Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, grey floor and blue benchtop.

2023 Decorators' Show House

Cabinetry Ideas

Custom kitchen mixes walnut and painted cabinetry. A cooks dream with professional appliances. Seating at island is great for family life or entertaining.

New Jersey Beach house

Ellrich & Fiordimondo LLC

Blue is the overriding theme of the home. The blue nd white glass backsplsh and white cabinets with the stainless custom vent hood are crisp and clean. A walnut island with blue and white granite top adds warmth and variation to the space.

Katz Kitchen

Cabinets by RenewaBuild

The exotic granite countertops from Brazil are a showstopper. The breakfast nook chandelier and pendants both share a touch of wood detail, adding warmth and texture to the space. The custom blended stain applied to the newly refinished floors grounds the entire first floor of this beautiful home.

Pantry and Inset Appliances

dRemodeling

Going with a monochromatic design, the client wanted a kitchen that was stunning and unique. With a mostly all black aesthetic, the kitchen truly immerses you, despite it being part of an open floor plan.

Aberdeen Remodel

Triple A Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and blue benchtop.

Novona Kitchen

Urban Kitchens

Showplace Cabinetry with the Covington Door and a Vintage Driftwood finish with a walnut accent.
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Sheldon Hill Leominster

Goguen Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Divinity Shaker Kitchen

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Rustic Doylestown Kitchen

LBK Design Build

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen | Painted Cabinets & Walls | New Modern Tile Floors

WREEDONE ("re-done")

This repeat customer asked that we help them to lighten/brighten their kitchen. To accomplish this goal, we repainted both their walls and previously stained kitchen cabinets, along with replacing their old and cracked 12x12 floors tiles and replace with contemporary rectangular porcelain tiles. Mission accomplished!

Woodrige Avenue Remodel

Rhonda Staley Design

New kitchen with custom cabinets in Sherwin Williams "Dover White" paint. Custom bronze and mica chandelier. Azurite granite counters, travertine floors and backsplash. Photographer, Brandon Pollock, CVHG magazine

Divinity Shaker Kitchen

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Rustic Doylestown Kitchen

LBK Design Build

Large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Midnight Blue Countertops

dRemodeling

With the already matte black cabinets, choosing the right countertops was essential to the success of the design. Keeping with a consistent look, the client and designer went with midnight blue granite countertops. Providing beautiful gloss and shimmer while still keeping the black aesthetic, the countertops compliment the black cabinets just right. After all, you can have it anyway you want, as long as it's black!

Manasota Key Retreat

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Sheldon Hill Leominster

Goguen Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Novona Kitchen

Urban Kitchens

Showplace Cabinetry with the Covington Door and a Vintage Driftwood finish with a walnut accent.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Modern Organic Stamford on the water

Trillium Architects

David Lindsay, Advanced Photographix
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Comfortable Transitional Ranch Home Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This kitchen is for an active family who wanted this space to be carefree and comfortable. Large appliances and lots of island seating means this room can really function as the heart of the home. Light, natural wood tones are complemented with cool greens and blues from the island granite top and coordinating wall color give this home a relaxed beachy vibe. Cabinets By: Signature Kitchen & Bath Design Inc. Photos By: Michael Kaskel Photography

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Blue Benchtop 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!