This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Spanish Revival

Rollins Andrew Interiors

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

North East Kitchen Remodel

Craftworks Home Remodeling and Improvements

jeff amram photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Fountain Valley Kitchen Remodel

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Moen

Mountainland Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Eclectic Traditional Cheshire Home

Craig Magee Photography

Craig Magee
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Projet JS - Aménagement maison de ville MONTFERRAT

BVR DECORATION

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grenoble with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Retro

Smeg Nordic

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Malmo with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and wood benchtops.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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)

Monte Vista Residence

DK Studio

This early 20th-century house needed careful updating so it would work for a contemporary family without feeling as though the historical integrity had been lost. We stepped in to create a more functional combined kitchen and mud room area. A window bench was added off the kitchen, providing a new sitting area where none existed before. New wood detail was created to match the wood already in the house, so it appears original. Custom upholstery was added for comfort. In the master bathroom, we reconfigured the adjacent spaces to create a comfortable vanity, shower and walk-in closet. The choices of materials were guided by the existing structure, which was very nicely finished.

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

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

BRIGHTON WOOD

Perspectives Architecture & Design

Cuisine traditionnel et contemporaine à la fois. Représentation du style Transitionnel.
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

The Victorian Cottage Kitchen

Making Spaces

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/09/08/the-victorian-cottage-devol-inspired-kitchen/

Shorewood Eclectic Kitchen

Gabor Design Build

This is an example of an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Pantry

cedar ridge design

Custom walk-in pantry. Perfect spot for storing dry goods, appliances, cookbooks, and all of the not often used party essentials. Cabinets and shelving crafted by Dick Lawrence and Production II ( http://production2.com ), flush mount from Circa Lighting ( https://www.circalighting.com. ) Farrow and Ball Green Smoke beadboard-paneled walls are among the many enviable features of this traditional pantry.

Arlington First Floor and Kitchen Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This major kitchen remodel removed a wall between kitchen and dining areas as well as closed off a stairwell entry point to create a more continuous kitchen area with open floor plan to the living area. Warm wood counters mixed with engineered quartz create a funky eclectic feel on top of white and green cabinets. A chalkboard column abuts a pesky chimney column. Jay Groccia @ OnSite Studios

Gladstone Kitchen

Vicki Simon Interior Design

A receding door cabinet reveals a coffee station inside. photo by David Papazian
Design ideas for a small traditional separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Historic Waterfront Home in Annapolis

One Source Contracting

In this 19th century historic property, our team recently completed a high end kitchen renovation. Details: -Cabinets came from Kenwood Kitchens and have integral Hafele Lighting incorporated into them -Cabinet Color is "Vintage Split Pea" -All doors and drawers are soft close -Island has a Grouthouse wood top with sapwood with butcher block end grain, 2 1/2" thick food grade oil finish -Viking induction cooktop integrated into the island -Kitchen countertop stone is a black soapstone with milky white veining and eased edges -Viking induction cooktop integrated into the island -Miele dishwasher -Wolfe Oven -Subzero Fridge

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!