This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Burlington with green cabinets, cork floors, with island, open cabinets, brown floor and wood benchtops.

Before and After Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen Shack

Green kitchen in Lilydale
This is an example of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

William Wurster House

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Photos: G Todd Roberts. Design: Mill Valley architects Richardson Architects. Kitchen.
Design ideas for a transitional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, green cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Organic Kitchen in El Dorado Hills

Design for Living

Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sacramento with open cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

First Floor Remodel + Addition+ Revival

Hillcrest Construction

These clients reached out to Hillcrest Construction when their family began out-growing their Phoenixville-area home. Through a comprehensive design phase, opportunities to add square footage were identified along with a reorganization of the typical traffic flow throughout the house. All household traffic into the hastily-designed, existing family room bump-out addition was funneled through a 3’ berth within the kitchen making meal prep and other kitchen activities somewhat similar to a shift at a PA turnpike toll booth. In the existing bump-out addition, the family room was relatively tight and the dining room barely fit the 6-person dining table. Access to the backyard was somewhat obstructed by the necessary furniture and the kitchen alone didn’t satisfy storage needs beyond a quick trip to the grocery store. The home’s existing front door was the only front entrance, and without a foyer or mudroom, the front formal room often doubled as a drop-zone for groceries, bookbags, and other on-the-go items. Hillcrest Construction designed a remedy to both address the function and flow issues along with adding square footage via a 150 sq ft addition to the family room and converting the garage into a mudroom entry and walk-through pantry. - The project’s addition was not especially large but was able to facilitate a new pathway to the home’s rear family room. The existing brick wall at the bottom of the second-floor staircase was opened up and created a new, natural flow from the second-floor bedrooms to the front formal room, and into the rear family hang-out space- all without having to cut through the often busy kitchen. The dining room area was relocated to remove it from the pathway to the door to the backyard. Additionally, free and clear access to the rear yard was established for both two-legged and four-legged friends. The existing chunky slider door was removed and in its place was fabricated and installed a custom centerpiece that included a new gas fireplace insert with custom brick surround, two side towers for display items and choice vinyl, and two base cabinets with metal-grated doors to house a subwoofer, wifi equipment, and other stow-away items. The black walnut countertops and mantle pop from the white cabinetry, and the wall-mounted TV with soundbar complete the central A/V hub. The custom cabs and tops were designed and built at Hillcrest’s custom shop. The farmhouse appeal was completed with distressed engineered hardwood floors and craftsman-style window and door trim throughout. - Another major component of the project was the conversion of the garage into a pantry+mudroom+everyday entry. The clients had used their smallish garage for storage of outdoor yard and recreational equipment. With those storage needs being addressed at the exterior, the space was transformed into a custom pantry and mudroom. The floor level within the space was raised to meet the rest of the house and insulated appropriately. A newly installed pocket door divided the dining room area from the designed-to-spec pantry/beverage center. The pantry was designed to house dry storage, cleaning supplies, and dry bar supplies when the cleaning and shopping are complete. A window seat with doggie supply storage below was worked into the design to accommodate the existing elevation of the original garage window. A coat closet and a small set of steps divide the pantry from the mudroom entry. The mudroom entry is marked with a striking combo of the herringbone thin-brick flooring and a custom hutch. Kids returning home from school have a designated spot to hang their coats and bookbags with two deep drawers for shoes. A custom cherry bench top adds a punctuation of warmth. The entry door and window replaced the old overhead garage doors to create the daily-used informal entry off the driveway. With the house being such a favorable area, and the clients not looking to pull up roots, Hillcrest Construction facilitated a collaborative experience and comprehensive plan to change the house for the better and make it a home to grow within.

Middleton Square - Oxford White Kitchen

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Carolina Jessamine Cottage

Our Town Plans

Richard Leo Johnson
Country galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, green cabinets and marble benchtops.

Vintage cast-iron Farmhouse double-drainboard sink

weldrealty

Chef’s Kitchen for rental home clise to Culinary Institute of America
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop, timber and green cabinets.

Projet Dubois

Lagom architectes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, no island and white benchtop.

402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE

RYO ASO DESIGN OFFICE

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an undermount sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Shine's Alley Kitchen Renovation

Haven Renovations, LLC

Evan Lewis
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Newby Green Kitchen for Sanderson Paint

Alice Margiotta

Kitchen Revamp & Styling for Sanderson Paint. Photography by Andy Gore.
Design ideas for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, with island and grey floor.

Tiny Kitchen

Dormus Design Collective

Small kitchen for 1950's Bauhaus architect designed building.
This is an example of a small single-wall separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, white floor and beige benchtop.

Retro Kök

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall kitchen in Other with open cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Cucina con piccola isola

APrenderingstudio di Eleonora Aonzo

In questo progetto i moduli con profondità diverse e il contrasto tra elementi chiusi e a giorno movimentano la parete cucina. Il gioco tra il pattern della carta da parati e le geometrie della pittura completano questo ambiente dinamico. Una piccola isola con fuochi e forno accontenta gli amanti dello stile USA.

Showroom 2017

Dom Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen in New York with open cabinets, green cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Adirondack Style Log House

Carter Daley Designs

Country Living Magazine
Design ideas for a country eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, open cabinets and green cabinets.

Bruce

C&R Flooring

Oak - Butterscotch
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

CAPITOL HILL APARTMENT VIGNETTES

Jagod Designs

With open cabinets in a kitchen, best to keep it organized and visually appealing! 1980's Bronze antelope-Thailand. Assorted vintage and new ceramic bowls, platters and vases. At top are a pair of antique etched cinnabar vases next to a antique bronze Japanese pot. In back is a 1950's Danish serving tray.

Adirondack Style Log House

Carter Daley Designs

Country Living Magazine
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Green 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!