Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Brisbane with open cabinets, black cabinets, cement tile splashback, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence

Process Creative Studios

This is an example of an industrial galley open plan kitchen in Cleveland with open cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Sweet and Salty Pantry

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Adjustable shelves are a perfect fit for a kitchen pantry. With stored items ranging from small flat cans to small appliances, you can accommodate various heights and sizes with fully adjustable shelves. That applies to the depth of shelves, as well. Deep shelves are necessary for platters or larger appliances, but shallow shelves keep everything front and center so that each item is easily accessible. Kara Lashuay

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cambria

Kitchen & Bath Source

Cambria
This is an example of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with stainless steel cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, an integrated sink, open cabinets and grey floor.

Grand Shaker Kitchen London

Sustainable Kitchens

A breathtakingly beautiful Shaker kitchen using concept continuous frames. On one wall, a long run of Concretto Scuro is used for the worktop, splashback and integrated sink with a built-in flush hob keeping the run seamless. The bespoke full height cabinetry houses a deceivingly large pantry with open shelving and wire baskets. Either side camouflages the fridge freezer and a storage cupboard for brushes, mops and plenty of doggy treats.

Gardener's Retreat

Andrew Heiser

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Designs Featuring Inspired Closets

Inspired Closets Nashville

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Interiors

RAMBIZ Media

© Robert Mckellar
Contemporary open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sather Kitchen

Herrle Custom Homes

Country kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, open cabinets, window splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, wood benchtops, brown benchtop, an undermount sink, coloured appliances, grey floor, vaulted and a peninsula.

Villa Simprana

Putragraphy

Design ideas for a tropical galley open plan kitchen in Perth with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Alfred Cove Residence 2

YU Interior

Lulu Cavanagh Aesthete Collective
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Perth with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Castle Hill Kitchen

New England Design Elements

Brittany Fecteau
This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall kitchen pantry in Manchester with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop, open cabinets, grey cabinets and concrete floors.

Gotch☆house

株式会社ラブ・アーキテクチュア

㈱ラブ・アーキテクチュア
Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, a peninsula and grey floor.

Brighton Cottage

Field Day Studio

Christoffer Rudquist
Small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, coloured appliances and grey floor.

Agencement bureau & Agencement cuisine - TREVISE

Hopfab

Thibault Pousset
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kinney Avenue

Pavonetti Architecture

Country single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Hydeaway House

Schwartz and Architecture

Photography by Matthew Millman
This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, green splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Reforma integral de vivienda unifamiliar en arenales del sol

Colineal Arquitectura

Reforma integral de vivienda ubicada en zona vacacional, abriendo espacios, ideal para compartir los momentos con las visitas y hacer un recorrido mucho más fluido.

Kitchen with Open Cabinets and Grey Floor 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!