Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakefront Kitchen Remodel - Range with Hood

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

Victoria McHugh Photography Lakeside Custom Cabinetry,LLC Chris Hummel Construction Vogler Metalwork & Design A huge amount of functional storage space was designed into an otherwise small kitchen through the use of purpose built, custom cabinetry. The homeowner knew exactly how she wanted to organize her kitchen tools. A knife drawer was specially made to fit her collection of knives. The open shelving on the range side serves as easy access to her cookware as well as a garbage pullout. We were able to relocate and center the range and copper range hood made by Vogler Metalworks by removing a center island and replacing it with a honed black granite countertop peninsula. The subway tile backsplash on the sink wall is taken up to the soffit with the exception of dark bull nose used to frame the wall sconce made by Vaughn. The kitchen also serves as an informal entryway from the lake and exterior brick patio so the homeowners were desperate to have a way to keep shoes from being scattered on the floor. We took an awkward corner and fitted it with custom built cabinetry that housed not only the family's shoes but kitty litter, dog leashes, car keys, sun hats, and lotions.

California Cottage in Altadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a peninsula, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood floors.

Viking Appliances

AJ Madison

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Glenwood Green modern kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bring in the light - Genesee home

Constructive Builders

Opened up and refreshed the kitchen in this 1980s era home in Genesee, Colorado.
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Sage Green Kitchen Unit Close Up

Inara Home Imagery

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, a peninsula and brown floor.

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.

Glenwood Green modern kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Craftsman Farmhouse

Interiors by J. Curry

This is an example of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Green Lake

TBH Sterling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Apartment for a Movie Fan

Lisa Pyshneva Studio

This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with green cabinets, concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

California Cottage in Altadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a peninsula, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood floors.

Lula Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Harvey Jones Portfolio

Harvey Jones Kitchens

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets and a peninsula.

Kitchen Renovation Project in Spring Hill (Timber Pines)

DCI Home Improvements

A great example of use of color in a kitchen space. We utilized seafoam green and light wood stained cabinets in this renovation in Spring Hill, FL. Other features include a double dishwasher and oversized subway tile.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula and green floor.

Retro Kitchen Remodel

Chicago Kitchen Cabinet

A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pull-out drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Historic Grapevine Ranch

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photos By: Jen Burner
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

European modern meets Burbank farmhouse bungalow.

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and a Peninsula 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!