Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

ImComingHome

S.Flynn Design + Build

The original kitchen was dated and small for the homeowner’s large family. Space was a top priority for our clients, so to give them some much-needed room to spread out, we tore down the walls enclosing the kitchen and shifted it to where the dining room once stood. This allowed us to design a massive kitchen island, ensuring all family members fit comfortably. First, we painted the cabinets a calming green. Then, we mixed materials throughout the kitchen for an eclectic, collected look. Looking closely, you’ll see we mixed wood tones. We used a natural oak on the floor and a coffee stain on the cabinets, island, and table. We also mixed metals, a characteristic in many of our designs. In the kitchen, we used black, polished nickel, and gold. When mixing metals, we strive to achieve a ping-pong effect, purposefully skipping materials so the eye moves effortlessly around the room. For example, we placed gold wall sconces above the sink and gold hardware on the cabinets below, using polished nickel on the faucet in between the two. To further play off French country design, we laid a brick-shaped tile in a soft, subtle neutral tone. Real brick would have been too red and harsh in this space, so we went with a milder approach. Complimenting the tile, we also mixed standard shaker cabinet fronts with slim shaker insets for a soft, elegant detail.

SKYCROFT KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

Cabinetry in a fresh, green color with accents of rift oak evoke a mid-century aesthetic that blends with the rest of the home.
Small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

KitchenCRATE Custom Arrowwood Drive

kitchen & bath CRATE

KitchenCRATE Custom Arrowwood Drive | Countertop: Bedrosians Glacier White Quartzite | Backsplash: Bedrosians Cloe Tile in White | Sink: Blanco Diamond Super Single Bowl in Concrete Gray | Faucet: Kohler Simplice Faucet in Matte Black | Cabinet Paint (Perimeter Uppers): Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray in Eggshell | Cabinet Paint (Lowers): Sherwin-Williams Adaptive Shade in Eggshell | Cabinet Paint (Island): Sherwin-Williams Rosemary in Eggshell | Wall Paint: Sherwin-Williams Pearly White in Eggshell | For more visit: https://kbcrate.com/kitchencrate-custom-arrowwood-drive-in-riverbank-ca-is-complete/

Creighton Woods

Judith Balis Interiors

We used a beautiful and earthy sage green on the cabinets, warm wood on the floors, island, floatng shelves, and back of glass cabinets for added warmth.

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 and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen - Howell, MI

User

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Цвет и геометрия в квартире для юной девушки

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Дизайн - Юлия Лаузер, декоратор - Наталья Вебер
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cherokee Triangle Kitchen

Centered Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Wynnewood Garden Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

Dark Green Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green kitchen shows how Tom Howley can create a kitchen where everything has a place and can be easily accessed. Integrated appliances and bespoke storage minimise clutter and glass fronted cabinetry with subtle lighting provides plenty of opportunity to display both attractive essentials and pieces of art.

Denver Custom Home - Brick, Classic

AJ Kirkegaard Contractors

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Claremont Cottage

The Interiors Project

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Vineyard Parade Home

Studio McGee

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Retro Redneck

Laura Potter Designs

Amy Jeanchaiyaphum from "Eye Love Photo"
Photo of a small country eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

2015 photos, Classic Country Hutch, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

A pretty hutch tucked into the corner of the kitchen serves as a message center and beverage bar. Old Denim finish on knotty pine gives the unique blue/green color. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Springfield

Bromley: Modern Kitchen/ Diner Extension

JMDesign

A modern Kitchen/ diner extension in sage green and bone Corian
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and a peninsula.

Cape Cod Premium Alder Beach Style Kitchen with Peninsula

Caves Kitchens

To maximize storage in this small space we retrofitted the drawers to go around the gas line. To have more counter top surface we stole a few inches from the adjacent room which made all the difference for this small kitchen!

Kitchen - Window View of Lake

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Connelly

Millwork Visions, LLC

Susan Whisman
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Eat-in Kitchen with Green 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!