撮影：小川重雄
Modern galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Award-Winning Sophisticated Farmhouse River Home

John McClain Design

Bookmatched marble island countertop. Light and dark grays combine in this updated farmhouse kitchen. Custom ceramic backsplash with metallic finish extends to the ceiling. Marble counters blend effortlessly with stainless steel appliances. Touches of red add just the right addition of color. Larry Taylor Photography

Spring Lake Ranch

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open and spacious Maple designer kitchen boasts 2 sided seating at the island
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and with island.

Breteuil

Architecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances and painted wood floors.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, painted wood floors, with island, marble splashback and an undermount sink.

The Herringbone

Unique Homestays

Small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and white floor.

Frejgatan 15

Alexander White

Frejgatan 15 Fotograf: Henrik Nero
Inspiration for a large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors and no island.

East 54th St

Marwa Bsat

Small modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Gray & Charcoal Beach Kitchen with Double-Tiered Island

Caves Kitchens

We designed the upper cabinetry to fit around the homeowners’ existing pot rack and the base cabinetry to accommodate two built-in ovens. The sleek, silver bar pulls complement the grey and charcoal tones of the kitchen and the pale granite counter tops. Displayed seashells accentuate the space’s beach style. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

East Lindfield

Pink Box Design

A complete kitchen renovation with two tone semi gloss cabinetry, durable Laminam porcelain slab backsplash and benchtops, LED bench lighting and skylight.

Grifflose bulthaup b3 in Eiche schwarzgrau mit Beton Arbeitsplatte

Küchen-Atelier Hamburg

Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Hamburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shoreditch Townhouse

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

An East London former artist's studio in the heart of Shoreditch was brought to life with a lively mix of classic Scandinavian design layered with punches of colour and pattern. Bespoke joinery sits alongside modern and antique furniture. A deco Venetian mirror adds sparkle in the Asian influenced sitting room which displays pieces sourced from as far afield as Malaysia and Hong Kong. Indian textiles and a handwoven beni ourain carpet from Marrakech give the bedroom a relaxed bohemian feel, with simple bespoke silk blinds commissioned for the large lateral windows that span the room. In the bathroom the simple Fired Earth tiles sing. A couple of carefully chosen accessories found in a Parisian market add a dash of je ne sais quoi.

Apartment Renovation

JV Design

This used to be a dark stained wood kitchen and with dark granite countertops and floor. We painted the cabinets, changed the countertops and back splash, appliances and added floating floor.

Designer Kirsten Grove's Dreamy Waxed Alberene Soapstone Kitchen

Polycor

The pop of color from the gold wall sconces contrasts nicely with the monochromatic tonality of the gray painted cabinetry and honed Alberene Soapstone countertops quarried in Virginia. Photo: Karen Krum

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

"The only thing missing is the fire"
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, no island, raised-panel cabinets and beige splashback.

Hazelbrook

Miriam Clarke Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and with island.

Marblehead MA

The Kennebec Company

"A Welcoming Entrance""
Mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in Boston with painted wood floors, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Sea Cliff Vintage Twist

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

charming Sea cliff turn of century victorian needed a renovation that was appropriate to the vintage yet, edgy styling. a textured natural oak farm sink base juxtaposed a soft gray, with the heavy shelves on the wall made this kitchen unique.

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Anders Bergstedt Photography

Anders Bersgtedt
Large traditional single-wall kitchen in Gothenburg with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors and marble benchtops.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The view looking from the Bay window. This Renovation was complex as we needed to make the best of a very small dwelling and to gain the kitchen living space there needed to be some cleaver encroaching on the adjoining laundry/guest toilet area. This gave us the depth for the fridge and the back work area.

Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Painted Wood Floors 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!