This kitchen in Glenside, Pennsylvania is an instant classic. A herringbone mosaic backsplash in Carrara marble pairs with an excellent cabinet color: it can read blue, grey, or sometimes even a little bit green. We all want our kitchens to feel warm and welcoming so it may be counterintuitive to use a cool color on such a major visual element of the kitchen. The secret to our success here? Pairing it with rich walnut countertops and exposed brick in the kitchen. It also works well when paired with the dark oak cupboards, which were an original feature in the butler’s pantry. In that pantry space, open shelves store large casserole dishes, cookbooks, and drink bottles in a spot that used to be a cavity for a dumbwaiter but now serves as useful storage. We also made room for a little reclaimed desk, and the chair’s seat cushion sweetly coordinates with the kitchen window treatment. Perhaps our favorite element of this kitchen interior is the elegant design of the glass-front cabinet to the left of the sink, which displays sparkly silver goblets. Slightly oversized polished nickel cup pulls and a nickel ceiling light pick on the silver on display and provide just that little bit of extra sparkle. Blue and white Chinese pottery adds a classic pop of a more saturated blue and a roman shade softens the window without cutting out too much light.

Quirky Victorian

Adornas Kitchens & Interiors

The home owner has done a fantastic job of connecting the other spaces using complimentary furniture and accessories.
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Gem in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

kitchen dining living

Merrion Square Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Shelley (VRJ12)

Renovation Capital

Notice the combination of benchtop materials used in this kitchen. The main prep area, the island, has the very practical stainless steel bench whilst the L-shaped bench and dropped table area are in stone.

Ремонт жилой комнаты в студии

Дизайн-студия "Аквариус"

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Casa al maschile

Maria Antonietta Giulii

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Frome Cottage Kitchen

Frome Interiors

Hand painted shaker kitchen in a period cottage. Finished in Basalt by Little Greene with oak and honed granite worktops. White Aga, geometric tiles, brass ironmongery and a terracotta floor. Belfast sink unit, tall crockery cabinet, refurbished dresser and wide pan drawers with oak shelves.

Modern Transformation

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

Tall pantry storage with a pop of color to compliment and coordinate with the island. Photo Credit to SJIborra
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Enatai Project

Shoshi Designs

we needed to update the kitchen with new floors, fresh paint, changing knobs, backsplash and new furniture to connect it to the rest of the house nd feel fresh even after long cooking hours.

LA SCANDINAVE

KOPO, Cabinet d'habitat Cuisiniste/ Décorateur

Le chef cuisinier Lars a choisi le domaine de Haute Roche pour y dresser ses tables et chambres d'hôtes, dans la tranquillité de la vallée de la Loire, à Oudon, proche de la ville de Nantes. Les anciennes cuisine et salle à manger, désormais ne font qu'une, surplombant le domaine versant sud, et baigne de lumière. L'espace est idéal pour y marier la convivialité des repas pris en commun chez l'habitant et la technique d'un équipement de professionnel. Stylisme: KOPO, Aurélie lesage Crédit photo: Germain Herriau

Rustic Elegance Custom Home

J Marhofer Construction Inc.

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mid Century Modern in Ansley

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen uses the most of its space by branching out a variety of six different work spaces. Here is an additional farmhouse sink that's located adjacent to the main kitchen sink.

Home Installation

Mission Tile West Showrooms

3 locations to service all your tile needs. Art tiles, unusual ceramics, glass, stone and terracottas- quality products and service.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation d'une cuisine

1âme1lieu

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grenoble with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina

Darling Residential Architecture and Design

Leading to the office, this balcony provides breath taking views to the interior as well as out to the Hiwassee river outdoors.
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mid Century Inspired Kitchen

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchens

Colter Reid Enterprises

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Porter - Graphite Matt

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Porter Colour: Graphite Worktops: White Quartz and Oak
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Living Larger - Alaska's Best Kitchens Grand Prize Winner

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This "Living Larger" kitchen design by Sherre Baker of K&W Interiors, Alaska was selected as the Grand prize winner by Alaska's Best Kitchens Magazine for fall/winter 2012 and was also featured on the cover! "A family with five children bought this home 2.5 years ago knowing that a kitchen renovation was in the near future. This outdated space with an unfriendly layout needed to be drastically changed to accommodate this large family's needs. Having a list in hand of the requirements for their new space. The homeowners found designer Sherre Baker of K&W Interiors to work with them. As a well-trained design professional, baker helped with all the details, such as choosing new countertops and selecting new appliances. The homeowner really disliked the old white tiles counters. "They'll never come clean," she said. But, not only are the new quartz countertops easy to keep clean, they add significant counter space..." - Alaska's Best Kitchens This award-winning kitchen design features Dura Supreme's Crestwood Cabinetry with the Arcadia Classic cabinet door style with the Antique White painted finish on Maple wood. The stone used to frame the oven and hood is from Private Label in Crownin, CO and is shown in "Crownin Stone" in Dessert Gold Settler. Zodiaq Quartz was chosen for the countertops and lighting selected from Restoration Hardware. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure See K&W Interiors on Houzz at: http://www.houzz.com/pro/knwinteriors/kw-interiors

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and Brown Benchtop 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!