Modern flat blue cabinets in Granada Hills

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A small enclosed kitchen is very common in many homes such as the home that we remodeled here. Opening a wall to allow natural light to penetrate the space is a must. When budget is important the solution can be as you see in this project - the wall was opened and removed but a structural post remained and it was incorporated in the design. The blue modern flat paneled cabinets was a perfect choice to contras the very familiar gray scale color scheme but it’s still compliments it since blue is in the correct cold color spectrum. Notice the great black windows and the fantastic awning window facing the pool. The awning window is great to be able to serve the exterior sitting area near the pool. Opening the wall also allowed us to compliment the kitchen with a nice bar/island sitting area without having an actual island in the space. The best part of this kitchen is the large built-in pantry wall with a tall wine fridge and a lovely coffee area that we built in the sitting area made the kitchen expend into the breakfast nook and doubled the area that is now considered to be the kitchen.

Trendy Modern | Davidson New Build

House of Nomad

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and beige floor.

Breezy San Diego Family Home

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Beautiful Beach House - Kitchen Remodel by Renovisions

Renovisions

To create a unique kitchen, we take inspiration from the personality of our clients; it’s a collaborative effort to develop the exact look and feel that best suits their lifestyles. The challenge of this kitchen was to re-build the existing kitchen and adjoining full bath, creating a much better flow with plenty of storage for this active family (as they often entertain seaside). The two-toned cabinetry in both white and laguna blue reflected a true beach-feel adorned with a terrific choice of starfish and shell shaped hardware to draw attention to this creative and beautifully transformed seaside kitchen. We remind our clients that in order to be unique, do something unique! And this is nicely demonstrated in both the layout, color scheme and backsplash design details. Our client selected several hand painted decorative ocean creatures for the backsplash, drawing from colors in the room, and this created a truly unique conversation piece! A glint of sparkle from the white quartz countertops brings you closer to the beach in this impressive oceanfront home. From flooring to ceiling, we created a picture perfect beautiful beach house kitchen that is not only functional but provides a relaxed and inviting feel for these seaside owners.

Blue Green Kitchen

Laura Medicus Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen

Et Lorem Ltd

A beautiful hand-painted kitchen from our Et Lorem Bespoke furniture range. From the industrial island columns to the hand selected elm wood and Antique Venetian glass inside the pantry; our client’s passion for detailing makes this kitchen truly unique, in a style that will never date. The kitchen has been fitted with Siemens appliances, a Quooker boiling water tap, Silestone worktops and Buster + Punch handles. We collaborated closely with the owners and Lesley Ann Gentry Interiors on this project with a fantastic result.

Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6

Brosh Architects

Kitchen and brick wall
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitsilano Craftsman House Reno

PlaidFox Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Baxter Boulevard Renovation

MGM Builders

After being vacant for years, this property needed extensive repairs and system updates to accommodate the young family who would be making it their home. The existing mid-century modern architecture drove the design, and finding ways to open up the floorplan towards the sweeping views of the boulevard was a priority. Custom white oak cabinetry was created for several spaces, and new architectural details were added throughout the interior. Now brought back to its former glory, this home is a fun, modern, sun-lit place to be. To see the "before" images, visit our website. Interior Design by Tyler Karu. Architecture by Kevin Browne. Cabinetry by M.R. Brewer. Photography by Erin Little.

Georgetown Three Story Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

Addition allowed for more livable space with a large, open kitchen on the main floor with a door to a new deck.
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Shelving

Liz Schneider Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Perronet

am Alexandra Magne

This is an example of a contemporary separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Garden Villa

Hello Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Midnight Wine House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire

Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors

Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen & Family Room, Maplewood

CBH Architects

This photo shows the exposed rafter ties and shiplap finish of the vaulted ceiling, a Dutch door and the spacious family room beyond. The room is bathed and light and has access to the driveway via the Dutch door, and to the grilling deck via sliders. RGH Construction, Allie Wood Design, In House Photography.

My Blue Heaven

Treefrog Design

Design ideas for a large traditional kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Dining Bench

Nine Dot Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

#bethesdaglamfam - Mirrored Built In Kitchen Storage

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Large chef-style stainless steel stove in glamorous kitchen with two-toned cabinets Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marshall

Blu and White

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Blue 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!