Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchen: Classic Modern with a Live Edge Twist!

Jennifer Gardner Design

The classic modern design of this kitchen was planned for an active young family of four who uses the space as their central hub for gathering, eating and staying connected. Our goals were to create a beautiful and highly functional kitchen with an emphasis on cabinet organization, heated floors and incorporating a live edge slab countertop. We removed an existing bulky island and replaced it with a new island that while only 60 x 26 in size packs a powerful punch housing a baking center, trash/recycle center, microwave oven and cookbook storage. The island seemed the natural place for the gorgeous live edge slab coupled with vintage mercury glass light pendants that make for a truly stunning kitchen island. Polished carrara quartz perimeter counters pair beautifully with the watery blue-green glass backsplash tile. A message center conveniently located on a side panel of the refrigerator cabinet houses built in mailboxes, a family calendar and magnetic surface to display the children’s artwork. We are pleased to have met the family’s goals and that they love their kitchen. Design mission accomplished! Photography by: Marcela Winspear

Seaside Cottage

Coastal Home Design Studio

Great room with full re-design of kitchen and great room. New appliances, countertops, tile wood floors, new pendants, chandelier, new furniture, glass tile and all new hardware.

Maple Modern Project

Estate Cabinetry

This kitchen was beautifully designed in Waypoint Living Spaces Cabinetry. The 730F Maple Natural stain . The counter top is Cambria's torquay countertop with an eased edge. The back splash tile is Dimensions Glacier tile. The back splash tile is Arctic glass tile. The faucet is delta's Trinsic faucet in a arctic stainless finish. All the finishes and products (expect for appliances) were supplied by Estate Cabinetry.

Custom Sedona Home

RJWC Development

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Phoenix with white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Total Kitchen Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

1960s kitchen completely updated with new layout. Brand new wood cabinets expanded storage greatly while matching existing doors and shutters. New quartz countertop with glass hex tile backsplash. Under mount stainless steel sink with brushed nickel faucet. New stainless steel appliances. Luxury vinyl plank flooring.

Isle of Palms Beach House

Renaissance South Construction Co.

Photos by Holger Obenaus
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern St. Michaels Farmhouse

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a large country eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Narragansett beach house remodel with sun-room addition

Exodus Construction, LLC

Aaron Usher
This is an example of a small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Brattle Street

Yankee Craftsman

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with white cabinets, blue splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Palm Springs Firebird

Bauer Clifton Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Blackhurst Renovation

SMPL Design Studio

workman photography
Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Aliso

Equiterra Regenerative Design

Patrick Coulie Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Multi-Cultural Mountain Home, Full Home Design

User

Distressed, black cabinets and a neutral ceiling frame a kitchen accented with brushed nickel hardware, countertops of brushed black granite, stainless steel appliances (hood, stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator) and a brushed nickel faucet. Vintage, hand-blown amber glass pendants hang above rattan bar stools and dark walnut hardwoods, with a turquoise glass tile backsplash providing a pop of color.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Beach House Kitchen

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

This weekend beach house's kitchen went through quite a transformation. We took out the original cabinetry which was painted bright teal and replaced it with a more refined set which is accented with the beautiful blue glass tile and black honed countertops. By extending the island's countertop into the living room, we added three more spaces for seating as well as a great serving area for parties. This space is a great example of "less-is-more" with its simple yet elegant design. Photo credit: B-Rad Studio

Museum District Transformation

SS Graham Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry

GMI Design Group

This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

These pendants are made by Bicycle Glass Co. in St. Paul, Minnesota from 100% recycled glass.
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Willow Glen Cottage

Arch Studio, Inc.

2019 -- Complete re-design and re-build of this 1,600 square foot home including a brand new 600 square foot Guest House located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

Kitchen with Blue Splashback and Glass Tile Splashback 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!