This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, blue floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Transitional Kitchen

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, blue floor and black benchtop.

Alameda Beach House Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Ecrin Art Deco – Paris 20

MELANIE LALLEMAND ARCHITECTURES

Sophie Loubaton
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, no island and beige benchtop.

Highland Park Kitchen

Kelly Martin Interiors

This is a kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

The Salsa House

Louise Lakier

Louise Lakier Photography © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a country eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, painted wood floors and blue floor.

The Terrace

The Scientist Pte Ltd

Inspiration for an eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white appliances, a peninsula, blue floor and white benchtop.

Commercial design

Kohl Building Products

Small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Beachwood Canyon Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

This small kitchen and dining nook is packed full of character and charm (just like it's owner). Custom cabinets utilize every available inch of space with internal accessories

Farm House In Central Oregon

Patty Jones Design, LLC

Working with the Schumacher Construction team, Patty Jones of Patty Jones Design, LLC selected exterior and interior finishes creating a "farm-style" home in the resort community of Tetherow in Central Oregon. The home has stained ship lap and patterned cement tile in the powder bath, rustic hardwood accents throughout, rustic light fixtures, cement & quartz counter tops and many other finishes that make this spec home warm and inviting.

Kitchens

Yanez Stone Design

Nice Calaccata quartz. Island Overhang for quick seating. Corner D Shape Sink with spray Faucet.
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Modern farmhouse kitchen, mud area, half bath

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Gut renovation re-configured 168 square foot kitchen, mud closet and half bath. Pegboard inspired by Julia Child.
Inspiration for a large country kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Artist's Kitchen, Montclair NJ

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, blue floor, no island and white benchtop.

Homiak Residence- Kitchen Remodel in Los Angeles

So Cal Builders & Design

Remolding of existing kitchen with trying to preserve original look of the kitchen. Project is including new blue flooring, white shaker cabinets and Caesarstone counter top.

First Floor Renovation

Houghland Architecture, Inc.

Scullery with blue cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized transitional separate kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor and white benchtop.

Rivercrest Blue Kitchen Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

THE PROBLEM Our client came to use with a kitchen that was outdated, didn't flow well or use space efficiently and wasn't offering the best views of their bucolic backyard. Their stately colonial home in a beautiful West Newbury neighborhood was in need of an overhaul. THE SOLUTION The primary focus was creating a more open and accessible L-shaped layout with oversized island and seating for 4-5 people. The appliances were relocated to optimal placements and allowed for a full 48" range, double ovens, appliances cabinetry with hidden microwave, in-island beverage center as well as dishwasher. We were even able to supplement the walk-in pantry with a free standing pantry for additional storage. In addition to a kitchen that performed better, we also increased the amount of natural light in the space with a larger window and through use of materials and paint, such as updating the trim to white, which reflects the light throughout the space. Rather than replace the hardwood floors, we simply refinished the existing oak floors.

Art Deco Inspired Kitchen

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

The home was built in 1939 during the art deco period. We decided to recreate an updated art deco look. We matched colors and patterns as close to the time period as possible. A small 12'x12' kitchen maximizing use of space.

Paseo Del Toro

Hello Kitchen

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Oak Vista Residence

DK Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, blue floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, subway tile splashback and panelled appliances.

Highland Park Kitchen

Kelly Martin Interiors

This is a kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and blue floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Blue Floor 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!