Rustic Canyon Kitchen. Photo by Douglas Hill
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with terra-cotta floors, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and orange floor.

Graceful Kitchen

Amberth

This bright open-planed kitchen uses a smart mix of materials to achieve a contemporary classic look. Neolith Estatuario porcelain tiles has been used for the worktop and kitchen island, providing durability and a cost effective alternative to real marble. A built in sink and a single adjustable barazza tap maintains a minimal look. Matt Lacquered cabinetry provides a subtle contrast whilst wooden effect laminate carcass and shelving breaks up the look. Pocket doors allows flexibility with how the kitchen can be used and a glass splash back was used for a seamless look. David Giles

Chic Cottage Kitchen

Black Lacquer Design

Photo by Eron Rauch
Transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Bespoke Shaker Style Kitchen - North London

Smartstyle Interiors

Paul Winch Furness
Design ideas for a small traditional galley kitchen in Kent with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, granite benchtops, terra-cotta floors and beige benchtop.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Refacing - Paterson

Kitchen Tune-Up

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Diesel Social Kitchen

Scavolini

Rovere laccato tempera Grey, articolata su più livelli. Una proposta in monocromatica per interpretare personalità meno decise ma sempre coinvolgente e totalizzante. Grey tempera lacquered oak structured on several levels. A monochrome composition for expressing personalities that are more subtle but still vibrant and exciting.

Glenwood Green modern kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

Design ideas for a 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.

Craftsman Farmhouse

Interiors by J. Curry

Design ideas for 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.

Nouveau de Cuisine

Fitch Design Company

Beautiful eucalyptus green cabinetry showcases Rookwood Americana Pottery.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, a peninsula and brown floor.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The kitchen, dining, and living areas share a common space but are separated by steps which mirror the outside terrain. The levels help to define each zone and function. Deep green stain on wire brushed oak adds a richness and texture to the clean lined cabinets.

Cherokee Triangle Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Inspiration for a 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.

Barn Kitchen in Bedford

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

While renovating their home located on a horse farm in Bedford, NY, it wasn’t surprising this husband and wife (who also is an equestrian) wanted their house to have a “barn feel”. To start, sourced reclaimed wood was used on the walls, floors and ceiling beams. This traditional kitchen, designed by Paulette Gambacorta, features Bilotta Collection cabinetry in a flush flat panel custom green paint with a glaze on maple. An added detail of a “crossbuck” end on the peninsula was custom made from reclaimed wood and inspired by the look of barn doors. Reclaimed wood shelves on iron brackets replaced upper cabinets for easy access. The marble countertops have a hand cut edge detail to resemble the look of when the stone was first quarried. An antique carpenter’s work bench was restored by the builder, for use as an island and extra work station. An apron front sink and a wains panel backsplash completed the barn look and feel. Bilotta Designer: Paulette Gambacorta Builder: Doug Slater, D.A.S. Custom Builders Interior Designer: Reza Nouranian, Reza Nouranian Design, LLC Architect: Rich Granoff Photo Credit:Peter Krupenye

Turn of the Century Kitchen Remodel

Spectrum Design Group

Cory Rodeheaver
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

North Greenwich Cottage Renovation

Significant Homes LLC

Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

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/

Hudson NY B&B

Wolf & Wing Interior Design

Scott Benedict
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and white benchtop.

Nid sous les zincs

WOM DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, a peninsula, white floor and beige benchtop.

Cherokee Triangle Kitchen

Centered Interiors

Design ideas for a 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.

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!