More than just a kitchen, this beautifully spacious and light room makes this Classic English Kitchen by Hutton England a space for living, lounging, cooking & dining. The large 5 oven Aga nestled beneath the grande faux mantle and the oak accents give this room a warm, homely feel. The classic english styling of the room is further emphasised by the simplicity of the pallette; the softness of the light grey cabinets balances the bold, deep green of the island complementing the natural spledour of the granite which ranges from rich emeralds to dark british racing greens. A suite of larders and integrated fridge freezers at the other side of the island add a bold splash of our customers flair and personality whilst reflecting the lighter greens of the granite opposite. A refreshing change from the more fashionable calm grey's and cool blue's, this dramatic and atmospheric space shows just how diverse our Classic English Kitchens can look and if you want to be a little different, you can be.

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Small Transitional White Kitchen with Mobile Island
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

This is an example of 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.

California Dreaming Kitchen & Dining

Linette Dai Design

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Honolulu White

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photographer: Augie Salbosa
Design ideas for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and green benchtop.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Staging Ideas

Lifeseven Photography

Dekora Staging
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Calgary with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, tile benchtops, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and green benchtop.

Hanover Farmhouse Kitchen

Denyne Designs

This stunning and spacious kitchen is replete with unique hand-crafted features such as built-ins, a one-of-a-kind beverage station and custom moldings. The Shaker cabinetry with inset doors and beadboard accents provides an authentic farmhouse look and feel, while the gray, yellow and terracotta color scheme adds contrast and an element of colorful flair. The Butterfly Green granite countertops are offset by butcher block countertops, tying in with the other wood elements within the space. Stainless-steel lighting and appliances, a farmhouse sink, and pot filler are modern conveniences perfect for cooking and entertaining.

Mount Bonnell Antiqued

CG&S Design-Build

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, travertine floors, with island and green benchtop.

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.

Chicago Bungalow

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©Amy Braswell
Arts and crafts eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Ridgeview Historic Craftsman

Hive Home

Since it was built in 1910 by Alfred and Grace Hare this home has been lovingly cared for by it’s past and present owners, and for that care it was declared a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument. The home’s charm is everywhere: stone porch, shingles, original wood wainscoting and trims, glass buffet, but our clients’ young family had desperately outgrown the tiny kitchen. With thought, care, and quality workmanship an addition at the rear afforded them a new kitchen and main bedroom suite. Hive Home designed the kitchen to marry modern function with the home’s historic whimsy, creating a fresh space that feels right at home. The main bath is a soothing respite with a custom colored historic tile floor and a generous shower space. So many subtle details were decided on (keep an eye out for the hares), and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. We hope our clients love their new space for many happy years to come!

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Skandia Design and Remodeling

Completed custom renovation of a farmhouse outside of Portland, Oregon. Stacked upper cabinets with glass doors & the island has an accent granite countertop while the main cabinets have a solid black countertop.

Tudor home

Baywolf Dalton, Inc.

Rutt cabinetry provides for very custom details and specialized storage. Beaded inset doors and drawers are just proud of the face frame.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and green benchtop.

Tiny House Rescued

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Matt Adema Media
Small arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Downtown Condo Oasis

Barbara Dalton Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Sharon NH Kitchen

John Stanek Custom Builders, Inc.

On-Site Photography Nancy Belluscio
Arts and crafts kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink and green benchtop.

McMillan Project

Panhandle Cabinets

New Wellborn Kitchen Cabinets with Wasabi Quartzite countertops. One of my favorite projects I've done so far
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and green benchtop.

Made in Michigan

Meadowlark Design+Build

Custom cabinetry using mixed woods from the clients mill in Michigan add loads of storage capability and are a piece of art as well. Design and Construction by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland. Stair railing by Drew Kyte of Kyte Metalwerks.

Breakfast Nook

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and 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!