This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Historic Grapevine Ranch

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

Photos By: Jen Burner
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Whimsical Cottage Complete Renovation

Woodstock Cabinet Company

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, with island, grey benchtop, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mayfair Kitchen Update

Cook Design House

photos by Callie Hobbs Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sussex Vibrant Family Home

LEIVARS

Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, beige splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

A Kitchen in Hove

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, concrete floors and grey floor.

Richmond Charm

Richmond Noland Company

Kitchen renovation by Adlich Renovations. Kraftmaid cabinetry Lyndale door in Bonsai finish. Sink is an Elkay farmhouse fireclay with a Delta Trinisic faucet in Champagne Bronze. Cabinetry, sink and faucet supplied by Richmond Noland Company.

Westwood Tudor House

Julia Chasman Design

Photo by Bret Gum Spanish porcelain tile Custom cabinetry by Fernando's Building Materials Carrara marble counters Rejuvenation light fixtures Island Reclaimed wood shelves from Ross Alan Reclaimed with wrought iron brackets

Bozeman Second Story Addition and New Kitchen

Peter Q Brown Innovative Design

This kitchen addition project is an expansion of an old story and a half South Bozeman home. See the video about the finished project here: https://youtu.be/ClH5A3qs6Ik This old house has been remodeled and added onto many times over. A complete demolition and rebuild of this structure would be the best course of action, but we are in a historic neighborhood and we will be working with it as is. Budget is an issue as well, so in addition to the second story addition, we are limiting our renovation efforts to the kitchen and bathroom areas at the back the house. We are making a concerted effort to not get into too much of the existing front half of this house. This is precisely the type of remodeling work that requires a very skilled and experienced builder. And I emphasize experienced. We are lucky to be working with Luke Stahlberg of Ibex Builders. Luke is a talented local Bozeman contractor with years of experience in the remodeling industry. Luke is very methodical and well organized. This is a classic remodeling project with enough detail to really test a contractor’s skill and experience.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Kitchens

Supan Builders

Inspiration for a country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodelling

Mark Zancanaro Interior Design

Country inflected kitchen for lake home in Michigan
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

2017 Spring Parade

City Homes, LLC

Elongated white subway tiles are used in the floor-to-ceiling backsplash for a simple, casual look. Playful vibrant cabinets in Benjamin Moore Bunker Hill Green create a cheerful atmosphere around wood features and marble countertops. A T-shape kitchen island and dining table are combined with Carerra marble and oak countertops. Backless bistro Serena & Lily Riviera Backless Stools are placed at the eat-in island table set under an ivory tiered Made Goods Patricia Chandelier. Stainless steel upgrades include a fridge framed by green cabinets, under counter wine cooler and stove under steel hood. A white corner focuses on a wet bar with floating shelves flanking a window over a set of under counter beverage fridge and wine coolers. Wire brushed oak floors open up the kitchen design in a warm and modern way creating a beautiful design.

Family Lodge Kitchen

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Custom Family lodge with full bar, dual sinks, concrete countertops, wood floors.
Photo of an expansive industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Paleface Ranch

Van Wicklen Design

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Williams House

Bon Atelier Limited

Photo by deVol Kitchens
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, no island, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured splashback.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, brick floors and red floor.

Herndon Chase II

SK Interiors

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

New England Vintage Farm

New England Design Elements

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

Kitchen

Knauf-Koenig Group

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Shaker 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!