Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Park City Getaway

Strong Studio Designs

The before wall of the kitchen cooking wall.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Beach Cottage: An Individual Kitchen

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Inspiration for a small beach style separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Pearl Blue Sparkle

Heart of the Home Kitchens

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.

Light and Airy Kitchen

Skydell Contracting Inc.

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

Bethesda, MD Kitchen & Wet Bar Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Volga Blue granite countertops.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Le rachat de la cage d'escalier a été faite conjointement par les propriétaires de chaque étage qui ont ainsi pu partager les frais pour la réalisation des études d'architectes et des travaux de démolition et de construction des dalles à chaque étage. On voit ici le gain d'espace réalisé et le gain de lumière apporté par la cage d'escalier.

Moorsfort

Juliet Murphy Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and blue benchtop.

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

Avéo Neuilly-sur-Seine

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Historic Dutch Colonial Kitchen Remodel in Pleasant Ridge, MI

MainStreet Design Build

In a strategic touch, the 30-inch fully paneled Subzero refrigerator and freezer columns find their place in a cozy niche, seamlessly blending with the wainscot surround, providing easy access while staying clear of the main walkway.

Les Hogues

CP Design Interieur

Le charme de la vaisselle ancienne...
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Le Havre with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Bethesda, MD Kitchen & Wet Bar Blue Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Volga Blue granite countertops.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

South Miami Traditional Kitchen

GFD Group Miami

Old world elegance was the request from our client when they came to us for help with their dream kitchen. The details were key and we thoughtfully worked hand in hand with our client's vision.

Habitatge U552

FFWD Arquitectes

Photo of 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.

Pearl Blue Sparkle

Heart of the Home Kitchens

Photo of 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.

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.

The Ocean Retreat

Stefanie Rotella, AKBD - Neil Kelly Company

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor, blue benchtop and vaulted.

Compact Kitchens - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Les Hogues

CP Design Interieur

L'espace repas se veut offrir une vue agréable sur le jardin. La couleur chaude du bois vient contraster avec le bleu ciel des façades et le sol, également de teintes froides

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

Avéo Neuilly-sur-Seine

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tiles, 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!