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New York Residence

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Sheila Bridges Design, Inc
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, no island and turquoise cabinets.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Open Living

User

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bauman Custom Woodworking

Transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, shaker cabinets and turquoise cabinets.

Green & White kitchen

Renovation Capital

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Perth with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Happy Place | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The floating shelves are painted Sherwin-Williams Deep Sea Dive (SW 7618) to match the lower cabinets in this Beaverton, Oregon kitchen remodel.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley separate kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Renovation & Refresh in Greenfield

Prime 1 Builders

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop, turquoise cabinets and window splashback.

Escondido Remodel

Vintage Timberworks

A dramatic contrast between the dark green cabinets, brass pulls, and reclaimed wood make this kitchen remodel really pop!
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Loup Residence

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Квартира в ЖК Red Side

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and stone slab splashback.

Curtis Park Project

House of Brazier

What began as a small, extremely dated kitchen in this 1929 Spanish Casa with an even tinier nook that you could hardly eat in has turned into a gorgeous stunner full of life! We stayed true to the original style of the home and selected materials to complement and update its Spanish aesthetic. Luckily for us, our clients were on board with some color-loving ideas too! The peacock blue cabinets pair beautifully with the patterned tile and let those gorgeous accents shine! We kept the original copper hood and designed a functional kitchen with mixed metals, wire mesh cabinet detail, more counter space and room to entertain! See the before images on https://houseofbrazier.com/2019/02/13/curtis-park-project-reveal/ Photos: Sacrep

Kitchen & Bath Renovation

Clancy Creative

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Colorful Spanish Revival

Design Studio West

Beautiful and bright kitchen
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and black benchtop.

Feeling Beachie? Coastal Kitchen

Rochon New York

Love the beach? You can practically hear the ocean roar in this bright, open and airy coastal kitchen. The custom-made Rochon shaker wood cabinets in teal are the highlight of this space. The center island features a ton of storage as does the custom wall unit. The appliance are stainless steel and the large windows, skylights, and double sliding doors bring natural light to this happy space.

Matson-Ehrman

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

Stuart Jones Photography
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Arts & Crafts Detached House in Belsize Park, North-West London, NW3

TAG ARCHITECTS

Architect designed bespoke kitchen and furniture.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

French Place Remodel

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Ryan Davis | CG&S Design-Build
Mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Hamptons Meets Moroccan

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
This is an example of a large traditional open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Turquoise Cabinets 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!