Photo of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Blue Fitted Kitchen

Tom Howley

This impeccable bespoke blue fitted kitchen design from our Hartford collection is inspired by original Shaker design. It’s both contemporary and cosy bringing together a host of practical features including clever storage solutions to create a family kitchen that’s perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

Speciality Pantry Opened

Pike Properties

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The 4th

CMM Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen pantry in New York with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Maruti Nandan Villa 2

Detales - Design stories by Nidhi Shah

Palak Jhaveri
Contemporary kitchen in Ahmedabad with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey cabinets.

Modern and Bright Kitchen

Normandy Remodeling

This modern kitchen design features black and white high gloss cabinetry paired with black countertops. Pops of color are great accent pieces to add flair to the space.

Warwick Square

Concept Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and no island.

Nantucket Sophisticate

threshold interiors

Location: Nantucket, MA, USA A gorgeous New England beach compound which features a tranquil, sophisticated kitchen. The blue backsplash is the perfect backdrop to a sunny breakfast at the island or a glamorous dinner party in the paneled banquet. The cabinets are accented with hand-made European hardware that enhances the bespoke nature of the kitchen. The children's bathroom has a fun penny tile on the floor juxtaposed against the over-sized subway wall tile. The master bath features crystal fixtures and fittings imported from France. threshold interiors loves working with our clients to produce the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication in your beach home! Photographed by: Michael Partenio

Coastal Kitchen

Mid-sized beach style galley kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mr Anup & Mrs Nasiya | Kitchen | Oceanus Garden, Sarjapur Main Road, Bengaluru

Bonito Designs

The modular kitchen features state-of-the-art solutions. The area under the stairs houses additional storage space. The marble island also works as a breakfast counter with high bar stools.

LAUREL LUXE

Wendy Word Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gray Compact Kitchen | Kimball Starr

Kimball Starr Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and blue splashback.

Northwest Hills Full House Remodel

Lynn Unflat Interiors, LLC

photo credit Matthew Niemann
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, a single-bowl sink and beige floor.

O'Brien Harris Transitional

O'Brien Harris LLC

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, white benchtop, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey cabinets.

Kitchen Extension - Stoke Newington

Architect Your Home

Simple grey kitchen with its elegant proportions fits seamlessly into this gracious space.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Greenwich

Forrester Roberts Interior Design

Nick White
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Contractor's Own House: Butler's House

On The Level Remodeling Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Bamboo kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Downtown Condo Kitchen Remodel

Loop Design

Whit Preston
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Blue 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!