Vermont made Hickory Cabinets, Danby Vermont Marble counters and slate floors. Photo by Caleb Kenna
Mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, slate floors and green floor.

Moynihan/Perkins Residence

Select Contractors Inc

Midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

111 year old house kitchen update

Jennifer Ryan Design

Debbie Schwab Photography. Every available space has been used in this kitchen. This cabinet unit is new and houses the recycle and our coffee station.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, green floor and brown benchtop.

Spanish White Mediterranean

Maraya Interior Design

Antique table in a tall white pantry with a rolling ladder and antique light fixture. A clean, contemporary white palette in this traditional Spanish Style home in Santa Barbara, California. Soft greys, beige, cream colored fabrics, hand knotted rugs and quiet light walls show off the beautiful thick arches between the living room and dining room. Stained wood beams, wrought iron lighting, and carved limestone fireplaces give a soft, comfortable feel for this summer home by the Pacific Ocean. White linen drapes with grass shades give warmth and texture to the great room. The kitchen features glass and white marble mosaic backsplash, white slabs of natural quartzite, and a built in banquet nook. The oak cabinets are lightened by a white wash over the stained wood, and medium brown wood plank flooring througout the home. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

Glazed Thin Brick Floor in Custom Green

Fireclay Tile

Step into greener pastures with your kitchen design by using our luscious green brick in a herringbone pattern on the floor. DESIGN Pepper Design Co. PHOTOS Allison Corona Tile Shown: Brick in Custom Green, try Cascade for a similar look.

Baker Kitchen Remodel

User

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and beige benchtop.

Photo-shoot for architect Pierre-Louis Gerlier

Ercole Salinaro Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, green floor and beige benchtop.

Cambria

DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering Inc.

This Cambria, Britannica looks beautiful in this industrial loft apartment! Come into DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering to check out more Cambria Tops!
This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and green floor.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula and green floor.

Bellville Ranch House

Masa Studio Architects

JR Woody
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and green floor.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula and green floor.

Schwarzwaldpanorama - Haus Dobel

Partner und Partner Architekten

Das steile, schmale Hanggrundstück besticht durch sein Panorama und ergibt durch die gezielte Positionierung und reduziert gewählter ökologische Materialwahl ein stimmiges Konzept für Wohnen im Schwarzwald. Das Wohnhaus bietet unterschiedliche Arten von Aufenthaltsräumen. Im Erdgeschoss gibt es den offene Wohn- Ess- & Kochbereich mit einem kleinen überdachten Balkon, welcher dem Garten zugewandt ist. Die Galerie im Obergeschoss ist als Leseplatz vorgesehen mit niedriger Brüstung zum Erdgeschoss und einer Fensteröffnung in Richtung Westen. Im Untergeschoss befindet sich neben dem Schlafzimmer noch ein weiterer Raum, der als Studio und Gästezimmer dient mit direktem Ausgang zur Terrasse. Als Nebenräume gibt es zu Technik- und Lagerräumen noch zwei Bäder. Natürliche, echte und ökologische Materialien sind ein weiteres essentielles Merkmal, die den Entwurf stärken. Beginnend bei der verkohlten Holzfassade, die eine fast vergessene Technik der Holzkonservierung wiederaufleben lässt. Die Außenwände der Erd- & Obergeschosse sind mit Lehmplatten und Lehmputz verkleidet und wirken sich zusammen mit den Massivholzwänden positiv auf das gute Innenraumklima aus. Eine Photovoltaik Anlage auf dem Dach ergänzt das nachhaltige Konzept des Gebäudes und speist Energie für die Luft-Wasser- Wärmepumpe und später das Elektroauto in der Garage ein.

Custom Kitchen

Carriagetown Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, a farmhouse sink, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops and green floor.

Moreland Circle

STUDIOrobert jamieson

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and white benchtop.

Enchanted Storybook

Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist

Melanie G Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with green floor.

Un T2/3 au ciel

I F Rénovation

La vue vers l'entrée et la nouvelle cuisine, à la place des anciens rangements.
Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, green floor and brown benchtop.

Las Lomas

tourillon arquitectura

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, cement tiles, a peninsula, green floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown benchtop and green floor.

Whole Home Remodel

Aditan Inc.

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and green floor.

U-shaped Kitchen with Green Floor 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!