Kitchen with an Island and Blue Worktops Ideas and Designs

Private Residence - Ocean Reef - Key Largo, FL

Designed & Crafted by Ruffino Cabinetry
Inspiration for a world-inspired l-shaped kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, an island and blue worktops.

Kitchen remodeling

ATLANTIC TILE & GRANITE

We fabricated and installed Infinity Blue Quartzite Kitchen countertop and backsplash - luxury in each detail. @atlantictileandgranite
Inspiration for a large modern kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, quartz worktops, blue splashback, an island and blue worktops.

Ijen Blue Quartzite by Allure Natural Stone

Allure Natural Stone

Ijen Blue Quartzite by Allure Natural Stone
Inspiration for a modern kitchen in Dallas with quartz worktops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, an island and blue worktops.

Lagoon Views

LJS Design Inc

Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and blue worktops.

Designer Luxe Kitchen

User

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in West Midlands with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, an island, beige floors and blue worktops.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, an island, white floors and blue worktops.

Maximaler Stauraum und symmetrisches Design

Neue Räume - Die Küchen Schreiner

Küchen mit Tip-On-System sind zeitlos, elegant und intuitiv zu bedienen. Die beiden Regale rahmen die Hochschränke ein und schaffen so Symmetrie, Stauraum und Platz für Dekoration.

#Mermaid Tail

Angie Keyes CKBD

Inspiration for a large nautical l-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and blue worktops.

River Oaks

steveshannondesign.com

Inspiration for a kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, an island and blue worktops.

Remsen Lane Project

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

This modern kitchen features high gloss white cabinets, and Azul Macauba quartizite (quarried in Bazil) for the island top.
Large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and blue worktops.

Azul Boquira Quartzite Kitchen

Armina Stone

Modern waterfall design kitchen island, countertops and full height backsplash by Armina Stone Pittsburgh.
This is an example of a modern kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, an island and blue worktops.

Gorgeous Live/Work Townhouse

Design Boss Online | Radical Home Transformations

Model Thin Live/Work Townhouse Model thin can also apply to space plans. This coastal Newport live/work townhouse had a very narrow profile and it created some layout challenges for the homeowner. Her partner is a gourmet chef and entertains often so he wanted the island to host cocktail making events with friends in easy conversation distance while he worked his kitchen magic. We used blue macabus quartzite for the counters and the client is in love with the finished product!

Glamorous Wine Country Retreat

Julia Katrine Designs

This open concept kitchen is great for keeping tabs on the family and being a part of the conversation with your guests. Soft Italian leather bar stools create a nice place to sit and hang as you (or the chef!) cooks up a tasty meal. White cabinets with bronze accents keep the space feeling bright. Equip with a La Cornue stove, custom pendant lights and textured marble countertops, this kitchen is a dream!

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, yellow floors and blue worktops.

Cunningham Avenue – St Albans

Audus Kitchens

Great family open space, with grown-up entertainment section with the bar. Wanted a huge island, so we used the largest slab available. Work around column through island and we created an open alcove section to show-off art etc. Bar top made in brushed brass by Cavendish Equipment and antique mirror/ glass shelves by Southern Counties Glass.

Cape Cod

Noelle Interiors

Medium sized classic open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue splashback, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and blue worktops.

White and Blue Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Portrush Quartz

Village Home Stores

A remodeled kitchen in Kewanee Illinois. Featured: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Bristol door and White and Charcoal Blue painted finishes. Portrush Cambria Quartz tops, Mannington Hardwood Mountain View Hickory flooring in "Fawn" finish, KitchenAid appliances, and Kuzco LED lighting also featured. Start to finish kitchen remodel by Village Home Stores.

A Classic Blue-Gray Farmhouse Kitchen

Cambria

A Parys island is a stunning focal point, offering gleaming blue and gray natural quartz tones in this classic farmhouse. Swanbridge perimeter countertops and white cabinetry brighten the space, complemented by light gray subway tile and dark gray walls. Silver lantern pendants highlight the blue-gray island focal point.

When Three Become One

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and blue worktops.

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The built-in Mile coffee maker area is an unexpected luxury and ties the cabinetry together. A pull-out countertop allows you to fix up your coffee with ease.

Kitchen with an Island and Blue Worktops Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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