Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Severna Park, MD Kitchen Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Blue Fantasy granite countertops.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

West Seattle Kitchen #1

NOR Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

L'ensemble est lumineux, fonctionnel et chaleureux !
Inspiration for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Solana Beach-California

Nutopia, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Coastal Manor

Thompson Clarke Interiors

Bradley Quinn
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen with with island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Bright Kitchen in Queens with New Window

Renewal by Andersen Long Island

Bright and attractive kitchen in Queens, with a new double hung window we installed.
Design ideas for a small l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, white appliances and blue benchtop.

Moving from the 1970's to the 2020's

The Home Depot Lake Worth II Lake Worth Florida

Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and blue benchtop.

Rénovation d'un rez-de-chaussé dans une maison au Chesnay

Avéo Neuilly-sur-Seine

Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen and Home Renovations in Penn Valley, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This European kitchen has several different areas and functions. Each area has its own specific details but are tied together with distinctive farmhouse feel, created by combining medium wood and white cabinetry, different styles of cabinetry, mixed metals, warm, earth toned tile floors, blue granite countertops and a subtle blue and white backsplash. The hand-hammered copper counter on the peninsula ties in with the hammered copper farmhouse sink. The blue azul granite countertops have a deep layer of texture and beautifully play off the blue and white Italian tile backsplash and accent wall. The high gloss black hood was custom-made and has chrome banding. The French Lacanche stove has soft gold controls. This kitchen also has radiant heat under its earth toned limestone floors. A special feature of this kitchen is the wood burning stove. Part of the original 1904 house, we repainted it and set it on a platform. We made the platform a cohesive part of the space defining wall by using a herringbone pattern trim, fluted porcelain tile and crown moulding with roping. The office area’s built in desk and cabinets provide a convenient work and storage space. Topping the room off is a coffered ceiling. In this classic English Tudor home located in Penn Valley, PA, we renovated the kitchen, mudroom, deck, patio, and the exterior walkways and driveway. The European kitchen features high end finishes and appliances, and heated floors for year-round comfort! The outdoor areas are spacious and inviting. The open trellis over the hot tub provides just the right amount of shelter. These clients were referred to us by their architect, and we had a great time working with them to mix classic European styles in with contemporary, current spaces. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Century Home Flip

Posh Places Inc.

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Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Showroom Gallery

Designer Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

12180 - Juparana Columbo Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Juparana Columbo Granite, eased edge, single basin, stainless steel, undermount sink.
Design ideas for a mid-sized galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, carpet, no island, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Light maple contemporary kitchen

Dan Lenner, CMKBD @ Morris Black Designs

This is a remodeled kitchen in an A-frame home. Space was very limited, but with cabinetry run to the ceiling it actually seems larger than it was. The wave textured orange glass tiles provide a bright splash of color.

Habitatge U552

FFWD Arquitectes

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

MD Home

Taylor + Taylor

Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Millennial Makeover

User

An older Germantown home is given a makeover for the new millennium that includes just a hint in Millennial Pink. 21st century amenities like a double oven range, french door refrigerator, and large storage pantry will stand the test of time.

Altbauwohnung in Düsseldorf

Esther Mayo Innenarchitektin

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Dusseldorf with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Pearl Blue Sparkle

Heart of the Home Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Habitatge U552

FFWD Arquitectes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Separate Kitchen with 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!