Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and green benchtop.

Home Renovation

Preferred General Contracting, Inc.

Desiree Henderson
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances, brown floor and green benchtop.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

Go Green!

By Heather LLC, Creative Space Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hanover Farmhouse Kitchen

Denyne Designs

This stunning and spacious kitchen is replete with unique hand-crafted features such as built-ins, a one-of-a-kind beverage station and custom moldings. The Shaker cabinetry with inset doors and beadboard accents provides an authentic farmhouse look and feel, while the gray, yellow and terracotta color scheme adds contrast and an element of colorful flair. The Butterfly Green granite countertops are offset by butcher block countertops, tying in with the other wood elements within the space. Stainless-steel lighting and appliances, a farmhouse sink, and pot filler are modern conveniences perfect for cooking and entertaining.

Land Park Cottage

FM Design + Build

View from back to front
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Beach-side French Country

B Elevated Kitchen Design

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor and green benchtop.

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.

Russian Hill Mini Mansion

Arthur McLaughlin & Associates, Inc.

Eric Rorer
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation

Patricia Butler Interiors, LLC

This completely renovated kitchen and dining room went from dark and cramped to open and airy, by removing the wall between the rooms, reorienting the island, and the addition of stunning lighting. Matte white GE Cafe appliances, a custom coffee bar and cabinet organization inserts make this kitchen a chefs dream. New wood flooring ties the new space to the rest of the home. Custom draperies and upholstery enliven the space.

Rustic Modern

Atarah Humphreys, Naavah Design

A shallow pantry, next to the exposed chimney add warmth and gives the functionality of additional counter space. Farrow & Ball Black Blue Shaker Painted Cabinets were softened with wood countertops and knobs to create a Rustic Farmhouse feel. Green granite around the sink on the island was used for durability and to add another natural texture.

Transitional Kitchen

La Costa Cabinets & Design

Envoy Cabinets in White Paint, Marina Flat Panel door (Shaker), Frameless Natural granite countertops Glass backsplash Liberty hardware with turtles/seashells

Wahroonga

QUANTUM BUILT

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, with island and green benchtop.

Pullout Stairs

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.

Eclectic Home in the Woods

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This is a kitchen full of personality and warmth. The taupe and earth tones in this space bring the colors from the outdoors in. It is an inviting space to enjoy everyday.

Seminary Avenue

Paskevich & Associates

A new custom kitchen in Lincoln Park
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Eclectic Traditional Kitchen

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry and Counter tops by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Kitchen with Coloured Stone and Two Tone Cabinets

Improva

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Meinderstma Project

Fireline Cabinets LTD.

Laminate counter top replacement.
This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, orange floor and green benchtop.

Mid-sized 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!