Davonport Holkham shaker-style cabinetry with exposed butt hinges was chosen for a classic look and its smaller proportions in this Victorian country kitchen. Hand painted in a beautiful light stone (Slate 11 – from Paint & Paper Library) and heritage green (Farrow & Ball’s studio green), the colour scheme provides the perfect canvas for the antique-effect brushed brass accessories. A traditional style white porcelain butler sink with brass taps is positioned in front of the large sash window, providing a stylish focal point when you enter the room. Then at the heart of the kitchen is a freestanding-style island (topped with the same white quartz worktop as the rest of the room). Designed with plenty of storage in the way of cupboards and drawers (as well as breakfast bar seating for 2), it acts as a prep table that is positioned in easy reach of the professional quality Miele induction hob and ovens. These elements help nod to the heritage of the classic country kitchen that would have originally been found in the property. Out of the main cooking zone, but in close proximity to seating on the island, a breakfast cupboard/drinks cabinet houses all of Mr Edward’s coffee gadgets at worktop level. Above, several shelves finished with opulent mirrored glass and back-lit lights showcase the couples’ selection of fine cut glassware. This creates a real wow feature in the evening and can be seen from the couples’ large round walnut dining table which is positioned with views of the English-country garden. The overall style of the kitchen is classic, with a very welcoming and homely feel. It incorporates pieces of charming antique furniture with the clean lines of the hand painted Davonport cabinets marrying the old and the new.

Modern Eclectic Main Floor Remodel

Model Remodel

Green and white kitchen with large kitchen island and commercial range with custom range hood
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

South Dublin Renovation

Shalford Interiors

The owners of this South Dublin period family home have relocated their kitchen to create a bright and bespoke new design – a total transformation from its predecessor. The bespoke 30mm solid wood cabinetry features stepped Shaker doors and solid oak internals. The cabinetry has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball French Grey, creating an elegant, calming space. The open shelving over the sink with the mirror finish is a key element of the design, which allows for the natural light to reflect around the room, giving views of the beautiful exposed brick feature from all angles. Aged brass handles complete the look.

West Point Kitchen

Franco Design Group

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Design SW17

Chantel Elshout Studio

Kitchen & Dining space renovation in SW17. A traditional kitchen painted in Little Greene Company - Sage Green and complemented with gorgeous Antique Bronze accents.

Faircrest Heights, Los Angeles CA - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

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.

Traditional Style Kitchen Inspiration

Everingham Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

Queens Park House

EMR Architecture

Juliet Murphy
Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and grey splashback.

Kitchen

Porth Architects, Ltd.

The kitchen is open to the dining room. It is aurmented by a large pantry. Roger Wade photo.
Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farm House Retreat

BKC of Westfield

BKC of Westfield
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Craftsman Kitchen in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tavern Style Remodel

WS Design

Disguised broom storage, spice pullout and other fun accessories are hidden behind the cabinet doors.
Large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hudson NY, Vly Studio Interiors

Todd Norwood Studio, Inc.

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Photo of a midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

1100 Dawn View

Hickory Homes of Georgia

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green cabinets.

Country meets Contemporary in this Rural Santuary

Ourso Designs

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Cole Valley San Francisco

Maquette Interior Design

Liz Daly
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Tour | Holkham Beautifully Bespoke Victorian Renovation

Davonport Kitchen & Home

The kitchen-diner in this Victorian semi-detached property in south-west London was designed to meet the functional and lifestyle needs of the client, as well as being ergonomically efficient. Being avid entertainers, the couple wanted their new room to accommodate seating for up to 8 people, a traditional-style dresser and a bar area for making cocktails. ‘Holkham’ shaker-style cabinetry was chosen for its simplicity and pared-back feel. The uncomplicated design and focus on proportion make it a perfect fit for smaller kitchens. Using the space either side of the original fireplace, the kitchen accommodates a large semi-glazed dresser as well as a small bar area which is topped with the same natural stone worktop, and is within easy reach of the fridge and dining table. A banquette on the opposite side of the room was designed to provide additional space-saving seating and helps to balance the amount of furniture in the room without it feeling overcrowded. The banquette seating is hand painted in the same colour as the kitchen cabinetry to help make the room appear longer, whilst also providing additional seating around the large family dining table. A dresser unit with bi-folding cabinet doors also maximises the amount of storage in this smaller room: designed and made to fit perfectly inside the alcove alongside the original Victorian fireplace. Hand painted in calming Little Greene’s Sage Green, the room scheme combines natural stone, glass and oak elements which evoke a feeling of nature and space, helping the room flow seamlessly into the outdoor area beyond the traditional-style French doors.

Beverly Place - Breakfast Nook

Studio Sarah Willmer Architecture

Banquette at Kitchen Photography by Sharon Risedorph In Collaboration with designer and client Stacy Eisenmann. For questions on this project please contact Stacy at Eisenmann Architecture. (www.eisenmannarchitecture.com)

Cleveland Park Renovation

MPR Architecture

Kitchen with eat-in banquette
Photo of a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Irvine Embolden x IKEA Remodel

Embolden Designer Doors, LLC

IKEA Sektion cabinet boxes with Embolden Designer Doors : SuperMatte SHAKER in Sage. Gold bar pulls and pullout faucet. Organic, Traditional, Functional.

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!