What do you do if you have a lovely cottage on Burt Lake but you want more natural light, more storage space, more bedrooms and more space for serving and entertaining? You remodel of course! We were hired to update the look and feel of the exterior, relocate the kitchen, create an additional suite, update and enlarge bathrooms, create a better flow, increase natural light and convert three season room into part of the living space with a vaulted ceiling. The finished product is stunning and the family will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.

The Miranda

Barriere Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Transitional Cottage Kitchen in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

A few words our clients used to describe their dream kitchen: nothing shiny, comfort, cooking, rustic, utilitarian. Aside from the sheen on that bronze hardware, looks about right to us!

Hampstead

Kelly Landry, Kitchen Designer

Lovely new kitchen and home featuring Dynasty cabinetry in the Mecca door style in Pure White on main cabinetry and Smokey Hills on the dry bar cabinetry.

Multifunctional Kitchen Island

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

www.GenevaCabinet.com - This kitchen designed by Joyce A. Zuelke features Plato Woodwork, Inc. cabinetry with the Coventry raised panel full overlay door. The perimeter has a painted finish in Sunlight with a heavy brushed brown glaze. The generous island is done in Country Walnut and shows off a beautiful Grothouse wood countertop. #PlatoWoodwork Cabinetry Bella Tile and Stone - Lake Geneva Backsplash, S. Photography/ Shanna Wolf Photography Lowell Custom Homes Builder

90 8th Ave

Richard Massa Architect

Small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Dunstans Road

The Gentleman Architect Ltd

Photo of a scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Equestrian 1

Black Ink Interiors

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Stonehenge Residence

Laura Hicks Architect, LEED AP

Sunny Galley Kitchen connects Breakfast Nook to Family Room. Chris Reilmann Photo
Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Torrey Pine

The Living Door

Photo of an expansive mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

PITT TOWN RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

MODERN URBAN. - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Rugged Concrete' bench top - 20mm thick Laminex 'Rural Oak' Natural finish bench top - Polytec 'Black' Venette finish - Laminex 'Rural Oak' Riven finish - Recessed LED strip lights - Shadowline - Blum lift up doors - Blum 'Orian Grey' soft closing hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens By Emanuel

Taft

Michael Abraham Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, brown floor, grey benchtop and with island.

Leesburg, VA

WellCraft Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a large modern eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mukilteo Kitchen

D. Beckman Construction LLC

Transitional galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Big bright kitchen with concrete countertops and a lot of windows. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a large country kitchen in New York with with island, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and grey benchtop.

South Long Springs Butte Kitchen

TVL Creative Ltd.

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

Fransworth

Refresh Home

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dunvegan Road Applecross

Tascone Design

Inspiration for a large modern open plan kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

eggersmann Metalldekor Stahl dunkel mit Altholz Arbeitsplatte aus Edelstahl 1723

Lang Küchen & Accessoires

Unterschränke mit Melaminharzbeschichtung in Metalldekor, Stahl dunkel Perfect sense und Arbeitsplatte aus 5mm Edelstahl, kombiniert mit Hochschränken mit Fronten aus geprägtem Altholz und beleuchteten Holzborden Foto: David Straßburger

All Cabinet Styles 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!