Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Grey Kitchen. DuraSupreme Cabinetry

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: DuraSupreme Cabinet Collection: Crestwood Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Cabinet Finish: Morel Door Style: Hudson Panel+ Counter tops: Viatera Quartz, Double Radius Top & Bottom edge detail, Silicone back splash, Silver Lake color

York Main Floor Remodel

Feegrade Contracting

Small galley separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Upcycled grey kitchen with quartz and walnut surfaces

Stoneham Kitchens

These kitchen cabinets from Stoneham Kitchens Scotney range in Farrow and Ball's Dove Grey colour are built around the modern stainless steel Smeg fridge. The cream bar stools seated at a large central island topped with solid wooden worktop add to the combination of rustic and modern.

Gray Spray Painting Kitchen

MB Fitted Furniture

A truly modern handless minimalist kitchen is the perfect space for cooking. This kitchen is an ideal solution for those who are looking for a clean, sleek, and uncluttered look. Frameless, slab doors will leave you with a stunning, sophisticated matt finish.

1930s Semi-Detached Extension

Home Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire

A creative, kitchen design! The extension allows for open plan living, and a space where the light fills the room. A statement kitchen island that converted a traditional L-shaped kitchen into a communal space and emphasises the practicality of extended counter space.

Innenausbau einer Altbauwohnung

Schreinermeisterei

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Urban Rustic

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

This gorgeous dark grey shaker kitchen-diner is a fantastic living space in a terraced house. Compact Kitchen Our clients wanted an L-shaped kitchen that would work well in the compact space they had. They preferred to avoid doing any additional building work. As keen cooks, our clients wanted a space that would be a daily joy to be in. They had a clear idea of the design aesthetic they wanted to achieve, with the dark characterful doors, brass handles and clean geometrical tiling. It was important that their new kitchen reflected their style and character, as well as provide them with a place to relax. A "living kitchen" is probably a good description. The result is a beautiful new space, where they enjoy spending their time. Our clients say: “We're absolutely thrilled with our new kitchen and the service provided by Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens. Throughout the process we have felt listened to and our ideas valued, with no hints of a hard sell for things we didn't want or need. How we use our kitchen has remained key and resulted in a space we love that feels very personal to us. The quality and standard of finish has exceeded our expectations.Any issues along the way (woodworm!) were dealt with promptly and without much overall delay. Everyone has been professional, friendly and as clean and tidy as one can be when ripping out a kitchen! We wouldn't hesitate to use them again.” The Kitchen Ingredients: The kitchen features solid timber doors in gun metal grey combined with beautiful iroko hardwood worktops, reclaimed from a school science lab. We designed and created the freestanding larder, which provides our clients with essential storage for their dry goods. Cooking a lot from scratch, this full height unit gives them an instant overview of all their ingredients. The open shelving on the other side of the kitchen makes the most of the shallow space between the worktop and the door leading to upstairs. A sustainable set of kitchen cabinets forms the base for the entire kitchen. These cabinets are super sustainable, as they are made from a special eco-board consisting of 100% recycled timber. They are glued and dowelled, and then set rigidly square in a press. Starting off square, they stay square - the perfect foundation for a solid kitchen. Guaranteed for 15 years, we expect them to last much longer. Exactly what you want when you're investing in a new kitchen. The longer a kitchen lasts, the more sustainable it is.

Rénovation de maison

Solho Studio

This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pennsylvania Cape Cod Remodel

inft3

The upstairs stairwell was opened toward the Kitchen, and an accent paint highlights the central wall. The six foot long maple island created ample prep space opposite the range and flanking marble counters. A breakfast nook and pantry are tucked away facing the backyard. Photo Credit ©Howard Hanna Real Estate Services w/ Lori Crandell - Shaler, PA

Casa Labicana | 130 MQ

L2 Architettura Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lexington, MA- Modern- Burmese Teak Kitchen Island Waterfall Countertop

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Burmese Teak Kitchen Island Waterfall Countertop designed by Samantha DeMarco of Divine Design Center. #SamanthaDeMarco #DivineDesignCenter #Grothouse #glumber

Проект "Жуки-бабочки"

Lares Design

По первоначальному замыслу пространство кухни-гостиной должно было напоминать домик на берегу моря. Кухня ИКЕА серии Будбин в сером цвете сразу понравилась заказчице. Она решилась на смелый шаг - использовать столешницу из натурального дерева. Венские стулья, светильники из "мятого" льна дополняют атмосферу расслабленного отпускного настроения.

Cabin Style Luxury Custom Home

Shane Collins Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Downton Avenue Streatham

Oakman Architecture Limited

Transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Mountain Maritime Pantry

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash Tile: Daltile Custom Copper Detail on Hood: Northwest Custom Woodwork Appliances: Albert Lee/Wolf Fabric for Custom Romans: Kravet

The Woodland Farmhouse Kitchen

Sardone | McLain Construction

Custom built cabinets and island table, hardwood floor, stainless steel appliances
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Спокойный, темный интерьер с элементами дерева

PLANiUM

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback and brown benchtop.

Lake Oswego Kitchen & Family Room

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

The island is stained walnut. The cabinets are glazed paint. The gray-green hutch has copper mesh over the doors and is designed to appear as a separate free standing piece. Small appliances are behind the cabinets at countertop level next to the range. The hood is copper with an aged finish. The wall of windows keeps the room light and airy, despite the dreary Pacific Northwest winters! The fireplace wall was floor to ceiling brick with a big wood stove. The new fireplace surround is honed marble. The hutch to the left is built into the wall and holds all of their electronics. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/

Monte Vista Residence

DK Studio

This early 20th-century house needed careful updating so it would work for a contemporary family without feeling as though the historical integrity had been lost. We stepped in to create a more functional combined kitchen and mud room area. A window bench was added off the kitchen, providing a new sitting area where none existed before. New wood detail was created to match the wood already in the house, so it appears original. Custom upholstery was added for comfort. In the master bathroom, we reconfigured the adjacent spaces to create a comfortable vanity, shower and walk-in closet. The choices of materials were guided by the existing structure, which was very nicely finished.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Brown 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!