Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with a triple-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Classic In-Frame Plain Front Frame Shaker – Chalfont St Giles

Handmade Kitchen Co

First of all, you are met with striking Crittal doors that open up to the brand-new kitchen. These modern doors connect the rooms and bring an industrial touch to the home. The kitchen wasn’t just a standalone project, it was a home renovation project where work was undertaken throughout the entire property. Working with Beth Clancy, an interior designer – we took on this amazing opportunity to translate our client’s dreams into reality within a beautiful village known as Chalfont St Giles. Kitchen vision: to take the best appliances, a rich deep green and brass finish, and combine it with our Classic In-Frame Shaker to create a timeless kitchen design. With ideas from us, the designer and the client themselves, this collaborative approach resulted in a rich deep green as the main colour for the cabinets and a versatile open-plan space that would suit all needs. Neptune Constable Green comes from the inspiration of 19th-century paintings. It’s a rich, inky colour that has been created with depth and love. This inky green takes on a dynamic character that further enhances the oak internals and the polished Heartly Grey quartz worktop found around the kitchen. Centering the kitchen around a larger-than-life island, this central showpiece has been expertly crafted to provide a social spot for family gatherings and entertainment. The focal point has to go to the Wolf 1216mm Sealed Burner Range Top with 6 Burners and Griddle and glass mirrored splashback. Many professional chefs choose gas cooking, simply because of the control. Wolf takes that control up a notch with this particular model, which includes six innovative burners, each dual-stacked with both upper and lower-tier flames. Other top-line cooking features include built-in appliances from Siemens that seamlessly integrate with the cabinetry and a Liebherr fridge freezer. A Westin Prime extractor was also added to the design and sits under a bespoke mantle that has been completed with a white-washed oak shelf. Something a little different and something we absolutely love! Adding to the shaker kitchen’s heritage, a Shaws sink completes the sink area. This iconic handcrafted fireclay sink is strategically placed beneath one of the beautiful windows. It not only enhances the kitchen’s charm but also provides practicality, complemented by a Quooker Classic Fusion in patinated brass and a Yardley bespoke rinse in patina brass. Beyond the endless storage solutions, is a bespoke bi-fold breakfast station, complete with white-washed oak shelves and a beautiful feature that can be bought into family life in the mornings. Enhance the centrepiece of your home beyond expectations, redefining the concept and functionality of utility spaces. This isn’t just a utility though, it opens up to more possibilities. An English charm that is made with simplicity and balance.

Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation

TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wellington with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Clares Kitchen

Home By Jacinta

Update to 1980's project builder home. Full redesign of kitchen opening through to meals area.
Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vieille Ville - Place du Palais de Justice - Nice

Casavog

Après travaux. Les meubles en hauteur sont arrêtés par un bandeau maçonné, ce qui apporte une sensation aérée à l'ensemble. Capacité de rangements multipliée par trois.

Classic In-Frame Plain Front Frame Shaker – Chalfont St Giles

Handmade Kitchen Co

Gold feature plinths

Lima Kitchens

Integrated appliances keep this kitchen design looking modern and sleek, and allows the bold colours to fill the room. Our customers love their new space and have enjoyed entertaining family and friends around their large island.

Park Lane Kitchen

Bill Davies Penny's Mill

Sleek, handle-less design with a metallic finish, achieved using car paint in a Porsche colour (note to self - don't try to re-invent the wheel)
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, white benchtop, metallic splashback and mirror splashback.

Green With Envy! Kitchen Renovation

TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wellington with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island and black benchtop.

CALEDONIA DEVERON SMOOTH PAINTED CAITHNESS SLATE

Ashley Ann Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Clares Kitchen

Home By Jacinta

Update to 1980's project builder home. Full redesign of kitchen opening through to meals area.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vieille Ville - Place du Palais de Justice - Nice

Casavog

Cuisine qui s'articule autour de l'îlot central. Réalisation sur-mesure d'un plateau bois teinté pour la prise des repas. Îlot revêtu d'une plaque aluminium gold. Meuble teinte sauge.

Classic In-Frame Plain Front Frame Shaker – Chalfont St Giles

Handmade Kitchen Co

Cotswold Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Open plan living/dining/kitchen in refurbished Cotswold country house
Large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

CALEDONIA DEVERON SMOOTH PAINTED CAITHNESS SLATE

Ashley Ann Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Colourful Country Kitchen

Pauline Ribbans Design - Kitchen Designer

Here is a kitchen with colour and texture combined to achieve a beautiful modern country look. With 2pac painted shaker doors and bamboo bench tops it really has an impact on the room. Storage was not compromised in any way with every cabinet revealing a clever storage feature.

Parkside pied à terre, South Kensington, SW7

Jemimah Barnett

Walls painted in Slaked Lime Mid #149 by Little Greene | Ceilings and coving painted in Loft White #222 by Little Greene | Featured cabinetry painted in Green Smoke #47 by Farrow & Ball - this seamless door design is called 'infinity moulding', and the upper cabinets have a reeded glass inset with oak internals | Ancillary cabinetry and woodwork is painted in Slaked Lime Deep #150 by Little Greene | Counters are Caeserstone 'Moorland Fog' | Stools from West Elm | Quooker kitchen tap in aged brass | Antiqued mirror splashback | Pendant lighting above the island is the Rubn 'Long John' Pendant in the 4 light size, with dark leather straps

Rénovation d'une cuisine et d'une entrée à Boulogne-Billancourt

Avéo Neuilly-sur-Seine

This is an example of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with green cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback, cement tiles and black benchtop.

Corner breakfast bar around the island

Lima Kitchens

This kitchen transformation is quite something. Having had 4 separate rooms, each dark, disorganised and counter intuitive, we have opened them all out to create a bright, organised and social kitchen family room.

Chantry House

Drew Forsyth & co

A large Open plan living kitchen with pantry to the left, boot room and utility behind. Combines a Laconche Stove with Miele appliances and quartz worktops. Painted handmade furniture with Farrow and Ball Paint

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Mirror 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!