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This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, grey splashback and marble splashback.

Blue Sky Thinking

Mowlem & Co

This bespoke ‘Heritage’ hand-painted oak kitchen by Mowlem & Co pays homage to classical English design principles, reinterpreted for a contemporary lifestyle. Created for a period family home in a former rectory in Sussex, the design features a distinctive free-standing island unit in an unframed style, painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Railings’ shade and fitted with Belgian Fossil marble worktops. At one end of the island a reclaimed butchers block has been fitted (with exposed bolts as an accent feature) to serve as both a chopping block and preparation area and an impromptu breakfast bar when needed. Distressed wicker bar stools add to the charming ambience of this warm and welcoming scheme. The framed fitted cabinetry, full height along one wall, are painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Purbeck Stone’ and feature solid oak drawer boxes with dovetail joints to their beautifully finished interiors, which house ample, carefully customised storage. Full of character, from the elegant proportions to the finest details, the scheme includes distinctive latch style handles and a touch of glamour on the form of a sliver leaf glass splashback, and industrial style pendant lamps with copper interiors for a warm, golden glow. Appliances for family that loves to cook include a powerful Westye range cooker, a generous built-in Gaggenau fridge freezer and dishwasher, a bespoke Westin extractor, a Quooker boiling water tap and a KWC Inox spray tap over a Sterling stainless steel sink. Designer Jane Stewart says, “The beautiful old rectory building itself was a key inspiration for the design, which needed to have full contemporary functionality while honouring the architecture and personality of the property. We wanted to pay homage to influences such as the Arts & Crafts movement and Lutyens while making this a unique scheme tailored carefully to the needs and tastes of a busy modern family.”

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.

Beckenham Extension

Berry Construction

Chris Snook
This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Modern Beach House Shaker

Duchy Designs South West Ltd

Little House Studios
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Streatham Kitchen

Herringbone Kitchens

David Rannard
Design ideas for a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Kent with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Seaside Build

Des Ewing Residential Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alguna

Barron Custom Design, LLC

Mark Adams
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

The English Country Kitchen

Edmondson Interiors

Gorgeous mix of traditional cabinetry, contemporary Silestone work surfaces, antique table with plastic chairs. The clever inglenook storage houses a larder, fridge, freezer and wine cooler.

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.

Transformation of Grade II Listed Cottage

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bespoke Kitchen - all designed and produced "in-house" Oak cabinetry. Photographs - Mike Waterman
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island and limestone splashback.

DOMSÜHL

Grambow & Widmer

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Berlin with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Chimes Avenue

Finch London

Aidan Brown
Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Luxury in-frame kitchen

First Impressions Kitchens

Constructed from Ash and painted in a satin finish, this Baystone shaker in-frame is a range full of character and charm. The use of ‘Calico’ and ‘Mineral’ units make this kitchen feel light and airy. Bespoke colours used in images: Calico & Mineral. See this kitchen on our website http://firstimpressionskitchens.co.uk/bespoke/baystone/

Clapham Georgian Cottage

Lisette Voute Designs

For the kitchen we designed bespoke cabinetry to fit the galley style and maximise the use of space to best effect. Love the soft blue colour and clean lines of the shaker style cabinetry, paired with warming brass fittings and lighting. The original fireplace provides a pretty decorative feature, with attractive shelving above. Photographer: Nick Smith

Recent Projects

Elegant Bespoke Living

Large country kitchen in West Midlands with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, with island, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances and beige benchtop.

Lake House Mudroom

Woodmeister Master Builders

A ground floor mudroom features a center island bench with lots storage drawers underneath. This bench is a perfect place to sit and lace up hiking boots, get ready for snowshoeing, or just hanging out before a swim. Surrounding the mudroom are more window seats and floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets made in rustic knotty pine architectural millwork. Down the hall, are two changing rooms with separate water closets and in a few more steps, the room opens up to a kitchenette with a large sink. A nearby laundry area is conveniently located to handle wet towels and beachwear. Woodmeister Master Builders made all the custom cabinetry and performed the general contracting. Marcia D. Summers was the interior designer. Greg Premru Photography

Danalda Residence

Von Fitz Design

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Woodmeister - Kitchen 4

Woodmeister Master Builders

Interior Design: Seldom Scene Interiors Custom Cabinetry: Woodmeister Master Builders
Traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops and blue cabinets.

Light & Bright Georgian Villa Extension

Westbury Garden Rooms

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Essex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, mirror splashback, with island, grey floor, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and panelled appliances.

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!