This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Clean-lined, Transitional Kitchen in White & Grey

User

This clean profile, streamlined kitchen embodies today's transitional look. The white painted perimeter cabinetry contrasts the grey stained island, while perfectly blending cool and warm tones.

Kitchen

Lisa & Leroy

Knowing that grandkids come to visit, we added a movable dining table for the crafters, bakers, and future chefs. With an optional leaf insert, the table can be moved away from the island to create a dining space for the whole family.

Home Renovation

PLAN C - Design. Build. Create

Contemporary kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle

Anne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTURE

Création d'une cuisine sur mesure avec "niche" bleue. Conception d'un casier bouteilles intégré dans les colonnes de rangements. Joints creux parfaitement alignés. Détail des poignées de meubles filantes noires.

Oak + Ocean

Steadfast Joinery

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Квартира на Аптекарском переулке в Петербурге

Maxim Maximov

Кухня в 3 цветах: дерево, зеленый матовый и серый матовый. Над барной стойкой-островом располагаются подвесные полки для бокалов и посуды. В острове предусмотрен винный шкаф.

Kitchen Remodel

Home Enrich

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Casa Carruba

ARCH.0

This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped separate kitchen in Rome with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Modern Loft Bungalow Kitchen

John McClain Design

Serving as the heart of the home, this sleek and sexy kitchen features semi-custom modern slim shaker style cabinetry in Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray. This color, rich in dark brown, black and blue undertones pairs exquisitely with the varied colors and veins within the stunning porcelain counter tops and counter to ceiling back splash. Diminutive flush-mount fixtures in wrapped brass positioned across the ceiling elevates this space even more as opposed to traditional recessed can lighting. Photo: Zeke Ruelas

Clareville home

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Un studio d'étudiant transformé en pied-à-terre pour jeunes retraités

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

The Black Barn

Laney LA, Inc.

Simple and clean lines naturally create an effortless impact.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Maison F&L - Vue Cuisine

ICØS Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Montpellier with white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

Квартира на "Динамо"

Юлия Тельнова

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Fovero RLM Cord Hung Pendants

HTM Lighting Solutions

Photo of a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Stuart st. ADU

Baran Studio Architecture

Photo of a small country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Merinda Farm - Palmwoods

Accord Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Clear & Bright - Blue Bell

Performance Kitchens & Home

A remodel that resulted from changing a bay window, adding a new back door, and removing a wall between the Dining Area and the Kitchen, allowed for a island , more cabinetry & a small bar area!

Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink and Grey 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!