This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Casual Elegance with Touch of Personal Style

Henderer Design + Build

The homeowner wanted a Quartz waterfall island and dark stainless steel appliances. We brought all these features together by using different colors of gray throughout the cabinets, using 3 shades in all.

Stagger and Stack

DesignIY

All Products from Lowe's Design: Marcus Lehman Craftsmen: Done Right Remodeling After Photos: Marcus Lehman
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Potrero Hill Kitchen

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Seating area on left with washer and dryer behind glass door near wall, Living Room beyond. Cigdem Cogur on cabinet and design consultation, Sunny Grewal Photographer

Kingswood Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - MD

Flooret

Kingswood Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette.
Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, yellow floor, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey benchtop.

The Glebe Basement Apartment

Millennial Contracting

Contemporary kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sunset Island Trail Project

JR Builders LLC

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Best of the Galley Kitchen

Creative Living

Wellborn Premier Prairie Maple Shaker Doors, Bleu Color, Amerock Satin Brass Bar Pulls, Delta Satin Brass Touch Faucet, Kraus Deep Undermount Sik, Gray Quartz Countertops, GE Profile Slate Gray Matte Finish Appliances, Brushed Gold Light Fixtures, Floor & Decor Printed Porcelain Tiles w/ Vintage Details, Floating Stained Shelves for Coffee Bar, Neptune Synergy Mixed Width Water Proof San Marcos Color Vinyl Snap Down Plank Flooring, Brushed Nickel Outlet Covers, Zline Drop in 30" Cooktop, Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan, Double Super Trash Pullout, & Spice Rack, this little Galley has it ALL!

Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Supplies Master Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Nakan Craftsman | Modin LVP Collection Customer Space | IL

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Roseville Kitchen - open plan through dining room.

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Small Galley kitchen, becomes charming and efficient.
Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Prettiest Poolhouse

Fontana & Dames Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Waterman Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Complete kitchen remodeling in apartment building, including new gray vinyl flooring, white shaker pre-made cabinets with farmhouse sink, quartz countertop and marble subway tile backsplash.

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Melanie Asnis Interior Design

Photo of a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Studio apartment development

schemes & spaces

Kitchenette
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey benchtop.

South Long Springs Butte Kitchen

TVL Creative Ltd.

This kitchen took a tired, 80’s builder kitchen and revamped it into a personalized gathering space for our wonderful client. The existing space was split up by the dated configuration of eat-in kitchen table area to one side and cramped workspace on the other. It didn’t just under-serve our client’s needs; it flat out discouraged them from using the space. Our client desired an open kitchen with a central gathering space where family and friends could connect. To open things up, we removed the half wall separating the kitchen from the dining room and the wall that blocked sight lines to the family room and created a narrow hallway to the kitchen. The old oak cabinets weren't maximizing storage and were dated and dark. We used Waypoint Living Spaces cabinets in linen white to brighten up the room. On the east wall, we created a hutch-like stack that features an appliance garage that keeps often used countertop appliance on hand but out of sight. The hutch also acts as a transition from the cooking zone to the coffee and wine area. We eliminated the north window that looked onto the entry walkway and activated this wall as storage with refrigerator enclosure and pantry. We opted to leave the east window as-is and incorporated it into the new kitchen layout by creating a window well for growing plants and herbs. The countertops are Pental Quartz in Carrara. The sleek cabinet hardware is from our friends at Amerock in a gorgeous satin champagne bronze. One of the most striking features in the space is the pattern encaustic tile from Tile Shop. The pop of blue in the backsplash adds personality and contrast to the champagne accents. The reclaimed wood cladding surrounding the large east-facing window introduces a quintessential Colorado vibe, and the natural texture balances the crisp white cabinetry and geometric patterned tile. Minimalist modern lighting fixtures from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting provide task lighting over the sink and at the wine/ coffee station. The visual lightness of the sink pendants maintains the openness and visual connection between the kitchen and dining room. Together the elements make for a sophisticated yet casual vibe-- a comfortable chic kitchen. We love the way this space turned out and are so happy that our clients now have such a bright and welcoming gathering space as the heart of their home!

White and Gray Stucco Transitional

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sparkling Sandgate: Kitchen Remodel and Cambria Quartz Table

Store with Style

This customer went for the "wow factor" with this kitchen design! Full overlay Shiloh cabinets in Maple with an Arctic finish, topped with Cambria Engineered Quartz in Sandgate, as well as a full height quartz splash AND a 10 foot table made out of the same engineered quartz. A breathtaking combination that was a long project in the making - but the results speak for themselves!

Beautiful and Fresh California Modern Coastal Home

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Kitchen Mart

Small beach style separate kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, grey benchtop and grey floor.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Grey 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!