Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

This client wanted a bright update to their wood kitchen, and we achieved this by adding a beautiful blue lower cabinets with crisp white upper cabinets, and a textured herringbone patterned backsplash to create more movement throughout the space.

Elegant white kitchen with grey island

Myrealestatespace

Gray island gently compliments white painted cabinets and creates a mild contrast.

WESTVIEW CIRCLE

Total 360 Interiors

Hampstead Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

An integrated microwave is the perfect solution when you don't want it to take up any of your valuable counter top space! This Miele microwave looks seamless in the cabinet and has space for a large drawer underneath. We love how the wooden herringbone floor adds warmth and a perfect contrast with the navy blue Shaker cupboards painted in Basalt by Little Greene.

Home Owner's Oasis

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

One Level Floor Plan with Bonus Room - The Sharpton

Saddlebrook Properties

Three rooms in one! This Sharpton open concept includes the living room, kitchen, and breakfast nook all in one room. Great lighting with huge windows all around.

Croydon, Melbourne Kitchen Renovation

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Stunning navy blue and white kitchen in Croydon, Melbourne.

Spectacular Waterfront Kitchen

Cypress Design Co.

Our clients new kitchen remodel is making us yearn for the sunny skies and warm ocean breezes of summer. Located on the waterfront in Barrington, RI, a blue and white palette is so stunning. Featuring Candlelight Cabinetry Boulevard Full Overlay Door in white. The Beautiful Silestone by Cosentino Eternal Statuary installed by Discover Marble & Granite highlights the Ice Blue Porcelain Backsplash. A pantry with a reclaimed door adds to the charm. Top Knobs hardware and appliances by Samsung 837, KitchenAid and KUCHT complete this dream design.

Restored Design & Remodel Portfolio

Restored Design & Remodel

Apartment Kitchen Transformation- Blue Hues

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Here in this Port Melbourne apartment, we have achieved a complete kitchen transformation for a foodie who loves to wine and dine with friends. No matter where you live, this shade of blue will transport you straight to the coast. Since this space opens onto the living space, they have used this stunning colour on all joinery -from the island to the integrated refrigerator panel. The kitchen brings up all the blue with the clever use of this leaf pattern tiled splash back, adding a fresh and progressive element. Warm timber open shelving creating a moody feel with this impressive home bar, complete with beer & wine fridge, wine rack and all your bar storage for a party or just a relaxing sip before bed Integrating the timber dining table, paired with the balloon backed chairs has created a clever use of space in this apartment setting.

Light and Sleek Kitchen in Severna Park

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

The homeowners of this space wanted to open up their kitchen to the rest of the first floor to make for a better flow while entertaining and having family gatherings. We opened up the kitchen to the dining room and living room to create one big great room with the island centering the space while creating a lot of extra seating. We also designed a coffered ceiling treatment to create interest in the ceiling while also visually dividing the kitchen from the other two rooms. A custom seating nook was also added where the kitchen table used to be, complete with a cat perch and an arched entryway into the space. Brook Haven custom cabinetry was installed throughout along with Ceasarstone counter tops and a tile backsplash.

Ivy Kitchen Remodel

Walsh's Remodeling

Colorful Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This young family was not afraid of color and we were happy to oblige! Using white cabinets and countertops along with the light wood floors as a blank canvas, we had a lot of fun using geometric shapes and color in this house. The kitchen island was custom made to match the blue backsplash tile giving this space the perfect amount of bold color!

Kitchen Renovation Wantirna

Kitchen Shack

Stunning interiors tying Spinifex colour Shaker kitchen with laminate benchtops topped with Italian tiles.

Brookswod Split

Leftcoast Homes

Kitchen, living room, dining room and eating area all opened up to create a beautiful open concept main floor. The large orange brick angular fireplace in the centre of the room went from being a challenge to plan around to a perfect feature.

Mallwyd Road Renovation

Glenbrook Cabinetry

After renovating their uniquely laid out and dated kitchen, Glenbrook Cabinetry helped these homeowners fill every inch of their new space with functional storage and organizational features. New additions include: an island with alcove seating, a full pantry wall, coffee station, a bar, warm appliance storage, spice pull-outs, knife block pull out, and a message station. Glenbrook additionally created a new vanity for the home's simultaneous powder room renovation.

Transitional Colonial remodel

Shore & Country Kitchens

Transitional first floor remodel of a traditional colonial home. The original kitchen and family room were combined to form a generous, open eat-in kitchen for large family gatherings. Custom inset cabinetry was chosen for this project in a combination of white and blue painted finishes. The refrigerator is a flush inset Sub Zero french door unit and all the cooking appliances are Wolf. The stove is a 36" Wolf range and the oven and microwave are installed in flush, inset cutouts. The rear wall features expansive pantry cabinetry and behind the eating area is a wet bar. The wet bar features glass cabinetry that is lit from the inside as well as a wine refrigerator and an ice maker. Bright chrome fixtures were used throughout the space. The overall effect of the project is a fantastic modern-day room. The finishes are sleek and crisp yet cozy and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone!

Santa Cruz Residence

Stripe Design Group

Blue Kitchen with Porcelain Splashback 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!