Small beach style galley kitchen pantry in Charleston with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Leicestershire Kitchen in the Woods by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and no island.

Cuisine Marly le Roi

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Cuisine style campagne chic un peu British
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Natural Style

Vela Interior Design

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

A view from the entryway, looking across the sink area and into the dining space. This is the sole window in the space.
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Beautiful Blue Shaker in River park

Monanich Design Firm Kitchen & Bath Design Firm

Are you dreaming of a blue Shaker kitchen design? This blue Shaker kitchen is dreamy! the blue shaker look has taken off, and they are surprisingly different and unique, while all gorgeous. This kitchen turned out beautiful! If you’re drawn to blue in your new kitchen as you imagine what it might look like, here are five reasons to consider making that vision a reality:

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Aménagement et design d'un appartement à Pantin

Simon Castellani Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

1926 Cottage Guesthouse

Johnson Consulting

This project was a rehabilitation from a 1926 maid's quarters into a guesthouse. Tiny house.
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop, timber, timber splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern flat blue cabinets in Granada Hills

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A small enclosed kitchen is very common in many homes such as the home that we remodeled here. Opening a wall to allow natural light to penetrate the space is a must. When budget is important the solution can be as you see in this project - the wall was opened and removed but a structural post remained and it was incorporated in the design. The blue modern flat paneled cabinets was a perfect choice to contras the very familiar gray scale color scheme but it’s still compliments it since blue is in the correct cold color spectrum. Notice the great black windows and the fantastic awning window facing the pool. The awning window is great to be able to serve the exterior sitting area near the pool. Opening the wall also allowed us to compliment the kitchen with a nice bar/island sitting area without having an actual island in the space. The best part of this kitchen is the large built-in pantry wall with a tall wine fridge and a lovely coffee area that we built in the sitting area made the kitchen expend into the breakfast nook and doubled the area that is now considered to be the kitchen.

Transitional Cottage Kitchen in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

Isn't this textured hex tile gorgeous?
This is an example of a small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This custom bar in the kitchen features a wine cooler, open shelving for glasses, and glass front cabinets to showcase wine and other spirits.
This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Westport Striking Contemporary

Casa Design LLC

Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Сталинка на Курской

Buro 19.23

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, grey benchtop and terrazzo benchtops.

Bright & Fresh First Floor

Unpatterned

Photo: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, green floor and white benchtop.

NYC Kitchen Remodel

Palette Pro Painting & Renovation

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback and no island.

Elstree and Borehamwood

Progressive Design London

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cozy Reston Kitchen

MJA Design, Inc.

We love the bold use of color on these cabinets. It really brings character and charm to this space.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bold Mediterranean Kitchen in Narberth

Airy Kitchens

Photos by Rebecca McAlpin
Small mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and orange floor.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and no Island 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!