Completed custom renovation of a farmhouse outside of Portland, Oregon. Stacked upper cabinets with glass doors & the island has an accent granite countertop while the main cabinets have a solid black countertop.

Traditional Eat-In Kitchen

Cabinets & Such

Take a trip to the European countryside! This eat-in kitchen was opened up to the rafters and bumped out with window seating. Dedicated wine and cookbook storage areas offer added counter space. Cabinetry by Waypoint Living Spaces in "Linen" blends perfectly with the white appliances. Stunning Countertops and Backsplash are Emerald Quartzite fabricated by Carlos Bravo and team at Monterey Bay Tile & Granite. Photography by Dave Clark of Monterey Virtual Tours

kitchen

Sarette Builders

custom cabinets & hood in White Dove, euro pulls, backsplash accent white subway in herringbone pattern
This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

W. Kitchen - Bright up the space

Solange Boice / Design is Everywhere

Inspiration for a modern kitchen pantry in Miami with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and green benchtop.

Canvas / Wentwood

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

KraftMaid maple cabinetry in canvas, Cabmbria Wentwood quartz with waterfall edge and full backpsplash, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, Kohler sink in almond and Cruette faucet in vibrant stainless.

Red Energy Kitchen

Boss Design Center

Large traditional kitchen pantry in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Contemporary Urban Condo

Nistenhaus Design LLC

View of the kitchen. Under-cabinet lighting helps add depth and additional light. The waterfall counter top adds an extra punch of pizzazz, and continues the flow of the counter. The wood of the lower cabinets is carried to the side of the fridge.

Чехов

meschanova

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, green benchtop, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Circuit Ave

the Design Studio, LLC

Adding a window wall facing onto the water view open the space
Inspiration for an expansive beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Secondary Kitchen

Expose Design Group Inc.

Kitchen View
Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

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.

Canal Terrace House

Christopher Simmonds Architect

The open stairwell immediately welcomes visitors into the main floor living area where the kitchen, living and dining areas are located, and washes the space with southern light. The fireplace surround of concrete tile is at the centre of the space.

23D Fiddlers Cove Vilas

Carey North Designs

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Farm House gets a facelift

Village Cabinet Design LLC

Beautiful farmhouse kitchen remodel in white with farm sink, wood hood, cup pulls, modern farm house school pendant lighting over the beadboard faced island and old beams in the dining space really mixes the old and the new nicely.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Satin & Slate

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.

Castro District

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Transfer from Chicago to San Francisco. We did his home in Chicago. Which incidentally appeared on the cover of Chicago Home Interiors. The client is a google executive transplanted. The home is roughly 1500 sq. ft and sits right in the middle of the Castro District. Art deco and arts and craft detailing. The client opted to go with color, and they drove the color scheme. The living room was awkward with only one plain wall. It needed to accommodate entertaining, audio and video use, and be a workspace. Additionally, the client wanted the room to transition easily weather it was just him and his partner or many guests. We opted to do central furniture arrangements. Therefore, we took advantage of the fireplace, large window focal point and added a media wall as a third focal point. Dining is a large square table with two large buffets. The unique feature is a ceiling mural. The color scheme is moody browns greens and purples.

Lighting Detail

PFC Remodeling & Construction

Photo of a large tropical l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and green benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

Morey Remodeling Group

Update kitchen with Showplace Arlington wood cabinets in Soft Cream. Verde Maritaka granite kitchen counters. Farmhouse kitchen sink and Delta pull down faucet, porcelain tile flooring, and lighting.

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.

Green Brick Herringbone Kitchen Floor

Fireclay Tile

Designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, green floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen with White 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!