Bright, modern farmhouse kitchen with a custom vent hood, white glazed countertop-to-ceiling Saltillo tile backsplash, and floating shelves.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, white benchtop, with island and light hardwood floors.

Light Teal Skinny Shaker Kitchen

Classic Interiors

Skinny shaker style door painted in light teal with brass handles
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in West Midlands with granite benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, no island and grey floor.

Labarre Residence

Acadia Craft

Photo Credits: JOHN GRANEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Trendy Modern | Davidson New Build

House of Nomad

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and beige floor.

Greetland House Renovation - Kitchen

Russell J Milligan

Design ideas for a large transitional galley kitchen in Hertfordshire with blue cabinets, with island, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Breezy San Diego Family Home

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Calais

sk7 design studios, inc.

3,400 sf home, 4BD, 4BA Second-Story Addition and Extensive Remodel 50/50 demo rule
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops and a peninsula.

Zilker || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Beach Drive House

Roney Design Group, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Downtown Toronto Condo Kitchen

Ashton Renovations

The original kitchen in this condominium was renovated arising from the need to replace Kitec plumbing. The work triangle remained generally the same, but numerous changes were made to improve the kitchen’s functionality, aesthetics, and lighting. Automation was also introduced. The goal was to design and build a modern contemporary functional kitchen with inspiring colours accented with textured wood features. The functionality was improved with the addition of an under counter microwave, which freed up countertop space. Additional and improved storage was also created by incorporating under cabinet drawers throughout the kitchen, a bar area with open glass shelving above, and open shelving to the right of the seating area. Upper cabinet storage was as well increased with storage above the fridge. Numerous lighting improvements were made including the addition of potlights. This was done by dropping the ceiling in the kitchen, which also created a visual division with the dining area. Automation was introduced as well into the space with HUE under cabinet lighting, and a touch faucet. The under cabinet lights are controlled by the Phillips Hue App that programs routines, scenes, and other settings. The kitchen features painted Shaker cabinets accented by textured wood shelving. The countertop surfaces are quartz with waterfalls on both sides of the island, which is a focal point. Shapes are also strongly identified in the design with the use of triangular tiles in the backsplash along with rectangular upper cabinets, and appliance doors and drawers. The kitchen is made most unique though with the uplifting use of colour in the cabinets that make this a bright and cheerful space. Aristea Photography

Hayman Kitchen

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Jordanhill extension

Karen Parry Architect

Alexis Basso Photography
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall kitchen in Glasgow with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Travis Heights Vacation Rental

Christen Ales Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, white benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Round Lake Lodge

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Shaker Kitchen in Royston

Handmade Kitchen Co

This traditional shaker style kitchen is a project we completed earlier in the year based in Royston. The bespoke blue handpainted fronts work in tandem with the polished grey quartz, while the wood flooring brings it altogether. This is a very versatile space used for dining and entertaining. Springer Digital

Larchmont Transitional Style Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Our new clients lived in a charming Spanish-style house in the historic Larchmont area of Los Angeles. Their kitchen, which was obviously added later, was devoid of style and desperately needed a makeover. While they wanted the latest in appliances they did want their new kitchen to go with the style of their house. The en trend choices of patterned floor tile and blue cabinets were the catalysts for pulling the whole look together.

CLÁSICA Y FOTÓGÉNICA

NATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMO

Estilismo de Sol van Dorssen, Fotografía de Felipe Scheffel para revista EL MUEBLE DE RBA
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bilbao with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom kitchen renovation

Piperbear Designs

Photo of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Wilmington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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!