Expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sturton Street

Raydan Watkins Architects Cambridgeshire

Open plan dining kitchen looking towards the main house
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Americana

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography

Honeywell Road

Nicole Falla Interiors

Looking for a space which was perfect for entertaining and family life, the design incorporates a plentiful larder, huge fridge as well as discrete ovens and hobs. The oak waterfall nestles into the Carrera marble style quartz counter top, providing a casual eating or drinking zone. The fluted bar stools from April and the Bear were similar to those spotted in a local bar, and also nod to the fluted glazing with in the upper units. Two Heracleum endless chandelier from Moooi light the dining and island area. Beautiful by day and by night. The Crofts and Assinder Sterling Brass handles provide the bling, whilst the unsealed engineered oak parquet from the Natural Wood Company gives a timeless grounding to the space.

Квартира с желтым диваном

Maxim Maximov

Кухня в приятных голубых оттенках, деревянным столом и стульями в стиле midcentury. От гостиной Столовая зона отделена раздвижными дверьми со стеклянной раскладкой.

Navy and white high gloss units with Silestone Calcutta Gold worktops

Zara Kitchen Design

Our clients selected a combination of navy and white high gloss units with Silestone Calcutta Gold worktops for their new kitchen. We explored several layout options including a design with a peninsular. Our clients settled on a design without the peninsular but with the fridge/freezer on the end of the sink run. This location meant that fridge could be easily accessed from the dining area as well as the kitchen. The new kitchen looks fabulous and has lots of practical storage solutions which include: A pull-out larder An integrated bin unit A narrow pull-out unit for oils and cooking sauces Wide pan drawers and a cutlery under the hob Le Mans corner unit A wall unit modified to fit a around pillar so every bit of available space can be used

Montrose Victorian

Clawson Cabinets

Once a finishing school for girls this expansive Victorian had a kitchen in desperate need of updating. The new owners wanted something cheerful, that picked up on the details of the original home, and yet they wanted it to honor their more modern lifestyle.

Family Focused Kitchen Remodel

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, kitchen remodel to expand space for an open plan, family focused lake house.

Temple Street Gourmet Kitchen

The Kennebec Company

Hand painted quartersawn hard maple cabinetry with a custom plate rack cabinet. Polished nickel hardware from Horton-Brasses Island design incorporates a feeling of openness while also providing great storage and an amazing work surface. The paneled freezer integrates seamlessly with the pantry cabinets

5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London

Lomax & Chi

Large airy open plan kitchen, flooded with natural light opening onto the garden. Hand made timber units, with feature copper lights, antique timber floor and window seat.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Colorful & Organized Small Kitchen

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

The in-law suite kitchen could only be in a small corner of the basement. The kitchen design started with the question: how small can this kitchen be? The compact layout was designed to provide generous counter space, comfortable walking clearances, and abundant storage. The bold colors and fun patterns anchored by the warmth of the dark wood flooring create a happy and invigorating space. SQUARE FEET: 140

Ardmore Eclectic Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Open Plan Kitchen Dining Lounge - Heswall

Natalie Holden Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bennett Orchard

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and dark hardwood floors.

Stoke Newington

Cassidy Hughes Interior Design

Inspiration for a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

White and Blue Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Portrush Quartz

Village Home Stores

A remodeled kitchen in Kewanee Illinois. Featured: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Bristol door and White and Charcoal Blue painted finishes. Portrush Cambria Quartz tops, Mannington Hardwood Mountain View Hickory flooring in "Fawn" finish, KitchenAid appliances, and Kuzco LED lighting also featured. Start to finish kitchen remodel by Village Home Stores.

Дом для работы

АР-КА бюро - Илона Болейшиц, Игорь Орлов

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed and flat-panel cabinets.

Past Projects

Cuddu Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

Hell's Kitchen Remodel

SmartDesign

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with blue cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and white splashback.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets 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!