Country Kitchen, exposed beams, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, Wellborn Cabinets, stainless appliances
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Paragon Custom Builders

This unassuming Kitchen design offers a simply elegance to the Great Room.
This is an example of a large country eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, grey splashback, with island, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown 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.

Santa Monica Contemporary Kitchen

New Generation Home Improvements

Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with with island, flat-panel cabinets, marble splashback, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oyster Pond Estate

User

Country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brick floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, panelled appliances, red floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Katie & Drew's Kitchen

Hello Kitchen

Whit Preston
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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Blackstone Cabinetry

Beautiful white kitchen with built in appliances. Stainless Steel backsplash for Cooktop. Ceasarstone Countertops. Sleek Handles. Flip Up Door and Glass Doors. Columns for Fridge, and Pantries.

Kitchen

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey benchtop, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Black in the 'Stow

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

The view from the sofa into the kitchen. A relatively small space but good coming has meant the area feels uncluttered yet still has a lot of storage.

HFN House

Compendium Group LLC

Transitional galley kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Denny Blaine

Carly Gray Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Historic Suburban Home - Emlen House

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

When purchased by a young couple with a growing family, this historic home was fully gutted, and ready to be transformed for modern living within a traditional footprint. The remaining original details such as the three-story curved wood staircase and stone fireplace surrounds were brought back to life and highlight the updated design. Previously hidden attic windows were exposed when vaulting the third-floor ceilings.

Los Altos Asian Modern

Cathie Hong Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with porcelain floors, grey floor, vaulted, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

OSONNIA APARTMENT

MAKHNO Studio

Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Yosemite Cabin

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Modern galley kitchen in Seattle with light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Oakland Mid Century

Emerson Grace Design

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Stonebridge Stunner

Design Studio West

Step into a kitchen that exudes both modern sophistication and inviting warmth. The space is anchored by a stunning natural quartzite countertop, its veined patterns reminiscent of a sun-drenched landscape. The countertop stretches across the kitchen, gracing both the perimeter cabinetry and the curved island, its gentle curves adding a touch of dynamism to the layout. White oak cabinetry provides a grounding contrast to the cool quartzite. The rich, natural grain of the wood, paired with a crisp white paint, create a sense of airiness and visual lightness. This interplay of textures and tones adds depth and dimension to the space. Breaking away from the traditional rectilinear lines, the island features curved panels that echo the countertop's gentle sweep. This unexpected detail adds a touch of whimsy and softens the overall aesthetic. The warm vinyl flooring complements the wood cabinetry, creating a sense of continuity underfoot.

Japandi Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beechwood

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless, and ideally positioned on a picturesque street in the 4100 block, discover this dream home by Jessica Koltun Home. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece. Countless custom features and finishes include museum-quality walls, white oak beams, reeded cabinetry, stately millwork, and white oak wood floors with custom herringbone patterns. First-floor amenities include a barrel vault, a dedicated study, a formal and casual dining room, and a private primary suite adorned in Carrara marble that has direct access to the laundry room. The second features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an oversized game room that could also be used as a sixth bedroom. This is your opportunity to own a designer dream home.

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!