This beautiful rural home is a total refurbishment of a derelict granary and piggery, and following a recommendation from a previous customer of ours, this client came to us to help them create a country kitchen with both traditional and contemporary elements. To achieve the quality and detail required for this kitchen, we designed a traditional in-frame shaker kitchen and had it handmade here in Sussex. It is entirely handmade in veneered oak with solid oak drawer boxes. The kitchen is painted in Soft Olive, a timeless green and the perfect colour scheme for a country kitchen. It works beautifully with the oak accents and granite worktops. The design did start out with a two-tone colour scheme, but with so much space and natural light in this room, we advised using the rich green across all the furniture and that the dimensions and style of the room could take the colour without being too dominated by it. For the worktops and window sills, the client wanted something light but not quartz, so they chose a granite stone in Valley White from Sussex Stone & Ceramic, a beautifully patterned stone that works so well in this scheme. Aged metals work beautifully in more traditional style kitchens, and the American Copper knurled handles and knobs by Crofts and Assinder are the perfect choices here, especially coupled with the brass hinges on the in-frame doors.

Bristol Custom Home

Great Rooms Building Group

Mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Квартира для молодой девушки в Рассказово

Наталья Широкорад

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Stauder Circle Rambler

Aulik Design Build

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Kitchen Renovation Project in Spring Hill (Timber Pines)

DCI Home Improvements

A great example of use of color in a kitchen space. We utilized seafoam green and light wood stained cabinets in this renovation in Spring Hill, FL. Other features include a double dishwasher and oversized subway tile.

Ringwood Home

GDP Interior Design

Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley kitchen pantry in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Boulder Canyon

Pruett & Co.

In this remodel we painted the existing perimeter cabinets a soft sea salt color and built a new island that included a cozy banquette that faces the gorgeous view of the Flatirons.

Dunstable Post and Beam Kitchen

NORTHWOODS BUILDERS, LLC

Large post-beam Kitchen with soft green shaker cabinets.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Color Forward

DEW Design Company

The original stained glass window nestles behind a farmhouse sink, traditional faucet, and bold cabinetry. Little green accent lighting and glassware echo the window colors. Dark walnut knobs and butcherblock countertops create usable surfaces in this chef's kitchen. Design: @dewdesignchicago Photography: @erinkonrathphotography Styling: Natalie Marotta Style

Contemporary Shaker Kitchen in Green

Frome Interiors

This bespoke family kitchen was part of the renovation of a period home in Frome. The ground floor is a half basement and struggled with dark rooms and a layout that did not function well for family life. New windows were added to the adjoining dining room and crisp white finishes and clever lighting have transformed the space. Bespoke cabinets maximised the limited head height and corner space. Designed in a classic shaker style and painted in Hopper by Little Greene with classic burnished brass ironmongery, it is a timeless design.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Design ideas for a mid-sized country separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Little Venice Residence

Margot Tsim Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement 29m2

Bénédicte Montussac

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Modern Adu in Del Rey, Alexandria, Virginia

Four Brothers Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Country Kitchen Design Branford, CT

Kountry Kraft

Transforming a New England country home into an English Country-inspired haven, a charming Cotswold kitchen was an essential addition. Complete with stunning retro appliances, this design perfectly captures the nostalgia of a bygone era.

Open Plan Living Extension

Studio JKL

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Country Bespoke Country Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

The beautiful glass pendants hang perfectly central over the Island in Mage Tout Green
Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

CASA BEATRICE

PadiglioneB

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, tile benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop and recessed.

Studio Green

Snug Kitchens

Our Snug Kitchens showroom display combines bespoke traditional joinery, seamless modern appliances and a touch of art deco from the fluted glass walk in larder. The 'Studio Green' painted cabinetry creates a bold background that highlights the kitchens brass accents. Including Armac Martin Sparkbrook brass handles and patinated brass Quooker fusion tap. The Neolith Calacatta Luxe worktop uniquely combines deep grey tones, browns and subtle golds on a pure white base. The veneered oak cabinet internals and breakfast bar are stained in a dark wash to compliment the dark green door and drawer fronts. As part of this display we included a double depth walk-in larder, complete with suspended open shelving, u-shaped worktop slab and fluted glass paneling. We hand finished the support rods to patina the brass ensuring they matched the other antique brass accents in the kitchen. The decadent fluted glass panels draw you into the space, obscuring the view into the larder, creating intrigue to see what is hidden behind the door.

Kitchen with Green Cabinets and Yellow Cabinets 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!