Atelier d'architecture Philippe Delannoy

© Daniele Fona
Inspiration for a mid-sized galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Old School

Performance Kitchens & Home

Design ideas for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and white benchtop.

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Cloisters Design Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and beige floor.

The Sage

The Glade Design

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Goodlettsville country kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Just beneath the cook-top is the Oils/ spice pull out from Blum. Photos by Kristy White.
Inspiration for a small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Harris Kitchen

JOHN EADON

The Harris Kitchen uses our slatted cabinet design which draws on contemporary shaker and vernacular country but with a modern rustic feel. This design lends itself beautifully to both freestanding or fitted furniture and can be used to make a wide range of freestanding pieces such as larders, dressers and islands. This Kitchen is made from English Character Oak and custom finished with a translucent sage coloured Hard Wax Oil which we mixed in house, and has the effect of a subtle wash of colour without detracting from the character, tonal variations and warmth of the wood. This is a brilliant hardwearing, natural and breathable finish which is water and stain resistant, food safe and easy to maintain. The slatted cabinet design was originally inspired by old vernacular freestanding kitchen furniture such as larders and meat safes with their simple construction and good airflow which helped store food and provisions in a healthy and safe way, vitally important before refrigeration. These attributes are still valuable today although rarely used in modern cabinetry, and the Slat Cabinet series does this with very narrow gaps between the slats in the doors and cabinet sides. Emily & Greg commissioned this kitchen for their beautiful old thatched cottage in Warwickshire. The kitchen it was replacing was out dated, didn't use the space well and was not fitted sympathetically to the space with its old uneven walls and low beamed ceilings. A carefully considered cupboard and drawer layout ensured we maximised their storage space, increasing it from before, whilst opening out the space and making it feel less cramped. The cabinets are made from Oak veneered birch and poplar core ply with solid oak frames, panels and doors. The main cabinet drawers are dovetailed and feature Pippy/Burr Oak fronts with Sycamore drawer boxes, whilst the two Larders have slatted Oak crate drawers for storage of vegetables and dry goods, along with spice racks shelving and automatic concealed led lights. The wall cabinets and shelves also have a continuous strip of dotless led lighting concealed under the front edge, providing soft light on the worktops.

Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Martin Thompson Joinery Ltd

Solid Ash Kitchen Over Painted in Sage Green with Solid Beech Worktops and a Ceramic Sink
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Vintage House

Ana Abashidze

Small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island and beige floor.

Blanco Statuarietto

Granite & Kitchen Studio

Blanco Statuarietto Countertops with green cabinetry
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Offener Küchenbereich mit Kücheninsel

Bögelsack Möbelmanufaktur GmbH

Auf Wunsch des Kunden fertigten wir eine Küche mit diversen Geräten von Siemens in giftgrün und Hochglanz-Fronten. Ein vorangeatellter Küchenblock bildet einen Gegensatz zur Küchenzeile.

Mica Point

The Cabinet Connection

Inspiration for a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Lincoln Way Inn B&B

Holly Westgerdes AKBD

A unique space in a one of a kind Bed and Breakfast. Innkeeper Lisa Ayres has an eye design, check it out at www.lincolnwayinn.com
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with a triple-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Goodlettsville country kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Photos by Kristy White.
Photo of a small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

The Sage

The Glade Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Watford/3

Edgar Joseph Furniture

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and beige 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

Mica Point

The Cabinet Connection

Large country galley eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Slate 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!