Glazed oak cabinet with LED lights painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green maximise the space by making the most of the high ceilings. The unified colour also creates a more spacious feeling. Pine table with chapel chair hint at the origins of the house as an old chapel with the limestone flooring adding to the rustic feel.

Whitmore Gardens

Claudia Urvois Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Avenue Hill

Allanah Vann

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Parisian design in London - Silverton Project

Mon Concept Habitation - London

At this Fulham home, the family kitchen was entirely redesigned to bring light and colour to the fore! The forest green kitchen units by John Lewis of Hungerford combine perfectly with the powder pink Moroccan tile backsplash from Mosaic Factory.

Island with seating

Kettle Co. Kitchens

A seated area in any Island is perfect for entertaining while preparing that special meal.
Inspiration for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Jade Onyx Backsplash and Chateaux Blanc Quartzite Countertop

Aria Stone Gallery

Mint green and retro appliances marry beautifully in this charming and colorful 1950's inspired kitchen. Featuring a White Jade Onyx backsplash, Chateaux Blanc Quartzite countertop, and an Onyx Emitis custom table, this retro kitchen is sure to take you down memory lane.

Vintage Minneapolis

Locale Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

British Stoves - Landhausküche

British Stoves

Englische Landhausküche mit Rangecooker, individuell gebaut.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Dusseldorf with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Rustic Kitchen Sage

Volpe Enterprises, Inc.

Linda McManus Images
Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with green cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Thatched Cottage

Fawn Interiors Studio

Our first project for this thatched cottage (approx age: 250 years old) was a challenging one. Although the property is old, the owners wanted a environment full of all modern conveniences, including an electric Aga. It was a full renovation of the kitchen, including space planning to create an easy-to-use family kitchen with lots of storage, overseeing the removal of the old kitchen and the installation of the handmade shaker kitchen, sourcing all the ironmongery, lighting and appliances and having the polished marble work surface installed. Ph: Paul Stubberfield

Woodford Square

Juliet Murphy Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with light hardwood floors, beige floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, yellow splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Arlington Home Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

Full custom, inset arch and flat front cabinets. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors.
Design ideas for a large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Country Living 2012

Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Kitchen updated with open shelving and free-standing furniture. photo by Alec Hemer.
Design ideas for a country separate kitchen in Austin with open cabinets, green cabinets and coloured appliances.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Park Slope Brownstone 4

Ben Herzog

Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Vintage Minneapolis

Locale Design Build

Mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

SMEG FAB28

Smeg Nordic

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors, no island and orange floor.

French Chateau Poolhouse

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths

Alise O'Brien Photography
Design ideas for a traditional open plan kitchen in St Louis with green cabinets, coloured appliances and multi-coloured splashback.

English Farmhouse Kitchen Unfitted British

Robinson Interiors

A British client requested an 'unfitted' look. Robinson Interiors was called in to help create a space that appeared built up over time, with vintage elements. For this kitchen reclaimed wood was used along with three distinctly different cabinet finishes (Stained Wood, Ivory, and Vintage Green), multiple hardware styles (Black, Bronze and Pewter) and two different backsplash tiles. We even used some freestanding furniture (A vintage French armoire) to give it that European cottage feel. A fantastic 'SubZero 48' Refrigerator, a British Racing Green Aga stove, the super cool Waterstone faucet with farmhouse sink all hep create a quirky, fun, and eclectic space! We also included a few distinctive architectural elements, like the Oculus Window Seat (part of a bump-out addition at one end of the space) and an awesome bronze compass inlaid into the newly installed hardwood floors. This bronze plaque marks a pivotal crosswalk central to the home's floor plan. Finally, the wonderful purple and green color scheme is super fun and definitely makes this kitchen feel like springtime all year round! Masterful use of Pantone's Color of the year, Ultra Violet, keeps this traditional cottage kitchen feeling fresh and updated.

HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION

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Jason Varney
Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!