This Fairbanks ranch kitchen remodel project masterfully blends a contemporary matte finished cabinetry front with the warmth and texture of wire brushed oak veneer. The result is a stunning and sophisticated space that is both functional and inviting. The inspiration for this kitchen remodel came from the desire to create a space that was both modern and timeless. A place that a young family can raise their children and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Sinker CypressEnd Grin Butcher Block Island

NOLA BOARDS

This incredible butcher block island is made from sinker cypress end grain and features a stunning bookmatched grain design. Its hard to believe this is a naturally occurring pattern! Our woodworkers take extreme care selecting and placing each piece of wood to ensure that your counter is one of a kind and beautiful. Photo by Jason Kruppe

Deep Sea Kitchen - Pelican Developers

Pelican Developers

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and green benchtop.

Traditional Two-Toned Kitchen

Cabinet Innovations

Island, Butler's Pantry and 2 wall units feature Brookhaven cabinets. These units use the Lace with Charcoal Glaze and Rub-through on the Square Edge Winfield Raised with detailed drawerheads door style. Wall units have seedy glass fronted cabinets with interior lighting for display. Center Butler's Pantry cabinets are glass framed for fine china display. The backsplash of the Butler's Pantry has a wood back with an Autumn with Black Glaze finish that matches the rest of the kitchen. This expansive kitchen houses two sink stations; a farmhouse sink facing the hood and a veggie sink on the island. The farmhouse sink area is designed with decorative leg posts and decorative toe kick valance. This beautiful traditional kitchen features a Verde Vecchio Granite. All cabinets are finished off with a 3-piece crown. Cabinet Innovations Copyright 2012 Don A. Hoffman

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, with island and green benchtop.

Birch Slab Door Kitchen with Green Tile, Hypnose Stone Tops, and MCM Lighting

Village Home Stores

A Davenport Quad Cities kitchen get remodeled featuring Mid Century Modern style lighting, Koch Birch slab Liberty cabinets in the Chestnut stain, unique pattern natural stone countertops, black hex tile floors, and white and green tiled backsplash. Kitchen remodeled start to finish by Village Home Stores.

Energy Efficient, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, marble benchtops, cork floors and green benchtop.

Bright and Open Kitchen

Charlie Allen Renovations, Inc.

The kitchen in this 1870s home had been designed to resemble the galley of a Scandinavian boat: a fun design choice, but one that resulted in a cramped and dark workspace for the homeowner. Maintaining the room's original footprint, the space was fully renovated to open up the kitchen. Cabinets were taken down from the walls, with storage placed beneath the countertop instead, freeing space for additional windows and allowing clear sightlines to an adjacent breakfast nook. Workstations and appliances were also relocated to create a more comfortable working environment and to improve flow within the room.

Two Time Award Winning Kitchen

Normandy Remodeling

Featuring white painted cabinetry for the perimteter of the space and dark stained island for a contrast, the green backsplash tiles and subtle green countertops add personality to the space. Learn more about the Normandy Remodeling Designer, Vince Weber, who created this kitchen and room addition: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/vince-weber/ To learn more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/2-time-award-winning-kitchen-in-wilmette

Ana & Alfredo

Volta_

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with marble benchtops, marble splashback, concrete floors, with island and green benchtop.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Mountain Contemporary Hideaway

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

Alternate view of the kitchen from the lounge. Kitchen cabinets are custom made, shaker inset doors and shaker 5 piece inset drawers. General cabinets are finished in Sherwin Williams "Downy", while the refrigerator, freezer and hood are finished in Sherwin Williams "Jogging Path." Glass in the upper cabinets are a mixture of Narrow Reed and Thin Chord. The kitchen cabinets on the perimeter are capped with Pental Quartz in "Sage," the quartz also serves as a backsplash flush up to the window sill on the sink wall. Kitchen sink is a 36" Kohler Whitehaven Apron Front with Brizo Litze Pull Down with Angled Spout and Knurled Handle in stainless steel. Island cabinets are finished in Sherwin Williams "Hardware" and finished with a decorative butcher block top made from maple, hickory and walnut and finished with clear stain. Matching paneled Thermador refrigerator and freezer sit on either side of the 36" Thermador gas range and hood insert. Backsplash on the range wall is Sonoma Tilemakers 3"x9" Montage in "Cinnabar Glossy," grout is Ardex in "Organic Earth." Floors in the kitchen and lounge are custom 7" Hickory planks with a natural finish.

Tempe Craftsman Kitchen

Davis Design

Large arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Modern home with pool

J. Kramer Corp.

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and green benchtop.

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly Kitchen 6

Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. (CKD, CBD, CR)

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This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, green splashback, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, with island and green benchtop.

Organic Kitchen

BRNS Design

Colorful refreshed kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and recessed.

A Baker's Delight

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Baker's Delight; this magnificent chefs kitchen has everything that you could dream about for your kitchen including a cooling rack for baking. The two large island with the cage chandeliers are the centerpiece to this kitchen which lead you into the cooking zone. The kitchen features a new sink and a prep sink both are located in front of their own window. We feature Subzero - Wolf appliances including a 36" 6 burner full range with oven, speed oven and steam oven for all your cooking needs. The islands are eucalyptus green one is set up for all her baking supplies including the cooling rack and the island offers a place to sit with your family. The flooring featured in this home are a rich luxury vinyl that has the appearance of hardwood floors but the cost savings is substantial over hardwood.

Faircrest Heights, Los Angeles CA - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

Eat-in Kitchen with Green 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!