A bright and bold kitchen we designed and installed for a family in Blackheath at the end of last year. The colours look absolutely stunning and the orange back-painted glass splashback really stands out (particularly when the under cabinet lights are on). All of the materials are so tactile - from the cabinets finished in Fenix to the Azzurite quartzite worktop on the Island, and the stunning concrete floor. Motion sensor Philips Hue lighting, Siemens StudioLine appliances and a Franke Tap and Sink complete the kitchen.

Foxes Hollow

Context Design and Build

Renovations to the structure of this underground house including; new external windows, new bathroom and joinery to internal living areas.
Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, painted wood floors, no island and white floor.

Built-in Bliss - Project 4528

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

The existing white laminate cabinets, gray counter tops and stark tile flooring did not match the rich old-world trim, natural wood elements and traditional layout of this Victorian home. The new kitchen boasts custom painted cabinets in Blue Mill Springs by Benjamin Moore. We also popped color in their new half bath using Ravishing Coral by Sherwin Williams on the new custom vanity. The wood tones brought in with the walnut island top, alder floating shelves and bench seat as well as the reclaimed barn board ceiling not only contrast the intense hues of the cabinets but help to bring nature into their world. The natural slate floor, black hexagon bathroom tile and custom coral back splash tile by Fire Clay help to tie these two spaces together. Of course the new working triangle allows this growing family to congregate together with multiple tasks at hand without getting in the way of each other and the added storage allow this space to feel open and organized even though they still use the new entry door as their main access to the home. Beautiful transformation!!!!

The Sebastian Cox Kitchen at St. John's Square

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, copper benchtops, orange splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, no island and black floor.

Kitchen, Utility, Cloak and Garden room redesign and space plan

Kingfisher Designs

A kitchen in blue with antique copper fixings. Including a premium solid hammered copper Belfast sink, Copper island / dinning table and splashback. Cabinetry sourced from Howdens with customised doors.

Carpenter Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

Eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, orange splashback, no island and white benchtop.

Country Remodel

Cairns Architecture

A rounded corner with open storage softened the end of the kitchen and allowed for an easier passage into the living room.
This is an example of a small galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Castor Bay Kitchen

Mal Corboy Design

Kallan Macleod
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and orange splashback.

Houzz Story: House For 5 Children

Uliana Grishina | Photography

Inspiration for a traditional open plan kitchen in Moscow with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

14GR Ground floor remodelling

Oasys Property Solutions

Faye Hedges
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Eclectic kitchen, dining and Bar space

Ayelet Designs

click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos http://ayeletdesigns.com/sunnyvale17/ Photos credit to Arnona Oren Photography

SPINA DORSALE

PadiglioneB

Il mobile Spina-Dorsale divide in forma continua l'ambiente soggiorno-cucina dalla zona notte, abbinando funzioni diverse a seconda degli spazi in cui si affaccia.

Deep Blue Bliss

Ebstone

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and white benchtop.

Caledon Residence

Brenda Liu

A farmhouse addition/renovation designed and built by Clemmensen & Associates, Toronto. © Brenda Liu Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances and blue cabinets.

Blackheath Kitchen

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Built-in Bliss - Project 4528

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

KMMA design

This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen in Hong Kong with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Country Remodel

Cairns Architecture

The blue of the cabinets was carefully selected to tie into the blue accent of the tile's colorful design.
This is an example of a small galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Open Plan Kitchen with Feature Orange Metro Tiles

ArchitectureLIVE

The new open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances features an orange metro tiles splash back
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

R.K. Reiman Construction Bounty Custom Build

R K REIMAN CONSTRUCTION

Advanced Photography Specialist
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Orange 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!