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.

Wolsey Drive - Kingston upon Thames

Metre Squared Architecture

Ground floor extension of an end-of-1970s property. Making the most of an open-plan space with fitted furniture that allows more than one option to accommodate guests when entertaining. The new rear addition has allowed us to create a clean and bright space, as well as to optimize the space flow for what originally were dark and cramped ground floor spaces.

Classic and Contemporary Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A kitchen combining classic and contemporary elements. Streamlined doors with timber veneer shaker doors and a marble benchtop (Aabescato Vagli). Photographer: Pablo Veiga

Retro Kitchen Remodel in Humboldt Park Chicago

Chi Renovation & Design

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. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. 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. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/

Bromley: Modern Kitchen/ Diner Extension

JMDesign

A modern Kitchen/ diner extension in sage green and bone Corian
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and a peninsula.

Cape Cod Premium Alder Beach Style Kitchen with Peninsula

Caves Kitchens

To maximize storage in this small space we retrofitted the drawers to go around the gas line. To have more counter top surface we stole a few inches from the adjacent room which made all the difference for this small kitchen!

Retreat with Ocean Views

Joel Gross Architectural & Residential Photography

Joel Gross Architectural and Residential Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, green cabinets and a peninsula.

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.

Shaker Kitchen in Shaker Green

Irving sykes kitchens and fine furniture

Inspiration for a transitional galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sage Kitchen Full view

Heartland Building & Design

This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Classic St. Paul Kitchen Remodel

Style & Structure

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and brown floor.

West Point Kitchen

Franco Design Group

This is an example of a small single-wall eat-in kitchen in St Louis with green cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and white splashback.

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.

Cherokee Triangle Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

The Brosen Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Woodbury Neighborhood Home Remodel - Des Moines, IA

Crose & Lemke Construction

Paul Gates Photography
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop, shaker cabinets and green cabinets.

Farmhouse in Troy, MI

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Studio parisien avec un air de maison de campagne

Parisdinterieur

Paris d'intérieur
Photo of a scandinavian u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and brown benchtop.

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!