Small scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Gothenburg with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and beige benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Renovation

David Coulson Design Ltd.

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Dark Grey Copper Shaker Kitchen

Broadway Bespoke Kitchens

Photo of a small transitional single-wall kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, blue splashback and brown benchtop.

Cotswold country house extension and refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Refurbishment of a Grade II* Listed Country house with outbuildings in the Cotswolds. The property dates from the 17th Century and was extended in the 1920s by the noted Cotswold Architect Detmar Blow. The works involved significant repairs and restoration to the stone roof, detailing and metal windows, as well as general restoration throughout the interior of the property to bring it up to modern living standards. A new heating system was provided for the whole site, along with new bathrooms, playroom room and bespoke joinery. A new, large garden room extension was added to the rear of the property which provides an open-plan kitchen and dining space, opening out onto garden terraces.

American Classic Design

Aspen White Star, LLC

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

В гостях: Русский балет в Замоскворечье

Ольга Шангина | Photography

Country Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, no island and beige floor.

Horton Road

Finch London

Polly Tootal
Small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
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.

Modern Kitchen

Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback, with island, an integrated sink, blue cabinets and slate floors.

Lamb Barn

The Original Floorboard Co.

Gary Dod
This is an example of a country kitchen in Other with blue cabinets and wood benchtops.

St Luke's Mews, Notting Hill, London

Domus Nova

Small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, an undermount sink, white splashback, black appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Grapevine Cottage, Concord, MA

Platt Builders

Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and white appliances.

In Frame Shaker Kitchen in Green Blue & Wimborne White

BP Kitchens & Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Hampshire with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops and blue cabinets.

Bowman Kitchen

Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, blue cabinets and white splashback.

Cuisine Marly le Roi

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Cuisine style campagne chic un peu British
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

CUBRO / Lavapiés

pfronts

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, blue floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Kensington Addition

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Vacationland Destination - Port Clyde Pool House

Taylor-Made Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Evendon Road

Absolute Architecture

Inspiration for an eclectic open plan kitchen in Oxfordshire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, a double-bowl sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback and multi-coloured floor.

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!