This shaker style kitchen is painted in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. This integrated double pull out bin is out of the way when not in use but convenient to pull out when needed. The Concreto Biscotte worktop add a nice contrast with the style and colour of the cabinetry. Carl Newland

The Rectory Kitchen

Papilio

Nestled in the heart of Bath, Papilio have created a traditional handmade bespoke kitchen with contemporary elements, providing a modern yet functional space with breath-taking views across the valley. Designed in collaboration with Simon Moray Jones architects, a large glazed wall and ceiling lantern offer a fresh and airy shell for the open plan kitchen and dining space – the perfect space for this sociable family. The outstanding architectural design allowed the stunning countryside views to become the focal point of the room and maintaining this tranquil ambience became essential to the client. Matt and Stephen of Papilio carefully positioned workstations and appliances in order to continually bring the outside in, while still providing a practical space for the family to cook and entertain in. The resulting L-shaped island configuration has created maximum storage space and workflow as well as optimising the view throughout the space. A Belfast sink has been placed facing out of the island to allow the client to see across the garden area, with a large Gaggenau fridge freezer behind, keeping in mind the ‘golden triangle’ theory for ease of movement and functionality. A key appliance for the family was a 4 door Aga to celebrate their love of cooking and dining. The Pearl Ashes 4 door electric Aga chosen has been set in the far end of the traditional handmade bespoke kitchen between two feature glazed panels. Paired with the on trend metro tiles and the copper pans on the bespoke pot rack designed by Papilio, the elevation provides a striking backdrop to the traditional shaker-style cabinetry. Integrated bespoke storage solutions include a hidden charging draw for numerous smart devices and the water filtration has been positioned behind a magnetic panel to allow for easy access. The children are able to sit and get on with homework at the breakfast bar while the adults can use the same space to prepare food and socialise. Hand blown pendants by Rothschild and Bickers finish off the island area and complete the stylish set-up.

Modern Lincoln Park Farmhouse Kitchen Chicago, IL

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
This is an example of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Remodeled beach home for client retiring here in San Diego. Warm gray tones grace this distinctive coastal style home. We removed a wall between the kitchen and dining room, removed dropped ceiling and creating a interactive eating bar for visiting friends and family.

Abbeydale Kitchen Remodel

Hill & Highland

Beck High Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Historic Irvington ADU

User

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Colorful Kitchen

Joy Street Design

A gorgeous kitchen showcasing a brand new color palette of gray and bold blue! As this was the client’s childhood home, we wanted to preserve her memories while still refreshing the interior and bringing it up-to-date. We started with a new spatial layout and increased the size of wall openings to create the sense of an open plan without removing all the walls. By adding a more functional layout and pops of color throughout the space, we were able to achieve a youthful update to a cherished space without losing all the character and memories that the homeowner loved. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/randolph-street

Heron Ave Kitchen - After

St. Pierre Construction

William Quarles
Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mid Century Modern Sea Pearl House

Aria Stone Gallery

Needless to say, this kitchen is a cook’s dream. With an oversized peninsula, there is plenty of space to create tasteful confections. They added another element of interest to their design by mitering the edges of their countertop, creating the look of a thicker slab and adding a nice focal point to the space. Pulling the whole look together, they complemented the sea pearl quartzite countertop beautifully with the use of grey subway tile. Cabinets were custom built by Chandler in a shaker style with narrow 2" recessed panel and painted in a sherwin williams paint called silverplate in eggshell finish. The hardware was ordered through topknobs in the pennington style, various sizes used.

HGTV House Hunters Renovation - Culver City

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hollywood Glam

Joey Leicht Design Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Swing Home

Surfaces USA

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and beige floor.

Victoria Park

Corry's Creations and Construction

Modern Kitchen, with a lot of storage. Open Shelving with lighting.
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck

Studio Dearborn

Jeff McNamara
This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Modern kitchen with lots of storage

Chris and Dick's

Jolene Amico, Karman cabinetry, Sedona door style, Caesarstone Quartz: frosty carrina, Kohler cast iron under mount sink, Crate and barrel bar stools, Window seat, Porcelain backsplash tile with pewter grout, 12 x 24 porcelain floor tile, Pantry pull out wall cabinets, Plate peg organizer drawers, Roll out trays, Tiered cutlery divider

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops and porcelain floors.

Lynnhurst Kitchen

Inspired Spaces LLC

Shultz Photo and Design
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

E 85th Street, New York, NY

User

Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Fulham Traditional Kitchen

WILLIAMS RIDOUT

Traditional hand painted, Shaker style kitchen with a Corian worktop and butler sink. Photos by Adam Butler
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, no island, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Chicago Condo Remodel

Normandy Remodeling

This gray transitional kitchen consists of open shelving, marble counters and flat panel cabinetry. The paneled refrigerator, white subway tile and gray cabinetry helps the compact kitchen have a much larger feel due to the light colors carried throughout the space. Photo credit: Normandy Remodeling

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets 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!