Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Design, Tunbridge Wells

House of Beulah

Mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

The Avenues Arts and Crafts

Suzanne Childress Design

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Renovations

Revision LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, raised-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtop and ceramic splashback.

Wild Apple

SV Design

Nestled in the hills of Vermont is a relaxing winter retreat that looks like it was planted there a century ago. Our architects worked closely with the builder at Wild Apple Homes to create building sections that felt like they had been added on piece by piece over generations. With thoughtful design and material choices, the result is a cozy 3,300 square foot home with a weathered, lived-in feel; the perfect getaway for a family of ardent skiers. The main house is a Federal-style farmhouse, with a vernacular board and batten clad connector. Connected to the home is the antique barn frame from Canada. The barn was reassembled on site and attached to the house. Using the antique post and beam frame is the kind of materials reuse seen throughout the main house and the connector to the barn, carefully creating an antique look without the home feeling like a theme house. Trusses in the family/dining room made with salvaged wood echo the design of the attached barn. Rustic in nature, they are a bold design feature. The salvaged wood was also used on the floors, kitchen island, barn doors, and walls. The focus on quality materials is seen throughout the well-built house, right down to the door knobs.

Streamlined Suburban Gray Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen is the perfect example of how dark stained cabinets don't necessarily create a dark space. The natural and artificial light in this kitchen's design allow the space to be bright and welcoming. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

Byron

DG Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, onyx benchtops and glass tile splashback.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Kitchen with concrete countertop island and pendant lighting.
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

What great use of reclaimed wood!

Burge Building Consultants

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, brown floor, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and grey cabinets.

Kitchen

Wellborn + Wright

Reclaimed, smooth oak flooring - hand sanded, wax finish - and reclaimed "hit and miss" barn siding by Wellborn + Wright. Photo Cred: Kip Dawkins Photography

Contemporary Kitchen in Ellie Gray

Crown Point Cabinetry

Sleek and contemporary ‪Crown Point Kitchen‬ finished in Ellie Gray. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Garman Homes - Briar Chapel Model - The Overachiever

Garman Homes

Tour Factory
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen pantry in Raleigh with open cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Eagle Island Lake House

Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, green splashback, dark hardwood floors, a single-bowl sink, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Full Kitchen Remodel

HRS BUILD

Full kitchen remodel with u-shaped islands and gray accented cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and solid surface benchtops.

Beverlywood Residence

Kiyohara Moffitt

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lakeview Home

New Style Cabinets

Contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Addition - Kitchen

Beterbuilt

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Redstart Residence

Arc Three Studio

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

Family home with new kitchen and dining!

In Detail Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Dark Hardwood 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!