Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Green Dream

Adapt Interior Design

Green dream kitchen, built-in dining nook, ample storage, shaker cabinets, classic light fixtures, custom hood surround, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring, quartz countertop, subway backsplash

A Thoughtful Family Haven

Kitchen Mania

Having recently renovated their 1920's Grey Lynn bungalow it was time to update the kitchen space too. With a small young family and busy careers the brief was to create a kitchen that looked 'lived in' rather than a 'show-home' space. This was achieved with open shelving, baskets and floating shelves which could hold the family treasures - also a lovely pop of colour with the accessories included pulling it all together. The kitchen features colours and materials that compliment each other beautifully with cabinetry in Melteca Bayleaf with laser edging and Natural Oak for the breakfast bar and a coffee nook as well as a sturdy benchtop made from stainless steel with a Rimex Square finish. The handles and tap were chosen in a black profile to modernise the space without over complicating it. Overall a lovely family kitchen that everyone enjoys and spends a lot of time in, especially with the excellent open planned access to the back yard.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Philadelphia Custom Kitchen and Laundry

Airy Kitchens

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.

Fort Street Kitchen

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Hobart with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Prospect park residence

IntraBuild

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dream Kitchen

Jennifer Ryan Design

A simple home becomes fabulous! New black windows, flooring, trim, paint, a 3 sided fireplace, and a whole new kitchen and dining room. A dream come true...

Walford Road

RUSSIAN FOR FISH

Peter Landers
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Brooklyn Kitchen Renovation

Azy LaBelle Design

Our overall design concept for the renovation of this space was to optimize the functional space for a family of five and accentuate the existing window. In the renovation, we eliminated a huge centrally located kitchen island which acted as an obstacle to the feeling of the space and focused on creating an elegant and balanced plan promoting movement, simplicity and precisely executed details. We held strong to having the kitchen cabinets, wherever possible, float off the floor to give the subtle impression of lightness avoiding a bottom heavy look. The cabinets were painted a pale tinted green to reduce the empty effect of light flooding a white kitchen leaving a softness and complementing the gray tiles. To integrate the existing dining room with the kitchen, we simply added some classic dining chairs and a dynamic light fixture, juxtaposing the geometry of the boxy kitchen with organic curves and triangular lights to balance the clean design with an inviting warmth.

Cheerful Open Concept Kitchen, Millburn, NJ

Clawson Architects, LLC

Retracting pocket doors are allow appliances to be concealed when not in use and reduce counter clutter. Woodharbor Signature line for Clawson Cabinets. I often refer to this area as the self help zone. Where family members and guests alike can help themselves to a cup of coffee or toast their bagel without getting into the cooks main work space.

Hillwood Pool House

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a small country galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Prospect park residence

IntraBuild

Mid-sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

IA Design Expo Showroom

IA Design Group

Medallion Cabinetry, LG Appliances
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mickey's Kitchen

Kitchens And More

Photographer: David Livingston
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Eric S. Perry Design & Build, Inc.

We do a lot of white cabinets these days so It's always fun to change things up a bit. I love the contrasts!..
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Dream Kitchen

Jennifer Ryan Design

A simple home becomes fabulous! New black windows, flooring, trim, paint, a 3 sided fireplace, and a whole new kitchen and dining room. A dream come true...

Wakefield Sage Green

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Wakefield Colour: Sage Green Worktops: Carrara Quartz and Oak worktops
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

City Residence

Claudia Martin, ASID

Photo by: Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, quartz benchtops, blue splashback and cement tile splashback.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Cement Tile Splashback 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!