Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Centerville Green Beats Blue Kitchen

Murphy's Design

This Beautifully warm and inviting kitchen in rich green beats blue anyday. The painted cabients are a custom sherwin williams color and the warm and "toasty" cherry accents add a classic feel. Not too traditional or coastal this kitchen fits perfectly into the Fairfax Virginia Vibe.

Wicker Park: Oakley Blvd

Lugbill Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mesta Park Historic Home Remodel

Design Directions

Small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

475 Sqft, Alcove Studio/1 Bath - Chelsea, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

This sunny and warm alcove studio in NYC's London Terrace is a great example of balance within scale. The apartment was transformed from estate condition into a lovely and cozy alcove studio. The apartment received a full overhaul including new kitchen, bathroom, added alcove with sliding glass door partition, updated electrical and a fresh coats of plaster and paint.

Layered Luxury Living

Toronto Interior Design Group

A sweet breakfast area off a daring green kitchen space featuring bistro chairs, a marble round table and wall plate accent art
Inspiration for a small transitional eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bridle Trail

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Open kitchen with two islands, green cabinets, iron ore island, floating iron shelving, white oak vent hood, double oven, brass hardware.
This is an example of a large country kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Church Rd Project

Jess Hunter Interior Design

This 90's home received a complete transformation. A renovation on a tight timeframe meant we used our designer tricks to create a home that looks and feels completely different while keeping construction to a bare minimum. This beautiful Dulux 'Currency Creek' kitchen was custom made to fit the original kitchen layout. Opening the space up by adding glass steel framed doors and a double sided Mt Blanc fireplace allowed natural light to flood through.

Norcross Mid Century Kitchen Revival

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

The Shaker cabinets were painted in a custom green color to create the mid century modern look the client was looking for.
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ickburgh Road, Hackney

Balau Kitchens

A green shaker kitchen in Hackney in a contemporary style with modern appliances and quartz worktops.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

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Cottages To Castles, Inc.

Photo of a small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Family Farmhouse

Lenton Company, Inc.

This kitchen features a new island with walnut butcher block and a custom seat. We replaced the cooktop and double oven with a slide in range and hidden coffee/ microwave storage. A custom hood matches the countertop and floating shelves. New shaker doors are highlighted with champagne bronze hardware. The green and white cabinetry give the space a warm inviting feel. The custom walnut table blends with the island top and is highlighted by offset pendants. Photos by Brian Covington

CASA TONA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and grey floor.

Hillwood Pool House

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Design ideas for a small country galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Arlington First Floor and Kitchen Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This major kitchen remodel removed a wall between kitchen and dining areas as well as closed off a stairwell entry point to create a more continuous kitchen area with open floor plan to the living area. Warm wood counters mixed with engineered quartz create a funky eclectic feel on top of white and green cabinets. A chalkboard column abuts a pesky chimney column. Jay Groccia @ OnSite Studios

Sun Valley Lake Home

Woodharbor Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry in Old Sage Green finish.
Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE RENOVATION

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Jason Varney
Design ideas for a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

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Rosewood Carpentry and Building Ltd

Jason Fry
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kent with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

The Cottonwoods

osmosis architecture

Eric Lucero
Design ideas for a large country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

RIKB Design Build

Stainless steel gas cooktop in RI kitchen remodel.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!