This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Craftsman Kitchen in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

House in Lewes for Cave Interiors

Luca Piffaretti Photography

Luca Piffaretti
This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Sussex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Randolph

Kyla Coburn Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Capital Hill Area Remodel

Houseworks Construction Company

Keeping this kitchen true to its original period it has black granite perimeter countertops that are honed rather than polished to mimic slate or soapstone. The 9 foot long island has a walnut countertop and antique brass bin style pulls. See-in cabinets that extend to the ceiling are an old school idea that looks great and provides ample storage.

My Houzz: English Cottage Style Graces a Home Bathed in Light

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige splashback and limestone splashback.

The Green Kitchen

CustomMade.com

A complete painted poplar kitchen. The owners like drawers and this kitchen has fifteen of them, dovetailed construction with heavy duty soft-closing undermount drawer slides. The range is built into the slate-topped island, the back of which cantilevers over twin bookcases to form a comfortable breakfast bar. Against the wall, more large drawer sections and a sink cabinet are topped by a reclaimed spruce countertop with breadboard end. Open shelving above allows for colorful display of tableware.

Plantation by the Sea

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photographer: Augie Salbosa
Photo of a tropical open plan kitchen in Hawaii with raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and green cabinets.

Kitchen Renovation, Bedminster

Conker Construction

In progress picture - With the incorporation of a recess alcove for the cooker to sit in, vital floor space was gained for ease of moving around the kitchen. The addition of extra units, and open shelves meant that the work surfaces were cleared of clutter, providing greater space for food prep.

White Hall Kitchen, 2022

ADR Builders, Ltd.

This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern, Masculine Craftsman

Kelly Martin Interiors

A bold, masculine kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style home. We went dark and bold on the cabinet color and let the rest remain bright and airy to balance it out.

Kitchen + Bathroom Renovation in Northeast, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Open Plan Country Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Gorgeous bespoke Shaker kitchen with kitchen island,in green and oak.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Berkshire with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, with island and beige benchtop.

Ellens Dark Green Kitchen

Classic Kitchens Direct

Stunning Dark Green handmade, Bespoke kitchen with Oak worktops, we love it!
Inspiration for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Dorset with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, with island and brown benchtop.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. An open book shelf forms part of a breakfast bar on the dining area side of the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles in the kitchen area with exposed, original wood floorboards in the rest of the room. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting over the worktop. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Hertiage Green kitchen

Set Visions Ltd

Modern classic sage green kitchen with black marble worktop on the open ended island. Oak detailing on the plate rack and second worktop. Dining table adds a family feel with key classic design pieces such as the kitchen aid mixer and large vintage wall clock.

Lake Las Vegas

Monticello Cabinets & Doors

World Class kitchen, made from true antique woods, our Provence Collection
Large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, with island, wood benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and terra-cotta floors.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with wood benchtops, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets and green cabinets.

2012 Showcase of Homes - Sandhill Road

Witt Construction

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York with wood benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and green cabinets.

Chadsworth Cottage Butler Pantry

Christine Huckins Franck, Architect, LLC

View of Butler Pantry between kitchen and dining room. A high cherry butcher block counter top makes plating easy. All cabinets are selected from Decora Cabinetry. (Photograph by Erik Johnson)

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Wood 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!