A generous kitchen island is the work horse of the kitchen providing storage, prep space and socializing space. Alder Shaker style cabinets are paired with beautiful granite countertops. Double wall oven, gas cooktop , exhaust hood and dishwasher by Bosch. Founder depth Trio refrigerator by Kitchen Aid. Microwave drawer by Sharp.

Lively Green Kitchen and Living Space

Jackson Design & Remodeling

Jackson Design and Remodelng
Arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Go Green!

By Heather LLC, Creative Space Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Preservation of the Past, Ready for the Future

Meadowlark Design+Build

Cream-colored kitchen cabinets with upper glass insets are the perfect compliment to the green marble countertops and the cracked tile backsplash. Historic lighting fixtures are used throughout to keep the home true to it's historic roots.

Beckenham - Beautiful Villa

Sandy Eagle Design Ltd

Villa with Granite benchtop - Stainless steel - Linen finish benchtop to eitherside of oven and into pantry Coffee Station, Onbench corner pantry, HWA doors on main pantry by Hafele, Pressed metal splashback , Wrought Iron Feature

Greenbrae

Patti Ogden Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and green benchtop.

Timeless Colonial

Kitchens by Design

A small cramped kitchen was transformed into a functional Galley design featuring a dining room pass thru. Painted Maple cabinets from Waypoint Living Spaces and Natural Green Soapstone pair beautifully in this timeless design.

Russian Hill Mini Mansion

Arthur McLaughlin & Associates, Inc.

Eric Rorer
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation

Patricia Butler Interiors, LLC

This completely renovated kitchen and dining room went from dark and cramped to open and airy, by removing the wall between the rooms, reorienting the island, and the addition of stunning lighting. Matte white GE Cafe appliances, a custom coffee bar and cabinet organization inserts make this kitchen a chefs dream. New wood flooring ties the new space to the rest of the home. Custom draperies and upholstery enliven the space.

Kitchen Remodel in Vienna, VA

GBC Kitchen and Bath

Modern Kitchen Remodel in Vienna, VA.
Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Ridgeview Historic Craftsman

Hive Home

Since it was built in 1910 by Alfred and Grace Hare this home has been lovingly cared for by it’s past and present owners, and for that care it was declared a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument. The home’s charm is everywhere: stone porch, shingles, original wood wainscoting and trims, glass buffet, but our clients’ young family had desperately outgrown the tiny kitchen. With thought, care, and quality workmanship an addition at the rear afforded them a new kitchen and main bedroom suite. Hive Home designed the kitchen to marry modern function with the home’s historic whimsy, creating a fresh space that feels right at home. The main bath is a soothing respite with a custom colored historic tile floor and a generous shower space. So many subtle details were decided on (keep an eye out for the hares), and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. We hope our clients love their new space for many happy years to come!

Rustic Modern

Atarah Humphreys, Naavah Design

A shallow pantry, next to the exposed chimney add warmth and gives the functionality of additional counter space. Farrow & Ball Black Blue Shaker Painted Cabinets were softened with wood countertops and knobs to create a Rustic Farmhouse feel. Green granite around the sink on the island was used for durability and to add another natural texture.

Satatoga Project

Logic Build Inc.

Large arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and green benchtop.

CUBRO / Calella II

pfronts

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Envoy Cabinets in White Paint, Marina Flat Panel door (Shaker), Frameless Natural granite countertops Glass backsplash Liberty hardware with turtles/seashells

Pullout Stairs

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

This kitchen in a 1911 Craftsman home has taken on a new life full of color and personality. Inspired by the client’s colorful taste and the homes of her family in The Philippines, we leaned into the wild for this design. The first thing the client told us is that she wanted terra cotta floors and green countertops. Beyond this direction, she wanted a place for the refrigerator in the kitchen since it was originally in the breakfast nook. She also wanted a place for waste receptacles, to be able to reach all the shelves in her cabinetry, and a special place to play Mahjong with friends and family. The home presented some challenges in that the stairs go directly over the space where we wanted to move the refrigerator. The client also wanted us to retain the built-ins in the dining room that are on the opposite side of the range wall, as well as the breakfast nook built ins. The solution to these problems were clear to us, and we quickly got to work. We lowered the cabinetry in the refrigerator area to accommodate the stairs above, as well as closing off the unnecessary door from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the second floor. We utilized a recycled body porcelain floor tile that looks like terra cotta to achieve the desired look, but it is much easier to upkeep than traditional terra cotta. In the breakfast nook we used bold jungle themed wallpaper to create a special place that feels connected, but still separate, from the kitchen for the client to play Mahjong in or enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we utilized stair pullouts by all the upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling to ensure that the client can reach every shelf.

Tiny House Rescued

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Matt Adema Media
This is an example of a small arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Vernal Kitchen

SDL Residential Design

Photography by Rick Bolen Photography
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and green benchtop.

Clintonville Kitchen & Half bath 20070

J.S. Brown & Co.

Compact kitchen remodel with minor structural changes, new back door, and powder room update. Designed and constructed by J.S. Brown & Co.
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Green Benchtop 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!