A full kitchen renovation including addition of skylights transformed a previously darker and tricky workspace into a light and bright entertainers kitchen.

Barrows Road

Joy Street Design

This classic Tudor home in Oakland was given a modern makeover with an interplay of soft and vibrant color, bold patterns, and sleek furniture. The classic woodwork and built-ins of the original house were maintained to add a gorgeous contrast to the modern decor. Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-tudor-home-renovation

Loung Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional Kitchen with Formal Style
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, travertine floors, with island, orange floor and beige benchtop.

oceanside beach house

In Situ Architecture

photo by david papazian
Design ideas for a beach style open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, black appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Bucks County Cottage Kitchen

Bare Root Design Studio

A modest budget doesn't have to mean dull. Interior and kitchen designer, Nancy Gracia incorporated some key details that make this charming cottage kitchen come to life. Exposed dovetails, hand glazed custom cabinetry and smart layout are just some of the custom features this space offers. Photography: Joe Kyle

Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Cobble Hill Townhouse

Aman Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Cream Country Kitchen, Chesham

Fine Fitted Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Trenance

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Cardiff with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

HAMPTONS LIVING

Aspect Cabinetmakers

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, white benchtop and no island.

Point Loma Remodel

Design InSite

Ian Cummings
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with no island, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink and porcelain floors.

Woodside Model Home

Nandina Home & Design

A mid-sized transitional open-concept house that impresses with its warm, neutral color palette combined with splashes of purple, green, and blue hues. An eat-in kitchen is given visual boundaries and elegant materials serves as a welcome replacement for a classic dining room with a round, wooden table paired with sage green wooden and upholstered dining chairs, and large, glass centerpieces, and a chandelier. The kitchen is clean and elegant with shaker cabinets, pendant lighting, a large island, and light-colored granite countertops to match the light-colored flooring. Home designed by Aiken interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. They serve Augusta, Georgia, as well as Columbia and Lexington, South Carolina. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: http://nandinahome.com/portfolio/woodside-model-home/

Frenchman's Creek

Dreamstar Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback and panelled appliances.

Arlington II

Jay Baker Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Toronto Kitchen

Chantry Kitchens

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Baker

Counter Culture Cabinetry

Elizabeth Fitzzaland
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

walker zanger

Select Surfaces Vail

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Seaford Kitchen

Oceanside Cabinetry Corp.

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

квартира в Филях

Design Interior Project

авторы: Михаил и Дмитрий Ганевич
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and red benchtop.

Green Kitchen with Beige 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!