Alise O'Brian Photography
Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, black appliances, cork floors, grey floor, white splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Highgate Family Home

Ensoul Ltd

Two tones of grey cabinetry, stainless steel fridge freezer and Miele ovens and appliances look fantastic contrasted with cork flooring and rustic timber wall cladding. An industrial twist to a contemporary kitchen design

4th St. Revival

Kelsey Kindret Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Coastal Style Living

Design Line Kitchens

Kitchen Designer : Ralph Katz of Design Line Kitchens Photographed by Nettie Einhorn
This is an example of a beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Arnside Kitchen

From Kitchens

A calm, simple and robust kitchen within a compact home for a young family. Warm grey painted cabinetry with limestone worktops and splash back.
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Baeder Kitchen

elizabeth c. masters architects, ltd.

The marble tile backsplash unites the kitchen and pantry visually with a subtle but lively pattern. The colors in the backsplash tie all of the different elements of the kitchen together. The tile pattern is both traditional and "edgy." It is a 2 x 2 pattern, but each square is cut either in matchstick thin slivers or on a single diagonal thereby giving the vertical surface a lively look in a traditional design. One focus of the new kitchen is the IKEA farm sink that works almost like a command post with its two large bowls and pull-out faucet. Glass cabinets surrounding the window and in the pantry add a bit of sparkle with the reflective surface of the glass and allow special objects to be displayed. From a working perspective, the owner says the one of the best features of the kitchen design is the new lighting. Recessed LED downlights and LED undercabinet lights give illumination for all tasks. The undercabinet LED lighting does not get hot and it uses very little energy. They are mounted towards the front of the cabinet while a continuous strip of plug mold runs along the back part of the upper cabinets providing many outlets throughout the working areas of the kitchen without being visible. Elizabeth C. Masters Architects, Ltd.

4th St. Revival

Kelsey Kindret Interior Design

Small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Hollybrook Crescent Renovation

OakWood Designers & Builders

Kitchen renovation
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and a peninsula.

Bamboo kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Westlake Kitchen Remodel

Meier Residential

Meier Residential, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island and cork floors.

Range Top and Floating Shelves

RemodelWest

Custom stainless steel floating shelves adorn the cooktop providing more storage while allowing natural light to come though the windows behind. Photo Credit: Ali Atri Photography

Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

John Welsh
Inspiration for a large kitchen in Philadelphia with quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, brick splashback and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

Krafted Homes, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and black appliances.

1890'S Farmhouse Revival

Yancy Interior Design

This is an example of a small country u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Pleasant Ridge, MI Kitchen/Sunroom Addition

Dan Davis Design

A kitchen and sunroom addition turned a very small and outdated kitchen into a sunny and open place for cooking and entertaining. A rustic wood island is a great contrast to the contemporary cabinets and metallic glass backsplash. Copper accents bring in warmth and Mid Century Modern furniture co-mingles with a rustic rocking chair.

Dallas, Texas | Heath Golf & Yacht Club - Classic Villanova Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Federal Hill Townhome

Marren Architects

Alan Gilbert
Contemporary kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Scheurich Remodel

brittanysdesign

There were a few goals for this main level living space remodel, first and for most to enhance the breath taking views of the Tacoma Narrows Strait of the Puget Sound. Secondly to also enhance and restore the original mid-century architecture and lastly to modernize the spaces with style and functionality. The layout changed by removing the walls separating the kitchen and entryway from the living spaces along with reducing the coat closet from 72 inches wide to 48 wide opening up the entry space. The original wood wall provides the mid-century architecture by combining the wood wall with the rich cork floors and contrasting them both with the floor to ceiling crisp white stacked slate fireplace we created the modern feel the client desired. Adding to the contrast of the warm wood tones the kitchen features the cool grey custom modern cabinetry, white and grey quartz countertops with an eye popping blue crystal quartz on the raise island countertop and bar top. To balance the wood wall the bar cabinetry on the opposite side of the space was finished in a honey stain. The furniture pieces are primarily blue and grey hues to coordinate with the beautiful glass tiled backsplash and crystal blue countertops in the kitchen. Lastly the accessories and accents are a combination of oranges and greens to follow in the mid-century color pallet and contrast the blue hues.

Baeder Kitchen

elizabeth c. masters architects, ltd.

1890'S Farmhouse Revival

Yancy Interior Design

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Cork Floors 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!