Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Modern Northwoods Residence Kitchen

Amy Carman Design

A two-level island with an undermount stainless sink creates a simple, understated separation between the kitchen and dining areas in this modern lodge luxury home.

Emerald City Beauty

Potter Construction Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Beaver Lane

KM Designs, Inc

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and green benchtop.

Sleepy Hollow Residence

House + House Architects

Matthew Millman
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, with island and green benchtop.

Modern Geometry

Janof Architecture

Benjamin Benschneider
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

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.

Glenview Classic

Dual Concept Design

A mix of white painted and stained walnut cabinetry, with brass accents in the hardware and lighting - make this kitchen the showstopper in the house. Cezanne quartzite brings in color and movement to the countertops, and the brass mosaic backsplash adds texture and great visual interest to the walls.

Modern Kitchen Island

Resolution: 4 Architecture

A Marble-Wrapped Island Adds a Natural Element to the Minimal White Kitchen
This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Kitchens

Powell Brower Interiors

Photo by Helen Norman, Styling by Charlotte Safavi
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, green benchtop, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Modernized Craftsman

Marvista Design + Build

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen/Dining

LA Dwelling Inc

Based on a mid century modern concept
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete floors, a peninsula and green benchtop.

Lovely Transition Kitchen for a Family

Twilly and Fig

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, green benchtop and beige floor.

Aging in Place Custom Kitchen

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design Focus

Custom designed wenge wood cabinetry, a mosaic glass backsplash with a second glass style above the cabinetry, both underlit and uplit to enhance the appearance, made the most of this small kitchen. Green Typhoon granite provided a beautiful and unique counter work surface . Photography: Jim Doyle

Workstation Sink

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.

Downtown Condo Oasis

Barbara Dalton Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, dark hardwood floors and green benchtop.

Breakfast Nook with Wallcoverings

C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.

Energy Efficient, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, marble benchtops, cork floors, with island and green benchtop.

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

McCabe By Design LLC

The kitchen island is multi-purposed with seating for socializing, storage, and a microwave oven shelf. An integrated panelized refrigerator gives this kitchen a tailored look.

L-shaped Kitchen with 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!