Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Los Poblanos

Bespoke Woodwork

Marc Sowers Bespoke Woodwork
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Irongate Remodel

Michaelson Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors, a peninsula, beige floor, grey cabinets and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen looking into the great room

At Home Design LLC

2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel A perfect example of mixing what is authentic with the newest innovation. Beautiful antique reclaimed wood ceilings with Neff’s sleek grey lacquered cabinets. Concrete and stainless counter tops. Travertine flooring in a vertical pattern to compliment adds another subtle graining to the room.

Cotswold cottage

Jo Shore Ltd

Rachael Smith
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Oxfordshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, no island, white benchtop and beige floor.

Open Plan Kitchen Design

Tom Howley

The bespoke Hartford shaker style design with a cot beaded edge complements its traditional Grade II listed barn setting. Ideal for cosy living and entertaining this incredible open plan kitchen design is the perfect solution for multi-functional layouts. Hand-painted cabinetry in a soft grey shade reflects light into every corner. Sleek pull-out units tuck away everyday items, maximising your living space while keeping everything you need to hand. The stunning quartz work surface is a real statement of style; hardwearing and a dream to keep clean.

Buckinghamshire, Larder Room

Touch Design Group

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and limestone floors.

Organically Industrial, La Jolla

Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

With an open plan complete with sky-high wood planked ceilings, every interior element of this kitchen is beautiful and functional. The massive concrete island centered in the space sets the bold tone and provides a welcome place to cook and congregate. Grove Brickworks in Sugar White lines the walls throughout the kitchen and leads into the adjoining spaces, providing an industrial aesthetic to this organically inspired home. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Kitchen looking into the great room

At Home Design LLC

A Tuscan Kitchen

Tim Moss

Farrow and Ball Cornforth White and London Clay compliment perfectly the natural Travertine stone floor
Photo of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Tierre Verde Treasure

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Close up of the gorgeous cabinets by Eudora (Kith Kitchens) and brown fantasy quartzite tops with full backsplash.
Large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Wandsworth Common Westside

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley
Mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Spacious Shaker In Letchworth

Planet Furniture

A light, bright open plan kitchen with ample space to dine, cook and store everything that needs to be tucked away. As always, our bespoke kitchens are designed and built to suit lifestyle and family needs and this one is no exception. Plenty of island seating and really importantly, lots of room to move around it. Large cabinets and deep drawers for convenient storage plus accessible shelving for cook books and a wine fridge perfectly positioned for the cook! Look closely and you’ll see that the larder is shallow in depth. This was deliberately (and cleverly!) designed to accommodate a large beam behind the back of the cabinet, yet still allows this run of cabinets to look balanced. We’re loving the distinctive brass handles by Armac Martin against the Hardwicke White paint colour on the cabinetry - along with the Hand Silvered Antiqued mirror splashback there’s plenty of up-to-the-minute design details which ensure this classic shaker is contemporary yes classic in equal measure.

Classic Contemporary Orangery Kitchen | Ashurst House

Humphrey Munson

The key design goal of the homeowners was to install “an extremely well-made kitchen with quality appliances that would stand the test of time”. The kitchen design had to be timeless with all aspects using the best quality materials and appliances. The new kitchen is an extension to the farmhouse and the dining area is set in a beautiful timber-framed orangery by Westbury Garden Rooms, featuring a bespoke refectory table that we constructed on site due to its size. The project involved a major extension and remodelling project that resulted in a very large space that the homeowners were keen to utilise and include amongst other things, a walk in larder, a scullery, and a large island unit to act as the hub of the kitchen. The design of the orangery allows light to flood in along one length of the kitchen so we wanted to ensure that light source was utilised to maximum effect. Installing the distressed mirror splashback situated behind the range cooker allows the light to reflect back over the island unit, as do the hammered nickel pendant lamps. The sheer scale of this project, together with the exceptionally high specification of the design make this kitchen genuinely thrilling. Every element, from the polished nickel handles, to the integration of the Wolf steamer cooktop, has been precisely considered. This meticulous attention to detail ensured the kitchen design is absolutely true to the homeowners’ original design brief and utilises all the innovative expertise our years of experience have provided.

The Hampton Court Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Transitional kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, limestone floors, with island, a farmhouse sink and black appliances.

N Residence | Saratoga

Via Builders, Inc.

Dean J. Birinyi Architectural Photography http://www.djbphoto.com
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, stone tile splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Linda Flora Dr.

Kami Rezai

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Farnham

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Classic tailored furniture is married with the very latest appliances from Sub Zero and Wolf to provide a kitchen of distinction, designed to perfectly complement the proportions of the room. The design is practical and inviting but with every modern luxury included.

Dallas North Forty Kitchen Remodel

Bellisa Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

Cortland Manor NY project

Amazing Spaces

Two-tone cabinet colors harmoniously blend with the marble backsplash tile, concrete and quartzite countertops in this modern, family-friendly kitchen. Stainless steel appliances coordinate nicely with the muted tones of gray and white. Photography: Peter Krupenye

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Limestone 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!