Photo of an expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Letchworth/3

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, glass-front cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Baggot St Kitchen

Richard Burke Design

Rory Corrigan
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Balham Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in London with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete floors and with island.

Whidbey Island Beach House - Kitchen Remodel

Kristi Spouse Interiors

A grand Whidbey Island beach home in Washington State gets a much needed kitchen remodel. The owners wanted to refresh and renew while making the kitchen more practical for a growing extended family. We suggested pure white cabinets with honed marble counters and back splash for a clean and fresh look. The work island offsets the all white kitchen with painted grey cabinets and a very practical white quartz counter. A fire clay apron sink and chrome hardware and faucets give the kitchen a timeless appeal. Antiqued nickel pendants fitted with Edison bulbs give the lighting a vintage feel. We love how this kitchen turned out! Photo Credit: www.rebeccaannephotography.com

Woodmeister - Kitchen 4

Woodmeister Master Builders

Interior Design: Seldom Scene Interiors Custom Cabinetry: Woodmeister Master Builders
Traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, wood benchtops and blue cabinets.

Life of the Party

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio planned a beautiful open-concept layout for this home with a lovely kitchen, adjoining dining area, and a spacious and comfortable living space. We chose a classic blue and white palette in the kitchen, used high-quality appliances, and added plenty of storage spaces to make it a functional, hardworking kitchen. In the adjoining dining area, we added a round table with elegant chairs. The spacious living room comes alive with comfortable furniture and furnishings with fun patterns and textures. A stunning fireplace clad in a natural stone finish creates visual interest. In the powder room, we chose a lovely gray printed wallpaper, which adds a hint of elegance in an otherwise neutral but charming space. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/modern-home-at-holliday-farms

Kitchens III

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
This is an example of a large kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue cabinets and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Amy Kartheiser Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Gray Kitchen Cabinets

Wendy Walter Design

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and glass tile splashback.

Vacationland Destination - Port Clyde Pool House

Taylor-Made Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Classic Kitchen

Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.

A beautiful classical style kitchen with three tone cabinet color paint, hexagonal tile floor and unique pewter island top. Photo by Jim Houston
Large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Traditional galley kitchen in Brisbane with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Rehoboth Beach Custom Home

Echelon Interiors

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Holkham | Hove Townhouse

Davonport Kitchen & Home

From this angle the kitchen can be appreciated in all its glory. The striking combination of dark cabinetry with light worktops, white metro tiles and antique metal finishes creates an overarching contemporary scheme with industrial and traditional inspiration.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets and matchstick tile splashback.

Fixer Upper Photos

Magnolia Market

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

c. 1720 Residence | Kennett Square, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a country kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and timber splashback.

Swedish Inspired

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Blue Cabinets 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!