Gone are the days of the wobbly lazy susan on the central pole; these days, lazy susans are mounted securely to a stable shelf.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Manchester with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and timber.

Kitchen

DMJ

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large open kitchen with natural light coming from above.
Photo of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Modern Kitchen and Bath Remodel with Warm Grey Accent

United Signature

The kitchen and bathroom renovations have resulted in a large Main House with modern grey accents. The kitchen was upgraded with new quartz countertops, cabinetry, an under-mount sink, and stainless steel appliances, including a double oven. The white farm sink looks excellent when combined with the Havenwood chevron mosaic porcelain tile. Over the island kitchen island panel, functional recessed lighting, and pendant lights provide that luxury air. Remarkable features such as the tile flooring, a tile shower, and an attractive screen door slider were used in the bathroom remodeling. The Feiss Mercer Oil-Rubbed Bronze Bathroom Vanity Light, which is well-blended to the Grey Shakers cabinet and Jeffrey Alexander Merrick Cabinet Pull in Matte Black serving as sink base cabinets, has become a centerpiece of this bathroom renovation.

1890'S Farmhouse Revival

Yancy Interior Design

Inspiration for 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.

Carolina Craze

Fresh Air Designs, Inc.

This open-aired outdoor kitchen/entertaining space is the perfect place to experience the outdoors without worrying about the weather. These gray powder-coated stainless steel cabinets are effortlessly crafted to endure and withstand all the elements. Not only making this outdoor space ultra-durable, but ultra lasting. Additions like this Kalamazoo grill, two-burner stove, ice maker, wine cooler, and refrigerator are molded into the design of the outdoor kitchen. This stainless steel finish is ultra-sleek and ultra smart for the outdoors. Finished with a Carolina Blue ceiling, this outdoor space is perfect for any fan of the Tar Heel state.

Farmhouse Renovation

Amy Lynn - Interiors

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Praktische Raumlösung mit Insel

Schreinerei Suske

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, linoleum floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and timber.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Volansky Studio

Step up to the bar and have a seat. The red birch and hemlock join the painted wood cabinets inviting all to enjoy the festivities of a holiday or a day after skiing. Clear glass pendants light the bar top along with the small puck lights. The beverage center stores wine as well as a beverage refrigerator with easy access from the living space.

Squamish Kitchen Renovation

Construct by Nuthatch

Scandinavian/modern kitchen remodel. Cabinets are a shaker style with a unique Moonshine colour from Benjamin Moore. Brand new stainless steel appliances. Large single basin undermount sink in kitchen island. Countertops are white quartzite. Brand new western oak flooring throughout.

Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel in Northridge

Pearl Remodeling

We turned this open concept kitchen in Northridge and upgraded it with cool new features such as the once laundry room that is a powder room. We remove an extensive soffit that went through the kitchen to the dining room. The dining room now has exposed beams and white wooden shiplap for a high ceiling effect and a new chandelier. The kitchen received a brand new set of white/gray shaker cabinets, white marble countertops, new appliances, gold hardware accents, new outlets, and recessed lighting. We closed the doorway from the kitchen to the bathroom nearby to create more privacy for the bedroom and extend the hallway space. We also extended the depth of the pantry space by pushing the closet space a little bit further out. We installed 45 linear feet of a combination of white and gray shaker cabinets. We installed a beautiful Wolf stovetop and dishwasher. For the powder room, we installed a new vanity, stackable washer/dryer, storage cabinets, tile flooring, and a new toilet.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

Photo of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, grey benchtop and timber.

勢田の改装 / Renovation in Seta

湯谷建築設計 / YUTANI ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, yellow floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe

Front Light Building Co.

Photo of an open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and timber.

Kitchen

DMJ

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and timber.

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large open kitchen with natural light coming from above.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Copake Lake Staging

Bespoke Decor

Lake house kitchen staged for sale
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Twisted Shaker kitchen project

Kesseler Birmingham

Traditional shaker kitchen with a modern twist - Kesseler: Aldbury (bespoke painted) - Dekton worksurfaces / up-stands / window sills - Aga range cooker - Smeg appliances - Wine cooler - S Box pop-up sockets - 1810 sinks & taps - Acupanel

Mirror Lake

Sophea Interior Designs

Country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop and timber.

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large open kitchen with natural light coming from above.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Timber 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!