Jeff Hodgdon
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Brookvale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

Umberslade

San Stae

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and yellow benchtop.

口の字の家

User

Design ideas for an asian eat-in kitchen in Other with blue cabinets and yellow benchtop.

A46

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Vista sulla cucina. La cucina, realizzata su nostro progetto dal falegname è stata realizzata con ante di colore blu scuro mentre il top ed il paraschizzi sono stati realizzati con un microcemento posato in opera con colore tendente al giallo. A terra il microcemento grigio è stato posato direttamente sul pavimento esistente.

Brookvale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, yellow benchtop and recessed.

Ribblesdale Road, SW16

Build Team

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Mid Century twist

Tangerine Designs Kitchens and Baths

Mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Beautifully Blue

Julian Graham Kitchens and Bathrooms

The Kitchen was opened up with new sliding doors across the rear of the property to enhance the terrific view and bring the outside in. The functional Island looks directly outside while still being a hub for the social aspect of the room. The units were fitted primed and the doors an cabinets were painted on site to the exact colour of the customers choice.

A46

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Vista sulla cucina dal soggiorno. Abbiamo demolito la parete che c'era tra il soggiorno e la cucina rendendo in questo modo gli spazi di questo appartamento al primo piano molto più luminosi. Il contrasto tra i diversi pavimenti sottolinea la differente funzione degli spazi, in soggiorno un parquet in rovere come nel resto della casa, in cucina il microcemento di colore grigio fa risaltare ancora di più la cucina di colore blu scuro. Il passaggio verso l'ingresso è delimitato ai due lati dalle due colonne blu.

World Traveler Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The owner of this home wished to transform this builder basic home to a European treasure. Having traveled the world, moved from San Francisco and now living in wine country she knew that she wanted to celebrate The charm of France complete with an French range, luxury refrigerator and wine cooler. The design process was a collaboration with the home owner, designer and contractor.

Casa C+Z

Mayer e Bertok architetti associati

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Craig Eiddew - Kitchen

HEM Architects

The beautifully designed kitchen and matching utility room were supplied by Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, yellow benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances and a peninsula.

Gressel First Floor Remodel

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

The Wolf range is located where the door to the garage used to be. The new layout is more efficient and enlarges the space of the most used room in the house.

Brookvale Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Ribblesdale Road, SW16

Build Team

A46

Fo.Ca | Studio d'architettura

Dettaglio cucina
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Blue and white kitchen

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback and yellow benchtop.

Pronorm Handless in Midnight Blue & Oxide concrete with Cimstone Cortina worktop

Finchley Kitchens

L-shaped kitchen, with Midnight Blue Lacquered unit with stainless steel strip handrail. Kitchen island we used PURU BORA Pure induction cooktop with integrated extraction, a combination of drawers, cupboards, and open shelves in Oxide concrete laminated units, and black handrail. The units are complemented by a stratus grey pearl carcase colour for a modern and stylish element to the overall composition. To further enhance functionality and visual appeal, we incorporated a Roller Shutter Unit in stainless steel, with the interior of the unit matching the kitchen island using same colour Oxides concrete.

Casa C+Z

Mayer e Bertok architetti associati

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Yellow Benchtop 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!