Portage, IN. Haas Lifestyle Collection. Two-Toned Maple Kitchen

Cabinet Brand: Haas Lifestyle Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro (upper cabinets) & Seaworthy (base cabinets) Door Style: Heartland Counter top: John Boos Butcher Block, Maple, Oil finish

Argyll House

lightly

Stuart Cox
Photo of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

46 Forest Street

Artisan of Seagrove

“Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan and Jean Allsopp. COASTAL LIVING is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group and is used with permission.”

South London Semi Detached House

Beacham Architects

Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Leppoc Rd SW4 - kitchen extension

Plus Rooms

Fine House Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Open Floor Plan Kitchen with Accent colored Island

CHATHAM INTERIORS, INC.

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen

Ecosse Bespoke Carpentry Ltd

Nick Callaghan
Inspiration for a traditional galley separate kitchen in Edinburgh with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and no island.

Falls Creek Ranch Home

Mantell-Hecathorn Builders

Designed and built by Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, this cozy mountain retreat is the perfect getaway location. This compact, functional home is nestled Northwest of Durango in the beautiful Falls Creek Ranch subdivision, surrounded by San Juan National Forest.

Country Kitchen

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, no island and blue floor.

Steele Kitchen

Madera Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen renovation won Regina Kitchen of the Year through the RRHBA. Photos courtesy of Alair Homes Regina, who generaled the home renovation for the client.

South London Semi Detached House

Beacham Architects

Cuisine avec meuble sur mesure

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

agence véronique Cotrel
Photo of a large transitional kitchen pantry in Nice with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

A Modern & Stylish Orangery

Westbury Garden Rooms

Darren Chung
This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and blue cabinets.

Horton Road

Finch London

Matt Lacquer Doors in Ceramic Blue by Sanderson Bespoke American Black Walnut Handle, box shelves and worktop. Copper tap and rails Photos by Polly Tootal

Open industrial kitchen

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
Photo of a large industrial l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Portage, IN. Haas Lifestyle Collection. Two-Toned Maple Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Blue Ribbon Kitchen

Reverse Architecture

The stainless steel counter folds down to integrate with the window sills and forms continuous ledge that slips under the reclaimed oak butcher block. To the left is a wall of integrated full height birch cabinetry with a ribbon of blue lacquered cabinets across the top. All lighting is LED. Photo by Heidi Solander

Alpine Abode

Brandalyn Designs

Kitchen | A space that feels fresh, inviting and spacious, perfect for family time, entertaining, and cooking up a fabulous meal.
Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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.

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!