A classic inset frame kitchen in solid Ash with a brushed out grain and factory sprayed exterior finish. The interior is in Oak with solid Oak dovetailed drawers, Carrara marble work tops and a glass back splash.

Stunning Painted Shaker

Chris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dorset with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Grey Kitchen

Tom Howley

The Hartford collection is an inspired modern update on the classic Shaker style kitchen. Designed with simplicity in mind, the kitchens in this range have a universal appeal that never fails to delight. Each kitchen is beautifully proportioned, with an unerring focus on scale that ensures the final result is flawless. The impressive island adds much needed extra storage and work surface space, perfect for busy family living. Placed in the centre of the kitchen, it creates a hub for friends and family to gather. A large Kohler sink, with Perrin & Rowe taps creates a practical prep area and because it’s positioned between the Aga and fridge it creates an ideal work triangle.

Sullivan's Island Haven

Herlong Architects

Rod Pasibe
This is an example of a tropical eat-in kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Weybridge

The Main Company

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
This is an example of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Dark Grey Copper Shaker Kitchen

Broadway Bespoke Kitchens

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances and with island.

June Kitchen : West Nyack

Design Farm Group

Meeka Vanderwal
Small country open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors and with island.

Wanstead Traditional

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

This beautiful open plan space was designed to be in keeping with the period property it is in.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Crouch End

Markus Schmid Kitchens

A grey and white handleless kitchen in a London side return extension. The kitchen includes an island with a white Caeserstone quartz worktop,
Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Ashlawn Close

Reflections | Studio

Chris Snook
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in West Midlands with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

On the side of the cliff

Jennifer Ryan Design

This smallish kitchen needed to be both updated and opened up. By taking out the wall where the peninsula is now and adding a garden window made the kitchen feels much bigger even though we didn't add any square footage! Opening up the wall between the kitchen and entry also added much needed light. 48 inch AGA range is the show stopper in the room.

Kitchen Remodel - Phillips Ranch

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Urban living | Metal and Stone

OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)

Urban living - Metal and Stone Create a handless urban industrial kitchen in this continuous living space, located between the dining space and lifestyle area. Dining for four at the island - prep sink - hot tap - steam cooking - ovens at eye level Specification Rational furniture - Tio | Anthracite metalic | Bronze metalic Central island | dining for four Down draft extraction and induction hob | Gaggenau Dekton 20mm | Radium Gaggenau 200 series appliance set Quooker hot tap | Nordic Square SBox pop up socket Blanco sinks | Culina S tap Photography by Philip Adam Bacon @ OpenHaus Kitchens

Floors of Stone with deVOL Kitchens

Floors of Stone

The rustic finish of the Light Tumbled Travertine works brilliantly against the dark green AGA and simple Shaker kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, coloured appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Cambria Montgomery quartz counters, subway backsplash & Blanco sink/faucet

Greg Anderson

Photo of a small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Modern Downtown Denver Condo

Taylor Design Group

Modern Downtown Denver Condo
Contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Skylight Detail

RemodelWest

The need for natural light drove the design of this space. The skylight detail became integral part of the design to satisfy the need the of natural light while creating a modern aesthetic as well as a stunning architectural detail. To keep the lights and pendants centered on the island, we designed a pattern of openings and blocking to allow fixtures to mount at the correct spots along the island span. Photo Credit: Ali Atri Photography

Kitchen fitting

PJTC

Photo of a large modern open plan kitchen in Glasgow with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Shoreditch Penthouse

HouseUP

Large kitchen/living room open space Shaker style kitchen with concrete worktop made onsite Crafted tape, bookshelves and radiator with copper pipes

French Quarter Maisonette

Decorations Lucullus

What happens when something tells you it’s time for a change? The perfectly nice, big, traditional house on a leafy street uptown seems not what you want anymore. Suddenly, in a coup de foudre, you fall in love with a seductive cottage in the French Quarter. You want color and daring and lots of interior fun! Decorations Lucullus promises to creatively indulge your every whimsy. It’s not bohemian, it’s not rebellion its just you expressing yourself.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!