Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Crabtree House

Into interior design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor 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.

Traditional Kitchen Design SW17

Chantel Elshout Studio

Kitchen & Dining space renovation in SW17. A traditional kitchen painted in Little Greene Company - Sage Green and complemented with gorgeous Antique Bronze accents.

De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation

Emilie Fournet Interiors

The kitchen was transformed by removing the entire back wall, building a staircase leading to the basement below and creating a glass box over it opening it up to the back garden.The deVol kitchen has Studio Green shaker cabinets and reeded glass. The splash back is aged brass and the worktops are quartz marble and reclaimed school laboratory iroko worktop for the island. The kitchen has reclaimed pine pocket doors leading onto the breakfast room.

A Kitchen in Hove

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Aménagement d'un 110m²

POËSIS STUDIO

Au cœur de ce projet, la création d’un espace de vie centré autour de la cuisine avec un îlot central permettant d’adosser une banquette à l’espace salle à manger.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Born & Bred Studio - Victorian terrace side return, kitchen and living space

Born & Bred Studio

Introducing a ground floor flat within a classic Victorian terrace house, enhanced by a captivating modern L-Shape extension. This residence pays homage to its Victorian heritage while elevating both its aesthetic and practical appeal for modern living. Nestled within these walls is a young family, comprising a couple and their newborn. A comprehensive back-to-brick renovation has transformed every room, shaping the flat into a beautiful and functional haven for family life. The thoughtful redesign encompasses a side return extension, a modernized kitchen, inviting bedrooms, an upgraded bathroom, a welcoming hallway, and a charming city courtyard garden. The kitchen has become the heart of this home, where an open plan kitchen and living room seamlessly integrate, expanding the footprint to include an extra bedroom. The end result is not only practical and aesthetically pleasing but has also added significant value to the ground floor flat.

Green & Walnut Kitchen

Dove Studio

Gorgeous green and walnut kitchen.
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Walk in the Woods

A. Perry Homes

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wimbledon Modern Shaker Kitchen

Brayer Design

Modern Shaker Kitchen Design with pale green hand painted cabinets and brushed stainless steel recessed handles. Featuring Caesarstone Quartz worktops, Quooker tap, and Gaggenau induction cooker-top and gas hob. Breakfast bar in Prima Heart Ash with a vintage oil finish. Photography by Nick Smith

Lewisham provenance Kitchen

piqu

This recently completed provenance by piqu kitchen design makes the most of the limited space available and whilst not the biggest project, everything has been included that you would need. Designed and handcrafted in our workshop in Orpington, the end result is very clean and uncluttered and we absolutely love the cool and calming colours from Farrow & Ball – Treron and School House White coupled with the brass fittings, lighting and Quorn stone floor chosen by our clients.

Celadon Green Transitional

Kitchen Magic

Celadon Green and Walnut kitchen combination. Quartz countertop and farmhouse sink complete the Transitional style.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Un bureau transformé en appartement familial design – Projet Beaugrenelle

Mon Concept Habitation

La cuisine ouverte sur la salle à manger nous laisse sans voix par tant de beauté. L’association des façades « Seed » signées Bocklip et du plan de travail silestone, au chêne de l’étagère murale élégamment décorée, nous plonge dans une atmosphère particulièrement douce et nous donne envie de nous réunir pour cuisiner.

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.

Celadon Green Transitional

Kitchen Magic

Celadon Green and Walnut kitchen combination. Quartz countertop and farmhouse sink complete the Transitional style.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Astounding Annex

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Holkham | Timeless country kitchen

Davonport Kitchen & Home

Davonport Holkham shaker-style cabinetry with exposed butt hinges was chosen for a classic look and its smaller proportions in this Victorian country kitchen. Hand painted in a beautiful light stone (Slate 11 – from Paint & Paper Library) and heritage green (Farrow & Ball’s studio green), the colour scheme provides the perfect canvas for the antique-effect brushed brass accessories. A traditional style white porcelain butler sink with brass taps is positioned in front of the large sash window, providing a stylish focal point when you enter the room. Then at the heart of the kitchen is a freestanding-style island (topped with the same white quartz worktop as the rest of the room). Designed with plenty of storage in the way of cupboards and drawers (as well as breakfast bar seating for 2), it acts as a prep table that is positioned in easy reach of the professional quality Miele induction hob and ovens. These elements help nod to the heritage of the classic country kitchen that would have originally been found in the property. Out of the main cooking zone, but in close proximity to seating on the island, a breakfast cupboard/drinks cabinet houses all of Mr Edward’s coffee gadgets at worktop level. Above, several shelves finished with opulent mirrored glass and back-lit lights showcase the couples’ selection of fine cut glassware. This creates a real wow feature in the evening and can be seen from the couples’ large round walnut dining table which is positioned with views of the English-country garden. The overall style of the kitchen is classic, with a very welcoming and homely feel. It incorporates pieces of charming antique furniture with the clean lines of the hand painted Davonport cabinets marrying the old and the new.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Quartzite Benchtops 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!