Classical kitchen with Navy hand painted finish with Silestone quartz work surfaces & mirror splash back.
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

CHELSEA

Krantz Designs

Our clients created a new glazed link between two parts of their home and wanted to relocate the kitchen within this space, integrating it with their existing dining area. It was important to them – and to us – that our design was in keeping with the period property, and the end result was magnificent fusion between old and new, creating a fluid link to the rest of their home. The large breakfast bar was finished in solid American walnut and incorporated a bespoke pop-up gin bar, another playful touch. This makes for a stunning showpiece, a surprising feature that acts as a real talking point.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

Starlight Images Inc
Expansive transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Interior design and reconfiguration - London

Portman Studio

Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with blue cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Armadale Terrace House

Peter Schaad Design Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Lakeside House

Corylus

Contemporary kitchen in Gloucestershire with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Extension for Hannah Portman

Anna Stathaki | Photography

©Anna Stathaki
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Twickenham House Renovation and Loft Conversion

Proficiency

A kitchen that was Featured in Britain Best Selling Kitchen, Bethroom and Bathroom magazine. @snookphotograph
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Dark Blue Shaker Kitchen - Reading

Maple & Gray

Martin Edwards Photography
Large transitional single-wall kitchen in Berkshire with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Blue Kitchen Design

Tom Howley

This kitchens demeanour is one of quiet function, designed for effortless prepping and cooking and with space to socialise with friends and family. The unusual curved island in dusted oak veneer and finished in our unique paint colour, Periwinkle offers seating for eating and chatting. The handmade cabinets of this blue kitchen design are individually specified and perfectly positioned to maximise every inch of space. To demonstrate that stunning architectural features can be created from scratch to complement your kitchen design, we built and installed this chimney breast and mantel shelf enhance the look and style of the kitchen and maximise space for the range.

Modern shaker kitchen in dark slate blue against the brick wall

Eclectic Interiors

Modern shaker kitchen in dark slate blue looks stunning against the brick wall. The cabinets are complemented by marble effect quartz worktop. Bronze mirror splashback adds the wow factor to this modern extension . The island faces the back garden and this lay-out provides not just additional storage and seating but also leaves plenty of room for a dining table and sofa for a young growing family.

Colorado Condo

Skelly Build

Sophie Epton Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Barons Court Inset Handle Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Everyone loves our larders. They are versatile and offer vast amounts of storage space. The worktop is perfect for storing smaller appliances whilst the storage racks on the doors are perfect for oil bottles and spices. This larder also features a wine shelf at the top. What's not to love!

Reflective Glam in Thoroughgood

B&T Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a large modern open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
This is an example of a transitional galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Notting Hill Mews

Jess Lavers Design

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige benchtop and beige floor.

The Ivy Bank

Hamilton Stone Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Nob Hill Residence

Integrated Resources Group

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, no island and white benchtop.

Navy & Cream - Winkfield Collection

Maple & Gray

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, blue cabinets, metallic splashback and white benchtop.

House Extension, refurb and loft conversion

Proficiency

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Mirror 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!