Quartzite counter-tops in two different colors, green and tan/beige. Cabinets are a mix of flat panel and shaker style. Flooring is a walnut hardwood. Design of the space is a transitional/modern style.

Ailesbury

Shalford Interiors

Sympathetically designed and crafted to do this magnificent period property justice, this is a memorable scheme that celebrates classic design and stunning architectural features. The fabulous coffered ceiling sets the tone for the scheme, with cabinetry handcrafted in tulip wood, handpainted in Farrow & Ball Dimity with maple larder furniture in the unique walk-in pantry. Adding to the level of luxury, work surfaces have been selected in a Verde Venus exotic stone, with an exquisite selection of appliances including Miele and La Cornue. The kitchen includes modern elements, such as a technology drawer for charging iPads and iPhones.

Gorgeous Gulf Front

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Guest Cottage
Mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Granite Countertop Detail

Eclectic Designs LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and green benchtop.

Working Within

BZ Architects

Working within the footprint of the existing house and a new, 3 by 11 foot addition, the scope of this project called for enhanced use of the existing kitchen space and better views to the heavily landscaped and terraced rear yard. In response, numerous operable windows and doors wrap around three sides of the design, allowing the exterior landscaping and renovated deck to be more a part of the interior. A 9'-6" ceiling height helps define the kitchen area and provides enhanced views to an existing gazebo via the addition's high windows. With views to the exterior as a goal, most storage cabinets have been relocated to an interior wall. Glass doors and cabinet-mounted display lights accent the floor-to-ceiling pantry unit. A Rain Forest Green granite countertop is complemented by cork floor tiles, soothing glass mosaics and a rich paint palette. The adjacent dining area's charcoal grey slate pavers provide superior functionality and have been outfitted with a radiant heat floor system.

Modern Country Kitchen Remodel | Issaquah, WA

Dream Home Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, 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.
Inspiration 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.

Chelmsford Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel

Popularis Construction Inc

Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and green benchtop.

Gorgeous Gulf Front

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Guest Cottage
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Custom inset kitchen

Cutting Edge Design

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and green benchtop.

The Relatives Are Coming, the Relatives Are Coming...

McCabe By Design LLC

This open plan kitchen has great party flow for family gatherings.
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

User

This was a home built with a vision of mixing old with new. The white shaker style cabinetry blended well with the refurnished doors in the home.
Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, with island, green benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

KITCHEN & DINING

Audrey Frances Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

AIA NJ Merit Award, AIA NS Medal Winner -Period Home With Wheel Chair Access

Clawson Architects, LLC

The goals included a Victorian Period look and universal design features. Wider isles for wheelchair mobility was incorporated. The farm sink is pulled forward for access. the touch less faucet and anti-microbial copper sink are never a bad idea. Other interesting features include armoire doors on the oven and refrigerator and freezer doors provide access. The “Scullery Area” features flush inset doors by Woodharbor painted Morel, and features Soapstone counters with integrated drain board, custom copper undermount sink. Walnut shelves by Woodharbor for Clawson Cabinets, Antique Brackets and hardware— “customer find”. Brass rail and s hooks by deVOL. and a microwave drawer. All details that provide access at the lower level for both children and people with reach limitations.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

This is an example of 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.

Coastal Kitchen

The RoseBelle Remodeling Company

The original kitchen was dark, boring and very "builder grade"- While the layout was not changed very much the way this kitchen functions did. With removing the wall it made this kitchen feel much larger and less closed in. It is light and airy and our client loves her new kitchen.

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.

Designer's Day Dream

The Studio Decor Centre

Transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Green and White Kitchen

Paper Moon Painting

This dark stained kitchen was completely transformed when we painted the upper cabinets in Sherwin Williams' 7008 "Alabaster" and the lower cabinets in Benjamin Moore's 445 "Greenwich Village". It's amazing what paint can do! Check out the "Before" photo to see the whole transformation.

Ballard Bungalow Restoration

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Inspiration for an arts and crafts galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, 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!