Elegant Kitchen Remodel in a Soft Warm Gray

This gorgeous kitchen features a double range, marble counters and backsplash, brass fixtures, plus these freshly-painted cabinets in Sherwin Williams' "Amazing Gray". Design by Hilary Conrey of Courtney & Co. (Plus this is one of the prettiest islands we've ever seen!)

Whitewing

AFT Construction

High Res Media
Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, quartz benchtops, marble splashback and beige floor.

Dallas | Hillside | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

In our world of kitchen design, it’s lovely to see all the varieties of styles come to life. From traditional to modern, and everything in between, we love to design a broad spectrum. Here, we present a two-tone modern kitchen that has used materials in a fresh and eye-catching way. With a mix of finishes, it blends perfectly together to create a space that flows and is the pulsating heart of the home. With the main cooking island and gorgeous prep wall, the cook has plenty of space to work. The second island is perfect for seating – the three materials interacting seamlessly, we have the main white material covering the cabinets, a short grey table for the kids, and a taller walnut top for adults to sit and stand while sipping some wine! I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time in this kitchen?! Cabinetry With a tuxedo trend look, we used Cabico Elmwood New Haven door style, walnut vertical grain in a natural matte finish. The white cabinets over the sink are the Ventura MDF door in a White Diamond Gloss finish. Countertops The white counters on the perimeter and on both islands are from Caesarstone in a Frosty Carrina finish, and the added bar on the second countertop is a custom walnut top (made by the homeowner!) with a shorter seated table made from Caesarstone’s Raw Concrete. Backsplash The stone is from Marble Systems from the Mod Glam Collection, Blocks – Glacier honed, in Snow White polished finish, and added Brass. Fixtures A Blanco Precis Silgranit Cascade Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in White works perfect with the counters. A Waterstone transitional pulldown faucet in New Bronze is complemented by matching water dispenser, soap dispenser, and air switch. The cabinet hardware is from Emtek – their Trinity pulls in brass. Appliances The cooktop, oven, steam oven and dishwasher are all from Miele. The dishwashers are paneled with cabinetry material (left/right of the sink) and integrate seamlessly Refrigerator and Freezer columns are from SubZero and we kept the stainless look to break up the walnut some. The microwave is a counter sitting Panasonic with a custom wood trim (made by Cabico) and the vent hood is from Zephyr.

Traditional Bilotta Collection in Rye

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This expansive traditional kitchen by senior designer, Randy O'Kane and Architect, Clark Neuringer, features Bilotta Collection cabinet in a custom color. Randy says, the best part about working with this client was that she loves design – and not just interior but she also loves holiday decorating and she has a beautiful sense of aesthetic (and does everything to the nines). For her kitchen she wanted a barn-like feel and it absolutely had to be functional because she both bakes and cooks for her family and neighbors every day. And as the mother of four teenage girls she has a lot of people coming in and out of her home all the time. She wanted her kitchen to be comfortable – not untouchable and not too “done”. When she first met with Bilotta senior designer Randy O’Kane, her #1 comment was: “I’m experiencing white kitchen fatigue”. So right from the start finding the perfect color was the prime focus. The challenge was infusing a center hall colonial with a sense of warmth, comfort and that barn aesthetic without being too rustic which is why they went with a straight greenish grey paint vs. something distressed. The flooring, by Artisan Wood floors, looks reclaimed with its wider long planks and fumed finish. The barn door separating the laundry room and the kitchen was made from hand selected barn wood, made custom according to the client’s detailed specifications, and hung with sliding hardware. The kitchen hardware was really a window sash pull from Rocky Mountain that was repurposed as handles in a living bronze finish mounted horizontally. Glazed brick tile, by Ann Sacks, really helped to embrace the overall concept. Since a lot of parties are hosted out of that space, the kitchen, and butler’s pantry off to the side, needed a good flow as well as areas to bake and stage the creations. Double ovens were a must as well as a 48” Wolf Range and a Rangecraft hood – four ovens are going all the time. Beverage drawers were added to allow others to flow through the kitchen without disturbing the cook. Lots of storage was added for a well-stocked kitchen. A unique detail is double door wall cabinets, some with wire mesh to allow to see their dishes for easy access. In the butler’s pantry, instead of mesh they opted for antique mirror glass fronts. Countertops are a natural quartzite for care free use and a solid wood table, by Brooks Custom, extends of the island, removable for flexibility, making the kitchen and dining area very functional. One of the client’s antique pieces (a hutch) was incorporated into the kitchen to give it a more authentic look as well as another surface to decorate and provide storage. The lighting over the island and breakfast table has exposed Edison bulbs which hearkens to that “barn” lighting. For the sinks, they used a fireclay Herbeau farmhouse on the perimeter and an undermount Rohl sink on the island. Faucets are by Waterworks. Standing back and taking it all in it’s a wonderful collaboration of carefully designed working space and a warm gathering space for family and guests. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane, Architect: Clark Neuringer Architects, posthumously. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

140 Forest Avenue

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, with island, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchen

Thompson Construction

The cabinet paint color is Sherwin-Williams - SW 7008 Alabaster
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Design ideas for an expansive country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Saddle Ridge Home

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive modern kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Butler's Pantry

Cascade West Development

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Kirkwood Terrace | Sammamish

Quadrant Homes

Inspiration for an expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

When Three Become One

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Marvelous in Mesa

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Modern farmhouse kitchen, living room, and dining room featuring a brick floor to ceiling fireplace, custom staircase railing, eat in kitchen and dining, wood plank tile floors, and custom paneled appliances. Photo Credit: David Elton

Modern Kitchen

Expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lincoln Park Transitional

BGD&C Custom Homes

In an effort to accommodate family time, as well as provide a highly functional, world-class kitchen we designed an integrated family room and kitchen with enough space for a sizeable breakfast table, a large island with stool seating, and a significant amount of storage and counter space. Special touches included a painted tongue and groove ceiling, O’Brien Harris hand painted cabinetry with pewter hood, walnut countertop inset and quartzite countertops. Architecture, Design & Construction by BGD&C Interior Design by Kaldec Architecture + Design Exterior Photography: Tony Soluri Interior Photography: Nathan Kirkman

Dreamy Details - Kitchen

Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork

Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Cane River Retreat

THE COTTAGE

Beautiful kitchen with Bentwood Cabinetry and Walker Zanger tile backsplash.Custom copper hood and La Cornue Range by the Kitchen & Bath Cottage in Shreveport, LA

Carani Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, stainless steel appliances and grey cabinets.

Spoonbill Remodel

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

Take a gander at this beauty! An outstanding remodel performed in conjunction with Jesse at Majestic Enterprises. This Florida style home enjoys fantastic waterfront views provided by the large panoramic windows and high ceilings which opens up the space considerably and provides abundant lighting. The brand new expansive kitchen, boasts glass stacked uppers, on top of all white cabinetry, adorned by natural stone granite in Venetian Gold coloring. The color combo compliments the natural, coastal style that resides throughout the home, and produces a delightful airy and open feeling that all of us can relish. Cabinetry: Kitchen/Laundry - R.D. Henry & Company - Winter White w/ Pewter Glaze Guest Bath - Kith Kitchens - Charcoal w/ Chocolate line glaze Outdoor Kitchen - NatureKast Weatherproof Cabinetry - Walnut Countertops: Kitchen - Granite - Venetian Gold Bathrooom - Granite - Corteccia Accessories - Rev-A-Shelf Grill - Delta Heat

Lake Sammamish Project

Tammara Stroud Design

photos: John Granen Photography
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Midwest Lake Home

Wade Weissmann Architecture

A library ladder is a charming, unexpected addition to a kitchen, but totally functional for accessing storage.
This is an example of an expansive country l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Expansive Beige Kitchen 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!