Tom Howley have taken the hand-painted shaker kitchen and re-invented it for the modern home. Designed to be different, and built by hand using only the finest materials, this shaker kitchen can be made to suit your exact requirements; from bespoke cabinetry, quartz island and co-ordinating curved seating, to an exclusive selection of paint colours, every inch is testament to Tom Howley’s commitment to quality.

Elmwood Village

Jon Tober - Designer at Artisan Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Midwestern Farm

Northworks Architects + Planners

Located on a large farm in southern Wisconsin, this family retreat focuses on the creation of large entertainment spaces for family gatherings. The main volume of the house is comprised of one space, combining the kitchen, dining, living area and custom bar. All spaces can be enjoyed within a new custom timber frame, reminiscent of local agrarian structures. In the rear of the house, a full size ice rink is situated under an open-air steel structure for full enjoyment throughout the long Wisconsin winter. A large pool terrace and game room round out the entertain spaces of the home. Photography by Reagen Taylor

Bright & Airy Kitchen Renovation

Cambridge Row | Design & Renovation

Cambridge Row Design & Renovation, Melissa Parsons Photography An old, outdated kitchen was transformed into a light, airy kitchen with green cabinetry and light counters. Polished chrome and industrial pendants add hints of modern to classic farmhouse details like subway tile and shaker cabinets.

Elegant Pasadena Kitchen Renovation

Ederra Design Studio

Peter Valli
Mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Bold Colors

R Jones Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Roof Top Addition

Bondeko

Reclaimed lumber counter top. In the process of opening the client's roof to install a 3rd floor addition, we removed joists. These same joists were used to create the counter top.

Eat-In Kitchen

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Window to nature

Christine Suzuki, ASID, LEED AP

Beautiful view to nature created with additional and enlarged windows, soothing textures of granite counters, soft glass green acrylic cabinets, mosaic tile. Two islands separate dining/entertaining from work area. Photo by Roger Turk

Row House Renovation, Queen Village

Jibe Design

A blackened steel beam supports the upper stories. We opened the kitchen to the garden with a full glass wall.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hunting Lodge

Haley's For Your Home

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Langley Historical Farmhouse - Kitchen

PlaidFox Studio

This 100-year-old farmhouse underwent a complete head-to-toe renovation. Partnering with Home Star BC we painstakingly modernized the crumbling farmhouse while maintaining its original west coast charm. The only new addition to the home was the kitchen eating area, with its swinging dutch door, patterned cement tile and antique brass lighting fixture. The wood-clad walls throughout the home were made using the walls of the dilapidated barn on the property. Incorporating a classic equestrian aesthetic within each room while still keeping the spaces bright and livable was one of the projects many challenges. The Master bath - formerly a storage room - is the most modern of the home's spaces. Herringbone white-washed floors are partnered with elements such as brick, marble, limestone and reclaimed timber to create a truly eclectic, sun-filled oasis. The gilded crystal sputnik inspired fixture above the bath as well as the sky blue cabinet keep the room fresh and full of personality. Overall, the project proves that bolder, more colorful strokes allow a home to possess what so many others lack: a personality!

Belgrave

Noel Dempsey Design

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Beachway

Paul Alexander Kitchens

A beautiful in-frame kitchen manufactured by our British supplier Stoneham in there 'Penshurst' range. A solid wood Oak painted door with inner cock beading, really sets this kitchen apart and painted in Farrow & Ball colours. The island is over 4m in length and offers the perfect breakfast bar fro 4 people to enjoy tea and coffee int he mornings. But the real 'wow' factor comes from the tall bank of units, that contain a hidden drink station and bar area behind mirrored pocket doors. With the rich walnut veneer interiors contrasting beautifully with the external door colour. Either side of them are two secret hidden doors, one leading to the utility room and the other leading to the children's playroom. No detail was left un-turned.

Timeless Classic

Drew Forsyth & co

Stunning brass handles and taps just adds that bit of class to finish off and accentuate the roman blinds.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Whitcomb Place

McNeill Baker Design Associates

The finishing touches for this Kitchen include custom made stools with hand-painted fabric; a tin ceiling, glazed brick back splash, and Bevelo pendants. The large wood armoire is actually the paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer towers.

箱の家

有限会社家づくり舎ファミリー

Inspiration for a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Brittany Cottage

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Troy Thies Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, blue splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

French Industrial Residence

Beyond Kitchens

Photographer: Marit Williams Photography
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright & Airy Kitchen Renovation

Cambridge Row | Design & Renovation

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!