Painted Sage green island with large chunky posts holding two drawers and a book case...... Cherry wood top 60' wolf range
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback and stainless steel appliances.

alsoCAN Home Office

alsoCAN Architects

Island benches on wheels fit to the angled wall. Bright retro colours to go with our 50's - 70's furniture. -photo by Jane McDougall
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Borden Residence Kitchen

Center Point Cabinets

Dream Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Acton, London

Laura Gompertz Interiors Ltd

Contemporary family kitchen with an open, spacious feel provided by the glass fronted cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

LILLIAN

Made To Order Woodworks LLC

Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Reclaimed Barn Wood Flooring

Plantation Reclaimed Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Irene Kitchen project

Ergo Designer Kitchens and Cabinetry

Mixing it up – textures and colours. This modern rustic kitchens’ cabinetry is a mixture of olive green coloured doors with walnut veneer display elements and crisp white quartz countertops. Designed, manufactured and installed by Ergo Designer Kitchens Photography RDB Photography

Apolo Bay Home

Swanbuild

This is an example of a small country galley kitchen pantry in Geelong with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and brown floor.

Colonial Remodel

Cutuli Homes

This custom Colonial Kitchen features marble counters with an beautiful walnut island. The country feel is portrayed with a real brick back splash for the 6 burner Viking range as well as the farmhouse sink and wide plank pine floors.

Hailsham Traditional Kitchen

Burgess Kitchens Ltd

Sophie Wendy Roma Burns
Mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Reface Project

Way Upgrade Ltd.

Old kitchen was repainted, granite countertops installed......photo by Olivia Ndiege.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, no island and concrete floors.

Kitchen in Side Return Extension

Style Within Limited

Kitchen in side return extension. Pale green shaker kitchen units with oak and marble worktops, and red glass kitchen splashback. Engineered oak flooring over wet underfloor heating system.

Reface Project

Way Upgrade Ltd.

Whimsical art pieces.
Contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, ceramic splashback and no island.

Molitor

Arkala Architecture

Pour cet appartement de 40m², arkala a pris un parti pris fou : installer une chambre dans l’ancienne salle de bain afin de préserver une pièce à vivre spacieuse et agréable de 25m². Une gageure pour un appartement des années 30' très bien conçu et distribué pour un deux pièces. Ainsi l’entrée avec dressing, la cuisine, le WC, le salle d’eau et la chambre, sont rassemblées dans les 15m² restant ! La douche est calée dans les anciens WC, la salle d’eau et le WC sont dans l’ancien couloir de distribution : ces petits espaces ont été optimisés et ne sacrifient rien aux fonctions techniques qui sont pensées de façon ergonomique. L’espace nuit est conçu comme un lit clos tapissé de bois de bouleau pour un confort cosy, sans oublier l’éclairage indirect et direct pour la lecture et la possibilité de rangements en dessous du podium et une niche sous la fenêtre. La pièce de séjour est magnifiée par la pose d’un panoramique végétal et exotique « Le Brésil » reproduction d’un papier peint de la Manufacture Desfossé de 1862 !

Greenwich Street

Liza Kuhn Interiors

Small traditional separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Irene Kitchen project

Ergo Designer Kitchens and Cabinetry

Hailsham Traditional Kitchen

Burgess Kitchens Ltd

Sophie Wendy Roma Burns
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, with island and grey floor.

Shaker kitchen

Style Within Limited

Open plan shaker kitchen diner in side return extension. Pale green kitchen units with oak and marble worktops, and red glass kitchen splashback. Engineered oak flooring over wet underfloor heating system.

Encino K&B

Martinez Design L.A.

Transitional u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Red 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!