Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Springfield Meadow

Kite Creative

We are regenerating for a better future. And here is how. Kite Creative – Renewable, traceable, re-useable and beautiful kitchens We are designing and building contemporary kitchens that are environmentally and sustainably better for you and the planet. Helping to keep toxins low, improve air quality, and contribute towards reducing our carbon footprint. The heart of the house, the kitchen, really can look this good and still be sustainable, ethical and better for the planet. In our first commission with Greencore Construction and Ssassy Property, we’ve delivered an eco-kitchen for one of their Passive House properties, using over 75% sustainable materials

Cheerful Open Concept Kitchen, Millburn, NJ

Clawson Architects, LLC

Deep roll trays and organizing tray dividers are hidden behind large pantry doors. Cabinets are Woodharbor Signature for Clawson Cabinets
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lula Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Glorious Green Kitchen, Kingston upon Thames

Thomas Davies Kitchens

This kitchen was custom made in the UK. The cabientry was hand-painted in a specific green selected by the clients, and paired with brass accessories and a statemetn quartzite worktop and splashback. It features also a Quooker Fusion Tap in Urban Brass.

Born Again

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners built their traditional Colonial style home 17 years’ ago. It was in great shape but needed some updating. Over the years, their taste had drifted into a more contemporary realm, and they wanted our help to bridge the gap between traditional and modern. We decided the layout of the kitchen worked well in the space and the cabinets were in good shape, so we opted to do a refresh with the kitchen. The original kitchen had blond maple cabinets and granite countertops. This was also a great opportunity to make some updates to the functionality that they were hoping to accomplish. After re-finishing all the first floor wood floors with a gray stain, which helped to remove some of the red tones from the red oak, we painted the cabinetry Benjamin Moore “Repose Gray” a very soft light gray. The new countertops are hardworking quartz, and the waterfall countertop to the left of the sink gives a bit of the contemporary flavor. We reworked the refrigerator wall to create more pantry storage and eliminated the double oven in favor of a single oven and a steam oven. The existing cooktop was replaced with a new range paired with a Venetian plaster hood above. The glossy finish from the hood is echoed in the pendant lights. A touch of gold in the lighting and hardware adds some contrast to the gray and white. A theme we repeated down to the smallest detail illustrated by the Jason Wu faucet by Brizo with its similar touches of white and gold (the arrival of which we eagerly awaited for months due to ripples in the supply chain – but worth it!). The original breakfast room was pleasant enough with its windows looking into the backyard. Now with its colorful window treatments, new blue chairs and sculptural light fixture, this space flows seamlessly into the kitchen and gives more of a punch to the space. The original butler’s pantry was functional but was also starting to show its age. The new space was inspired by a wallpaper selection that our client had set aside as a possibility for a future project. It worked perfectly with our pallet and gave a fun eclectic vibe to this functional space. We eliminated some upper cabinets in favor of open shelving and painted the cabinetry in a high gloss finish, added a beautiful quartzite countertop and some statement lighting. The new room is anything but cookie cutter. Next the mudroom. You can see a peek of the mudroom across the way from the butler’s pantry which got a facelift with new paint, tile floor, lighting and hardware. Simple updates but a dramatic change! The first floor powder room got the glam treatment with its own update of wainscoting, wallpaper, console sink, fixtures and artwork. A great little introduction to what’s to come in the rest of the home. The whole first floor now flows together in a cohesive pallet of green and blue, reflects the homeowner’s desire for a more modern aesthetic, and feels like a thoughtful and intentional evolution. Our clients were wonderful to work with! Their style meshed perfectly with our brand aesthetic which created the opportunity for wonderful things to happen. We know they will enjoy their remodel for many years to come! Photography by Margaret Rajic Photography

BRODIE RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

TREND SETTER - Custom designed and manufactured cabinetry, in a moody matte green polyurethane - Large custom bench seating area, with rollout drawers underneath - Butlers pantry - 20mm thick Terrazzo benchtop with a waterfall end - Vertically stacked 'white gloss rectangle' tiled splashback - Curved floating shelf - Large rollout pantry - Detailed bronze hardware, with backing plates - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

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.

Penthouse Kitchen

JackJames Furniture

Excellent photography by Beth Davis, www.beth-davis.co.uk
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with black appliances, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Magnolia

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

Strazzanti Photography
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Green

Jag Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Adelaide with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cabin On The Lake

Studio McGee

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with green cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Georgian Kitchen

The Main Company

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Tempting Interiors

Modern farmhouse kitchen remodel progress shot.
Inspiration for a small country galley kitchen in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sage Paint with Brown Linen Glaze

The Muir Showrooms

Ultracraft Sage Green Paint with Brown Linen Glaze and Amerock Brushed Nickel Pulls
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mexican Heritage Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Create a space with bold contemporary colors that also hint to our Mexican heritage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

GARDEN INSPIRED

JN Interior Spaces

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Warm Welcome Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Our homeowner has an extensive collection of native american baskets and artwork...so we chose to use this matte glazed porcelain backsplash tile as a reference to her heirloom collection.

Warm Welcome Kitchen

Wendy Glaister Interiors

The homeowner enjoys entertaining friends and family and wanted plenty of "walkaround room" in the space for comings and goings from the kitchen to the laundry and the pool area outside. We kept the operational space along the exterior wall for maximum traffic accommodation.

Colony Pines

Coastal Stage and Rearrange

Take a chance with a slight color change for kitchen cabinets and seeded glass
Photo of a large transitional single-wall kitchen in Wilmington with green cabinets, white splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Multi-Coloured Benchtop 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!