Open view from Kitchen
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Greenwich Backcountry Estate

Rebecca Reynolds Design -New Canaan Kitchens

A complete makeover of a tired 1990s mahogany kitchen in a stately Greenwich back country manor. We couldn't change the windows in this project due to exterior restrictions but the fix was clear. We transformed the entire space of the kitchen and adjoining grand family room space by removing the dark cabinetry and painting over all the mahogany millwork in the entire space. The adjoining family walls with a trapezoidal vaulted ceiling needed some definition to ground the room. We added painted paneled walls 2/3rds of the way up to entire family room perimeter and reworked the entire fireplace wall with new surround, new stone and custom cabinetry around it with room for an 85" TV. The end wall in the family room had floor to ceiling gorgeous windows and Millowrk details. Once everything installed, painted and furnished the entire space became connected and cohesive as the central living area in the home.

Sherman Oaks

Rande Leaman Interior Design

A vibrant blue island is the centerpiece of this white kitchen. The backsplash picks up on the color with a blue subway tile and dramatic quartz countertops. Beautiful matte brass lanterns from Serena & Lily accent the island. The appliances are all Thermador.

Oak Hills Mid Century Modern

Mosaik Design & Remodeling

This outdated kitchen came with flowered wallpaper, narrow connections to Entry and Dining Room, outdated cabinetry and poor workflow. By opening up the ceiling to expose existing beams, widening both entrys and adding taller, angled windows, light now steams into this bright and cheery Mid Century Modern kitchen. The custom Pratt & Larson turquoise tiles add so much interest and tie into the new custom painted blue door. The walnut wood base cabinets add a warm, natural element. A cozy seating area for TV watching, reading and coffee looks out to the new clear cedar fence and landscape.

Contemporary

Kitchens by Eileen

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Sailfish Gulf Suites Renovation on Holmes Beach

Orange Moon Interiors

Open kitchen complete with rope lighting fixtures and open shelf concept.
Photo of a small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and wood.

Cucina

llabb

Design ideas for a scandinavian kitchen in Milan with blue splashback.

Farmhouse on the Hills

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen on the Hills of San Marcos Built in Working Pantry
This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Westport Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mary's New Kitchen Remodel

Bora&Co Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

г. Москва, Дом на Изумрудной.

SunWaveStudio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Beach Cottage Transformation - Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen.

Urbana Design Studio

Custom Cabinetry Creates Light and Airy Kitchen. A combination of white painted cabinetry and rustic hickory cabinets create an earthy and bright kitchen. A new larger window floods the kitchen in natural light.

Soapstone Kitchen Countertops in St. Louis Metro Area

Titan Granite STL

Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Cunningham Kitchen Remodel

Rupp Family Builders, Inc.

This space was updated with custom white shaker cabinets an a stunning navy blue island. The client wanted to display some items in the upper cabinets so glass was added. Stainless appliances.

Rustic Refined Remodel

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Квартира 45 м2 в Москве

KorenevaZhadanDesign

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Biscotti & Cashew

ReFind Kitchens

Kitchen - after. Bourbon bar.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Century-Old Evanston Farmhouse Renovation

GOGO Design Group

Drawing design inspiration from the gorgeous gray stained cabinetry, we designed the rest of the home to reflect the industrial modern farmhouse vibe that came from these materials and finishes.

Cabinet Front Fridge/Freezer Closed

Pike Properties

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen 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.

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.

Kitchen with 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!