Photos in Wonderland
Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen

Jenny Baines, Jennifer Baines Interiors

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and blue splashback.

Appartement en banlieue parisienne - L&J

Justine Macé

NL réalisation
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Chesterfield Rd W4

Fleur Ward Interior Design

The brief was to update, lighten and brighten. (see before photo) We knocked out the window and installed doors out onto the patio overlooking the 100ft garden which mirrored the doors in the next door living room. We moved the dining area from the front to the back of the room to enjoy the view. New bespoke white glossy units brought this kitchen back to life. A pretty painted splashback added some colour and a showstopper of a chandelier helped turn this kitchen from sad to fab!

Cross Plains Remodel

Perspektiv Design,LLC

CS Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

2013Faith Refuge Decorator Show House

Eastern Treasures

Frances Sims
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Dallas with tile benchtops, a drop-in sink, blue splashback, white cabinets and blue benchtop.

Brattle Street

Yankee Craftsman

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Pose d'une crédence de cuisine en zelliges nuances gris-bleu

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PARIS 18 Décor en zelliges 5X5 cm posés un à un en crédence de cuisine. Nombreuses nuances de couleur pour un effet mosaïque pixelisée, le bleu-gris s'associant ici parfaitement avec le plan de travail en chêne. NATOMA

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

Edgewater

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Peter Rymwid Photography My young professional clients loved everything about their townhouse on the Hudson except for the cramped, dark, uninviting kitchen. During their frequent dinner parties they were always separated from their guests. Light which filled the rest of the living area never made it into the kitchen. Their most important request in this remodel was to create a bright, contemporary, light filled kitchen where their cooking would take center stage. We started by removing a large portion of the wall separating the kitchen and dining area. This integrated the kitchen into the living space and allowed interaction between cook and guests. Next we removed a side wall to gain more cabinet and countertop space. Existing drop ceilings were removed giving extra height in the wall cabinets. A raised waterfall end eating counter keeps the visual line clean and provides ample counter space for dining or wine tasting. Bright white painted cabinets with recessed panels and a crisp white quartz counter create a bright contemporary space. Blue white and taupe subway tiles made from recycled glass add a feel of waves to the back splash. A coordinating blue paint adds to the beachy vibe of the room. Shiny easy to clean stainless appliances are both functional and attractive especially as they are seen from the entire living area. The new engineered wood flooring was continued up the wall under the eating counter. The material provides a more durable surface than painted sheet rock. Recessed LED ceiling lights and under cabinet lights provide all the task lighting needed to prepare meals while using very little energy. Instead of installing any hanging fixtures which might block the open feeling, smaller can LED lights were installed over the raised counter.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback and panelled appliances.

Addition and Renovation to a Coastal Home

Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.

Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Architect: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP Project Architect: Daniel Porter

West 190th St.

KBR Design & Build

Kitchen Remodel in Upper Manhattan. Mediterranean style back splash with recycled glass counter tops. Under-mount stainless steel sink. KBR Design & Build

Traditional white

Precision Cabinetry and Design

Brookhaven by Wood Mode Cabinetry This transitional kitchen combines contemporary and traditional elements. David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and blue splashback.

Boxford, MA Kitchen

Right Angle Kitchens

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Mixing Collections

Demetra Cabinetry San Jose

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Midland

Maximilian Huxley Construction

Custom modern home renovation by Maximilian Huxley Construction
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel with White Cabinets

Cabinets Extraordinaire

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Troost Basment Suite

Joyce Reid Troost Architecture

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and a peninsula.

HGTV Modern Farmhouse Marine Blue Kitchen

SH interiors

We completely renovated this space for an episode of HGTV House Hunters Renovation. The kitchen was originally a galley kitchen. We removed a wall between the DR and the kitchen to open up the space. We used a combination of countertops in this kitchen. To give a buffer to the wood counters, we used slabs of marble each side of the sink. This adds interest visually and helps to keep the water away from the wood counters. We used blue and cream for the cabinetry which is a lovely, soft mix and wood shelving to match the wood counter tops. To complete the eclectic finishes we mixed gold light fixtures and cabinet hardware with black plumbing fixtures and shelf brackets.

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!