kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Arlington

Pinney Designs

New Kitchen Design in Arlington, MA. Photo by: Ben Gebo
Contemporary kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops and blue cabinets.

Richmond Terrace

Born Builders

This is an example of a contemporary separate kitchen in Melbourne with open cabinets, white appliances, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and blue cabinets.

Bold and Aqua Blue Cottage Styled Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Diana Wiesner of Lampert Lumber in Chetek, WI worked with her client and Dura Supreme to create this custom teal blue paint color for their new kitchen. They wanted a contemporary cottage styled kitchen with blue cabinets to contrast their love of blue, red, and yellow. The homeowners can now come home to a stunning teal (aqua) blue kitchen that grabs center stage in this contemporary home with cottage details. Bria Cabinetry by Dura Supreme with an affordable Personal Paint Match finish to "Calypso" SW 6950 in the Craftsman Beaded Panel door style. This kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine summer of 2014 in the Kitchen Chronicles. Here's a quote from the designer's interview that was featured in the issue. "Every time you enter this kitchen, it's like walking into a Caribbean vacation. It's upbeat and tropical, and it can be paired with equally vivid reds and greens. I was worried the homeowners might get blue fatigue, and it's definitely a gutsy choice for a rural Wisconsin home. But winters on their farm are brutal, and this color is a reminder that summer comes again." - Diana Wiesner, Lampert Lumber, Chetek, WI Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Blackheath Cottage

Luxe Interior International

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and wood benchtops.

Boscastle Road

Finkernagel Ross GmbH

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and with island.

East Austin Bungalow

Mackenzie Wood Interiors

Go bold with color when designing small spaces. Every item and every square inch has a purpose, form and function are on in the same. Open shelving holds everyday dishes and trailing plants to create a unique and liveable look.

Merrill House

GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

https://www.beangroup.com/homes/45-E-Andover-Road-Andover/ME/04216/AGT-2261431456-942410/index.html Merrill House is a gracious, Early American Country Estate located in the picturesque Androscoggin River Valley, about a half hour northeast of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine. This baronial estate, once a trophy of successful American frontier family and railroads industry publisher, Henry Varnum Poor, founder of Standard & Poor’s Corp., is comprised of a grand main house, caretaker’s house, and several barns. Entrance is through a Gothic great hall standing 30’ x 60’ and another 30’ high in the apex of its cathedral ceiling and showcases a granite hearth and mantel 12’ wide. Owned by the same family for over 225 years, it is currently a family retreat and is available for seasonal weddings and events with the capacity to accommodate 32 overnight guests and 200 outdoor guests. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and heralding contributions from Frederick Law Olmsted and Stanford White, the beautiful, legacy property sits on 110 acres of fields and forest with expansive views of the scenic Ellis River Valley and Mahoosuc mountains, offering more than a half-mile of pristine river-front, private spring-fed pond and beach, and 5 acres of manicured lawns and gardens. The historic property can be envisioned as a magnificent private residence, ski lodge, corporate retreat, hunting and fishing lodge, potential bed and breakfast, farm - with options for organic farming, commercial solar, storage or subdivision. Showings offered by appointment.

Antique Woods

Terry Architecture, LLC

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Wood Benchtops 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!