Scott Hargis Photography
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

New build oak framed cottage - Herefordshire

Border Oak Ltd

Inspiration for a country single-wall kitchen in West Midlands with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Country eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and green cabinets.

MARIDOR

LUPO Design et Agencement d'Espaces

Small modern separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, pink floor and brown benchtop.

Two Story Takeover

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Frenchs Forest

User

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown benchtop, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

North East Kitchen Remodel

Craftworks Home Remodeling and Improvements

jeff amram photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Beaver Creek Re-Creation

Cohen Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchens

Arizona Designs Kitchens and Baths

Another view of the red island with butcher block top.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Painted Green Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Denash Photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch C.K.D. French country kitchen with marble countertops and white tile backsplash throughout. Mouser cabinets cover a built-in stainless steel bottom freezer refrigerator. Ornate mouldings and simplicity. Deep sink with sconce on each side. Tiled floors. Craft Art island top. Marble perimeter top. Chandelier above island, bead board below. Arched windows, subway tiled wall.

Capitol Hill Kitchen

Gaspar's Construction

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and wood benchtops.

Character for a New Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

Homeowner did a complete overhaul remodel of their home, after the area surrounding it was devastated by a straight-line winds & a tornado. Their contractor custom-made the island top, wood hood and farm sink base out of the downed trees from their property.

French country

Driftwood Studio, Inc

Inspiration for an u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete 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, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Punchards Down

Green Bird Workshop

The gorgeous shade of Craig & Rose hand painted door and drawer fronts blends tastefully with our solid oak worktops, floating shelves and scooped handle design in this Totnes kitchen.

Montmartre

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Audrey et Romain

Charlotte Fequet

Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Wood Benchtops 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!