Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Organic Kitchen in El Dorado Hills

Design for Living

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon

Mon Concept Habitation

Dans l’entrée - qui donne accès à la cuisine ouverte astucieusement agencée en U, au coin parents et à la pièce de vie - notre attention est instantanément portée sur la jolie teinte « Brun Murcie » des menuiseries, sublimée par l’iconique lampe Flowerpot de And Tradition.

Cheshire kitchen 2023

Diane Berry Kitchens

This luxury dream kitchen was the vision of Diane Berry for her retired clients based in Cheshire. They wanted a kitchen that had lots of worktop and storage space, an island and space for a TV and a couple of chairs and two dining tables one large for entertaining and a small area for casual dining for two to six. The design has an extra tall extension to help bring in a feeling of light and space, allowing natural light to flood to the back of the room. Diane used some amazing materials, the dark oak cross grain doors, Dekton concrete worktops and Miele graphite grey ovens. Buster and Punch pendant lights add the finishing touches and some amazing pieces of modern art add the personality of the clients. Super large format floor tiles bring a simple calm base for the room and help with the work factor of the fully mitred Dekton island, the angled knee recess for the bar stools draws in the angled ceiling and roof lights above the bookcase, and in this area Acupanel vertical timber wall neatly opens to allow access to service neatly concealed behind. Diane Berry and her team worked closely with Prime construction ltd who carried out the construction works, lots of hard work by many tradesmen brought this dream kitchen to fruition.

Casa L&D

Blanca Rosa Gutierrez

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Victorian Flat – Finsbury Park

JLV Design Ltd

This kitchen had a make-over, the carcasses were kept and only the doors, handles and countertop were changed. With a fresh new coat of paint, this kitchen was transformed

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, with island, green floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Kitchen remoeling Wheatherstone

YB Interiors, LLC

spicy rack cabinet
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Aldine Westfield

SCM Design Group

This classic gray kitchen with white oak island is a great combination of classic and modern style. The gray cabinets and walls create a timeless look that blends in with any style of home. The white oak island adds an extra touch of elegance while providing a natural contrast to the gray walls. The countertops of the island feature a sleek marble material that provides a smooth surface for meal preparation. The combination of the gray and white elements creates a cohesive and stylish look that will look beautiful for years to come.

Devon Blue

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

Bespoke kitchen in Oval room blue with Pippy oak accents and an antique brass wall unit. Not your typical handleless kitchen - every aspect is bespoke. From the height of the worktop to the bookmatched Pippy Oak to the 45 degree handle rail meeting door and drawer fronts also chamfered at 45 degrees! What looks simple certainly isn't.

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
This is an example of a large midcentury open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Tilden Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | IL

Flooret

This LVP driftwood-inspired design balances overcast grey hues with subtle taupes. A smooth, calming style with a neutral undertone that works with all types of decor. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

SELF A11

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

Кухонный гарнитур на всю высоту помещения с библиотечной лестницей для удобного доступа на антресольные секции
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Texas Transitional

Gibson Gimpel Interior Design

Pantry with built-in cabinetry, patterned marble floors, and natural wood pull-out drawers
Large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Industrial Minimalism

Fiorito Interior Design

It’s rare when a client comes to me with a brief for a complete home from scratch, but that is exactly what happened here. My client, a professional musician and singer, was having a luxury three-story condo built and wanted help choosing not only all the hardscape materials like tile, flooring, carpet, and cabinetry, but also all furniture and furnishings. I even outfitted his new home with plates, flatware, pots and pans, towels, sheets, and window coverings. Like I said, this was from scratch! We defined his style direction for the new home including dark colors, minimalistic furniture, and a modern industrial sensibility, and I set about creating a fluid expression of that style. The tone is set at the entry where a custom laser-cut industrial steel sign requests visitors be shoeless. We deliberately limited the color palette for the entire house to black, grey, and deep blue, with grey-washed or dark stained neutral woods. The navy zellige tiles on the backsplash in the kitchen add depth between the cement-textured quartz counters and cerused cabinetry. The island is painted in a coordinating navy and features hand-forged iron stools. In the dining room, horizontal and vertical lines play with each other in the form of an angular linear chandelier, lighted acrylic light columns, and a dining table with a special faceted wave edge. Chair backs echo the shape of the art maps on the wall. We chose a unique, three dimensional wall treatment for the living room where a plush sectional and LED tunable lights set the stage for comfy movie nights. Walls with a repeating whimsical black and white whale skeleton named Bruce adorn the walls of the powder room. The adjacent patio boasts a resort-like feeling with a cozy fire table, a wall of up-lit boxwoods, and a black sofa and chairs for star gazing. A gallery wall featuring a roster of some of my client’s favorite rock, punk, and jazz musicians adorns the stairwell. On the third floor, the primary and guest bathrooms continue with the cement-textured quartz counters and same cerused cabinetry. We completed this well-appointed home with a serene guest room in the established limited color palette and a lounge/office/recording room. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Квартира в ЖК "Сердце Столицы"

Ната Волкова

This is an example of a mid-sized asian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

A Grand Gathering

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a large u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Big 5 Ranch

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Flamingo Groves Residence Renovation

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

Modernization and Renovations to existing 7,200 Square Foot Home in Davie, FL.
Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and grey benchtop.

RG Project

Dion Group Projects

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey 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!