This classic gray kitchen with white oak island is a great combination of classic and modern style. The gray cabinets and walls create a timeless look that blends in with any style of home. The white oak island adds an extra touch of elegance while providing a natural contrast to the gray walls. The countertops of the island feature a sleek marble material that provides a smooth surface for meal preparation. The combination of the gray and white elements creates a cohesive and stylish look that will look beautiful for years to come.

Modern Classic Kitchen's Idea by Yantram 3d interior rendering company

Yantram Animation Studio - Interior Designer

Interior Kitchen-Living Render with Beautiful Balcony View above the sink that provides natural light. The darkly stained chairs add contrast to the Contemporary interior design for the home, and the breakfast table in the kitchen with typically designed drawers, best interior, wall painting, pendent, and window strip curtains makes an Interior render Photo-Realistic.

Transitional English Manor Kitchen

Heritage Design Studio

Our Client's wishlist included multiple chefs in the same space, so two islands were a must. Countertops are made by Caesarstone. This space measures 22' x 17', but can easily overflow into the Prep Kitchen just behind the stocked Pantry. Hunley faucets and pot filler remind us of the English architecture with a distressed brass finish. The honed farmhouse sink is from Stone Forest. Appliances are from SubZero Wolf, and the matte black pendants are made by Savoy House.

Highland Ave - Green Phoenix Development

Essex Restoration

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Gourmet Kitchen features a separate prep kitchen, two islands in main kitchen, wolf appliances, subzero refrigeration, La Cornue rotisserie, and a Miele steam oven. Counter top slabs are fusion quartzite from Aria Stone Gallery. We designed a unique back-splash behind the range to store spices on one side and oils and a pot filler on other side. Flat panel cabinets. Photographer: Charles Lauersdorf, Realty Pro Shots

Unparalleled Modern Estate

Unique Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive modern eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with grey cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, grey floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary by the beach

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photos by William Quarles Designed by Interior Consultations Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry Architect Tyler Smyth
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, granite benchtops, glass tile splashback, multiple islands, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm Farmhouse Kitchen - Basking Ridge, NJ

KraftMaster Renovations

Warm farmhouse kitchen nestled in the suburbs has a welcoming feel, with soft repose gray cabinets, two islands for prepping and entertaining and warm wood contrasts.

Award Winning indoor-outdoor Kitchen with Glass Garage Door

David Watkins Home Design, LLC

This multi award winning Kitchen features a eye-catching center island ceiling detail, 2 refrigerators and 2 windows leading out to an indoor-outdoor Kitchen featuring a Glass Garage Door opening to panoramic views.

Midwest Family Compound

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This family compound is located on acerage in the Midwest United States. The pool house featured here has many kitchens and bars, ladies and gentlemen locker rooms, on site laundry facility and entertaining areas. Matt Kocourek Photography

Lumix Quartzite & Absolute Black Granite kitchen

Levantina USA

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse. Natural Stone from Levantina Atlanta- Lumix quartzite kitchen islands and Absolute Black Honed granite countertops. Fabrication: Atlanta Kitchen, Inc.; Cabinetry: Kingdom Woodworks; Architect: Harrison Design; Builder: Sheehan Built Homes; Photography: Galina Coada.

Downtown Pittsburgh Whole Condo

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography NKBA 1st Place Winner in Medium Kitchen Category Lead Designer: Emily Miller, CKD Co-Designer: Tommy Trzcinski
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, a double-bowl sink and grey floor.

Rutt Cabinetry - Bold Styled Kitchen - Drury Design

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

"This beautiful design started with a clean open slate and lots of design opportunities. The homeowner was looking for a large oversized spacious kitchen designed for easy meal prep for multiple cooks and room for entertaining a large oversized family. The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans. The end result was a stunning spacious room for this large extended family to enjoy." - Drury Design Features cabinetry from Rutt

Club Oaks Residence

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Realty Pro Shots
Large contemporary kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, an undermount sink and multiple islands.

Jobs Lane, Bridgehampton, NY

Arclinea NY

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

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Strathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Sophisticated Elegant Kitchen – South Barrington, IL

Drury Design

Our clients were ready to update their kitchen with soft and subtle colors to blend in with the home’s recently updated interior. It was also time to improve the layout. The kitchen needed to be reconfigured in order to facilitate a three-generation family and occasional entertaining. Design Objectives -Brighten up to blend with the home’s interior and flow into the adjacent family room area -Incorporate specific storage for pantry items like bulk ingredients and small appliances -Designate areas for a coffee bar, multiple prep areas and seating while highlighting a dry bar for display -Keep clutter off of counters for a seamless design that facilitates visual flow through the entire area Design Challenges -Make a subtle statement with contrasting cabinets and countertops -Incorporate a stand-alone, statement-making dry bar just outside the main kitchen space -Design a statement hood that serves as a focal point without interrupting visual flow -Update and add lighting to add more task, accent and overhead brightness. -Have the space be usable for different tasks by different family members at the same time -Create a space that looks classy and formal but is still inviting. Design Solutions -A soft grey stain and white paint were used on all the cabinets. On only the wall cabinets flanking the window was the grey introduced on the frame to make a pop against the white paint. -The white-painted refrigerator and freezer door panel style is a custom reeded look that adds a soft contrasting detail against the main door style. Along with the open grey-stained interior cabinet above, it looks like a piece of furniture. -The same soft tones were used for the countertops and a full, high backsplash of Chamonix quartzite that tied everything together. It’s an elegant backdrop for the hood. -The Dry Bar, even though showcasing a dark stained cabinet, stays open and bright with a full mirror backsplash, wood retained glass floating shelves and glass wall cabinet doors. Brushed brass trim details and a fun light fixture add a pop of character. -The same reeded door style as the refrigerator was used on the base doors of the dry bar to tie in with the kitchen. -About 2/3 of the existing walk-in pantry was carved out for the new dry bar footprint while still keeping a shallow-depth pantry space for storage. -The homeowners wanted a beautiful hood but didn’t want it to dominate the design. We kept the lines of the hood simple. The soft stainless steel body has a bottom accent that incorporates both the grey stain and white-painted cabinet colors. -Even though the Kitchen had a lot of natural light from the large window, it was important to have task and subtle feature lighting. Recessed cans provide overall lighting while clear pendants shine down on the 2nd level of the seating area on the island. -The circular clear chandelier is the statement piece over the main island while the pendants flanking the hood emphasize the quartzite backsplash and add as accent lighting in the evening along with the interior cabinet lights. With three generations living in the home it was important to have areas that multiple family members could use at the same time without being in each other’s way. The design incorporates different zones like the coffee bar, charging station, dry bar and refrigerator drawers. The softness of the colors and classic feel of the wood floor keep kitchen is inviting and calming.

Harding Boulevard Bar Cabinet/Pocket Bar

Amy Carman Design

Perfect for cocktail hour or dinner parties, this built-in pocket bar is always at the ready for elegant entertaining. Set near this kitchen's second island, it becomes a natural place to gather, mix drinks, and spend time with friends at a party.

Pantry Cabinet Open

Lenton Company, Inc.

Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.

SoCal

Duket Architects Planners

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and multiple Islands 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!