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Mascheroni Construction
Mascheroni Construction
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Photo of a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco.
Bespoke Dining Kitchen
Bespoke Dining Kitchen
Churchwood DesignChurchwood Design
A bespoke solid wood kitchen hand-painted in Sanderson 'Driftwood Grey'.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Spring Greens
Spring Greens
Dulux Amazing SpaceDulux Amazing Space
Painting the inside of cupboards contrasts fresh greens and acid tones to create a clean and contemporary finish.
This is an example of a bohemian kitchen in Berkshire.
Bethlehem Residence
Bethlehem Residence
adamtaylorARCHITECTUREadamtaylorARCHITECTURE
Living Visions Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and glass sheet splashback.
TINTA light grey kitchen
TINTA light grey kitchen
Kvik DenmarkKvik Denmark
Large scandi kitchen in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring, no island and grey floors.
Lakeside Camp Retreat
Lakeside Camp Retreat
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Blind Dog Photo
Photo of a classic kitchen in Portland Maine.
Apartamento en el centro de A Coruña
Apartamento en el centro de A Coruña
Cocinas JocarCocinas Jocar
Cocina con mucho servicio pese a su reducido tamaño
Design ideas for a small shabby-chic style enclosed kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Мятная кухня в сталинке на Ленинском проспекте
Мятная кухня в сталинке на Ленинском проспекте
BeladoBelado
Small l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island and grey floors.
Tansu - Asian Fusion
Tansu - Asian Fusion
Kitchen & Bath Concepts of PittsburghKitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh
Simone and Associates
Design ideas for a small world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, copper worktops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances and an island.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Premier CabinetsPremier Cabinets
This is an example of a farmhouse kitchen in Salt Lake City.
Biltmore Forest new construction 1
Biltmore Forest new construction 1
Mason Elliott DesignsMason Elliott Designs
Steven
Inspiration for a medium sized classic kitchen in Other.
Indigo Run - Island Paradise
Indigo Run - Island Paradise
StoneWorks, Inc.StoneWorks, Inc.
Close up view of the kitchen island finished with Viatera Minuet Quartz. The island has a 3" mitered edge detail for more depth in the look.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors, grey splashback and engineered stone countertops.
The Calais
The Calais
Design Tech HomesDesign Tech Homes
Photo of a kitchen in Houston.
Green With Envy - GE Kitchen Display Competition 2014
Green With Envy - GE Kitchen Display Competition 2014
Orion Design, Inc.Orion Design, Inc.
Modern kitchen in Louisville with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.
Rustic Ranch, Brookhaven
Rustic Ranch, Brookhaven
San Luis Kitchen Co.San Luis Kitchen Co.
Heartwood maple cabinets in a matte driftwood finish create a soft, out-doorsy feel for this kitchen. We started with a small, closed-in space and removed a wall (opening a large archway into the dining room) which vastly increased the amount of natural light available in the kitchen. We created a small bar and buffet where there used to be a dark corner. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Andover
Portfolio
Portfolio
No Job Too Small, LLCNo Job Too Small, LLC
Photo of a classic kitchen in New York.
Modern Earthy Tones for the Kitchen
Modern Earthy Tones for the Kitchen
Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty LtdAttard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a kitchen in Sydney.
Kitchen, bath, office
Kitchen, bath, office
Ventana Construction LLCVentana Construction LLC
Photo by Sheila Addleman Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Seattle.
Callahan-Wadsworth Residence
Callahan-Wadsworth Residence
Santa Cruz Green BuildersSanta Cruz Green Builders
Photo of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with concrete worktops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances and cork flooring.
Green With Envy - GE Kitchen Display Competition 2014
Green With Envy - GE Kitchen Display Competition 2014
Orion Design, Inc.Orion Design, Inc.
This is an example of a modern kitchen in Louisville with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.

Green Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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