What to do when your client adores the color purple? Use it! This was a re-configured kitchen using her old, but gorgeous curly maple custom cabinets with a new island and hutch storage wall. The island got storage on both sides with lots of drawers and a raised eating bar end for casual eating. The side storage wall has plenty of room to display dishware and glassware. This client is over the moon cooking in a space that showcases her favorite color, purple!

Deep Purple SN

STUDIO NINE & CO.

When this family of 7 bought their home, they came to us and said "We want a purple kitchen!". Naturally we jumped at the opportunity to create something outside of the box. With 5 young children, functionality and storage was imperative. We designed the kitchen to accommodate our client's lifestyle and busy household. It houses, 3 floor to ceiling storage compartments, each with its own individual function. First, the "Chef's Pantry", complete with top to bottom pullouts. Secondly, the "Breakfast Pantry", that houses everyday appliances, dinner ware, breakfast cereals and spreads. Finally, the once closet, converted 'Walk In Pantry". The oak frame around the range was specifically designed to allow for quick & easy access to everyday cooking essentials, and serve as a focal point in the space. Additional accessories included in the design were a double garbage pull out bin, retractable shelf for smaller, yet heavy appliances, Tupperware organizer, 2 spice pulls, and 2 Le Mans corner organizers. We opted for bespoke cabinetry, with an HDF painted & and oak construction, paired with purple and champagne bronze accents to tie it all together. Overall, this once dull and poorly organized kitchen is now the embodiment of bright, bold and beautiful, offering this colorful family comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.

-Mさま邸-　好きな色で彩るモダンスタイルの家

株式会社ナナホーム

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Kitchen & Bathroom

Neil Adams Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, purple cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bent Kitchen

Diane Berry Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops and purple cabinets.

Showroom

Garrett Dillon Crafted Kitchens & Furniture

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Other with purple cabinets, white splashback, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Kains Avenue

artdecor

Contemporary floating shelves hold a collection of vintage american pottery and provide easy access to the everyday white plates.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and purple cabinets.

Bold Orange Backsplash

Susan Jablon

Beautiful bright orange subway tile makes a statement in this modern kitchen. Cabinets in two different colors with stainless steel appliances are given a finished look with bold orange glass mosaic tiles. The tiles are set vertically for a unique twist.

Playful Purple Kitchen

The Remodel Group

This Large kitchen makes great use of it's space with a large island and cabinets that surround the perimeter.
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Purple Passion

Rhonda Knoche Design

Cabin 40 Images
Inspiration for a large eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Perthshire Kitchen

Peden & Pringle Ltd

Douglas Gibb
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Handleless Plum Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A contemporary, handleless kitchen in a 1960's home extension. Plenty of clean lines, minimalist aesthetic and a bold vibrant colour.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke Kitchen with Beautiful Beams | Knutsford Barn Conversion

Russell Hutton | Makers of Fine

High vaulted ceilings with lime-washed beams create a sense of grandure making this large bespoke kitchen feel light and spacious. A large faux mantle over the range cooker lead the eye upwards while the central island makes the most of the rooms length. With generous space around the island this kitchen was designed for entertaining and large family gatherings. The bi-fold dressers either side of the mantle were an essential on our customers wish-list, enabling every-day kitchen tools to be tucked away quickly and easily.

Modern Country Kitchen Design

Tom Howley

Painted in our uniquely striking colour Stormy Sky, this modern country kitchen design brings a fabulous contemporary flair to a traditional shaker kitchen style. Natural light floods in from the feature windows, meaning our design team were able to introduce a bold and contrasting colour. The end result is an ideal room to create a stunning kitchen that’s perfect for family life. The kitchen needed to make an impact on entrance, so the use of material, colour and the position of the island were key decisions for the design. Not to mention the integrated wine cooler, located conveniently for the guests seated at the table.

Inner Loop Kitchen Remodel

Blackhouse Renovation & Design

Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Kitchen Line

Abbot Hill Cabinetry, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and white floor.

Lee

HALLETT & Co.

A traditional townhouse from 1999 was transformed from its cumbersome footprint into a mindful living space with an expansion of the kitchen, a redesign of its interior doorways, and the addition of an exterior balcony. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Complete refurbishment of a large property - circa 1920's plus many extensions

Deborah Law Interiors

Jonathan Little Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom-215

Manuel Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Zetcher Colorful House | Century Woods

RLB Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen with Purple Cabinets and with 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!