This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

East Beach

Phoebe Howard

Tria Giovan
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Jacksonville with marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Jeremy Irvine - West Hollywood

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Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and blue splashback.

Franklin Street High Rise

Kaplan Architects, AIA

New custom designed kitchen with both stainless steel cabinets and custom painted wood cabinets. Mitchell Shenker, Photographer
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and yellow floor.

Santa Monica Beach House

Evens Architects

Santa Monica Beach House, Evens Architects - Kitchen Photo by Manolo Langis
Beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Irvington Kitchen

Howells Architecture + Design

This kitchen and breakfast room was inspired by the owners' Scandinavian heritage, as well as by a café they love in Europe. Bookshelves in the kitchen and breakfast room make for easy lingering over a snack and a book. The Heath Ceramics tile backsplash also subtly celebrates the author owner and her love of literature: the tile pattern echoes the spines of books on a bookshelf...All photos by Laurie Black.

MCLEAN

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Angie Seckinger
Large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Houston Home Butler Room

Cabinets & Designs

Large butler's pantry approximately 8 ft wide. This space features a ton of storage from both recessed and glass panel cabinets. The cabinets have a lightwood finish and is accented very well with a blue tile backsplash.

Greenwich Waterfront Shingle

VanderHorn Architects

Stainless steel countertops and glass upper cabinets enhance the blue-lacquered walls and cabinetry in the bright Service Pantry.
Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and blue splashback.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

Newly designed kitchen in remodeled open space Ranch House: custom designed cabinetry in two different finishes, Caesar stone countertop with Motivo Lace inlay, stainless steel appliances and farmhouse sink, polished concrete floor, hand fabricated glass backsplash tiles and big island.

Provençal Villa in Bay Area

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Spectacular unobstructed views of the Bay, Bridge, Alcatraz, San Francisco skyline and the rolling hills of Marin greet you from almost every window of this stunning Provençal Villa located in the acclaimed Middle Ridge neighborhood of Mill Valley. Built in 2000, this exclusive 5 bedroom, 5+ bath estate was thoughtfully designed by architect Jorge de Quesada to provide a classically elegant backdrop for today’s active lifestyle. Perfectly positioned on over half an acre with flat lawns and an award winning garden there is unmatched sense of privacy just minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Mill Valley. A curved stone staircase leads from the charming entry gate to the private front lawn and on to the grand hand carved front door. A gracious formal entry and wide hall opens out to the main living spaces of the home and out to the view beyond. The Venetian plaster walls and soaring ceilings provide an open airy feeling to the living room and country chef’s kitchen, while three sets of oversized French doors lead onto the Jerusalem Limestone patios and bring in the panoramic views. The chef’s kitchen is the focal point of the warm welcoming great room and features a range-top and double wall ovens, two dishwashers, marble counters and sinks with Waterworks fixtures. The tile backsplash behind the range pays homage to Monet’s Giverny kitchen. A fireplace offers up a cozy sitting area to lounge and watch television or curl up with a book. There is ample space for a farm table for casual dining. In addition to a well-appointed formal living room, the main level of this estate includes an office, stunning library/den with faux tortoise detailing, butler’s pantry, powder room, and a wonderful indoor/outdoor flow allowing the spectacular setting to envelop every space. A wide staircase leads up to the four main bedrooms of home. There is a spacious master suite complete with private balcony and French doors showcasing the views. The suite features his and her baths complete with walk – in closets, and steam showers. In hers there is a sumptuous soaking tub positioned to make the most of the view. Two additional bedrooms share a bath while the third is en-suite. The laundry room features a second set of stairs leading back to the butler’s pantry, garage and outdoor areas. The lowest level of the home includes a legal second unit complete with kitchen, spacious walk in closet, private entry and patio area. In addition to interior access to the second unit there is a spacious exercise room, the potential for a poolside kitchenette, second laundry room, and secure storage area primed to become a state of the art tasting room/wine cellar. From the main level the spacious entertaining patio leads you out to the magnificent grounds and pool area. Designed by Steve Stucky, the gardens were featured on the 2007 Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club tour. A level lawn leads to the focal point of the grounds; the iconic “Crags Head” outcropping favored by hikers as far back as the 19th century. The perfect place to stop for lunch and take in the spectacular view. The Century old Sonoma Olive trees and lavender plantings add a Mediterranean touch to the two lawn areas that also include an antique fountain, and a charming custom Barbara Butler playhouse. Inspired by Provence and built to exacting standards this charming villa provides an elegant yet welcoming environment designed to meet the needs of today’s active lifestyle while staying true to its Continental roots creating a warm and inviting space ready to call home.

Timeless French Country Kitchen

Ripple Design Studio, Inc.

Timeless Country Kitchen in Mercer Island by Ripple Design Studio, Inc.
Traditional kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue splashback, white cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Gorgeous Gulf Front

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Inset White Cabinetry, 60" Subzero range, Galley sink
Inspiration for a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Spanish Modern

Mend

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and panelled appliances.

Maui Modern

McClellan | Tellone

Tracy Kraft Leboe
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Oakland Kitchen

Lorin Hill, Architect

Oakland Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and copper benchtops.

Stunning in Silver Spring

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This smart kitchen renovation in Silver Spring, Maryland, involved removing three walls and a centrally located powder room and a closet. The powder room was relocated into the original closet area, and the patio door moved nearby. The main window was enlarged to create an anchor and focal point for the new kitchen as well as to enhance the view onto the lovely backyard. An angled island keeps the room feeling spacious and open, and a corner pantry was designed so as not to lose precious storage space. Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Plantation Inspired Kitchen

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

This kitchen was inspired by a southern Plantation. Custom cabinets in 3 colours, Marble countertops, Pratt and Larson Tile backsplash, Copper farm sink, custom wideplank oak floors painted. Shoenbeck Chandelier. Photography by Russ Widstrand Photography

West Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen with Glass-front 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!