Shaker doors set within a traditional frame, with detailed joinery and brass handles. Colour-matched to Stable Green. Calacatta worktops.
This is an example of a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Belfast Sink with Striking Gold Tap

Oliver Green Kitchens Ltd

Belfast sink with striking gold tap nestled between Silestone Quartz work surfaces.
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Southeast Texas Starter Home

Christina Muhlestein

This kitchen features refinished kitchen cabinets in Bottle Green with light Fantasy Brown granite countertops. Fantasy Brown is typically on the cheaper end of granite but after looking at four locations we found the perfect slab that featured light colors with swirls of green, blue, and blush. Countertops: Fantasy Brown, $50/sf installed Paint: Bottle Green

Kitchen

Atelier Roux

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

European modern meets Burbank farmhouse bungalow.

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Who said that a Burbank bungalow home needs to be doll and old fashioned. In this Burbank remodeling project we took this 1200sq. bungalow home and turned it to a wonderful mixture of European modern kitchen space and calm transitional modern farmhouse furniture and flooring. The kitchen was a true challenge since space was a rare commodity, but with the right layout storage and work space became abundant. A floating 5' long sitting area was constructed and even the back face of the cabinets was used for wine racks. Exterior was updated as well with new black windows, new stucco over layer and new light fixtures all around. both bedrooms were fitted with huge 10' sliding doors overlooking the green backyard.

Olive Green & Sustainable Bamboo

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Hunting Lodge Cherokee Plantation

Lancaster Interior Design

Photo of a country single-wall kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, brick floors, no island, red floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Gem

Esslinger Design Company

Cabinet paint color: Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Projet Dubois

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, no island, white benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floor.

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.

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.

Hide & Seek House

Cathie Hong Interiors

We lovingly named this project our Hide & Seek House. Our clients had done a full home renovation a decade prior, but they realized that they had not built in enough storage in their home, leaving their main living spaces cluttered and chaotic. They commissioned us to bring simplicity and order back into their home with carefully planned custom casework in their entryway, living room, dining room and kitchen. We blended the best of Scandinavian and Japanese interiors to create a calm, minimal, and warm space for our clients to enjoy.

"Hart" of the House

HyggeHus

This is a major, comprehensive kitchen remodel on a home over 100 years old. 14" solid brick exterior walls and ornate architraves that replicate the original architraves which were preserved around the historic residence.

Sage Shaker Slim Kitchen

Northern Contours

Northern Contours' 3D Laminate Shaker Slim doors in the color Sage create a serene space. It pairs well with the matte black hardware, white counters, and a unique geometric backsplash.

Sage Shaker Slim Kitchen

Northern Contours

Northern Contours' 3D Laminate Shaker Slim doors in the color Sage create a serene space. It pairs well with the matte black hardware, white counters, and a unique geometric backsplash.

Kitchen Diner Extension London 1930's Semi

The Stratton Interior Collective

Large Kitchen Diner Herringbone Parquet flooring Crittal Style doors
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

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.

Wild Rose - Aliso

Well Done Building & Design

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Interior Design - Birmingham, MI.

Dan Davis Design

Color was added to a custom kitchen to help pull the feel of the rest of the house into the cooking area. We cladl the hood in copper and had the island and hood painted green and added pendant lighting. Our clients are art collectors and these two pieces in the background bring a happy note as well.

Kitchen Island, cabinets and workspace

Braden Construction, Inc.

Large center island, medium color flat-panel lower drawers, and campground green upper cabinets.
Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets and 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!