Grey and White Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Brandon Shigeta
Large modern grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets.

Kitchen

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional grey and white l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, concrete worktops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Интерьеры резиденции в Подмосковье

Студия современного дизайна «ARCHI-3»

Photo of an expansive contemporary grey and white galley kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Contemporary German Kitchen in Shoreham, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

The Brief The brief for this Shoreham Beach client left our Contract Kitchen team challenged to create a design and layout to make the most of beautiful sea views and a large open plan living space. The client specified a minimalist theme which would complement the coastal surroundings and modern decor utilised for other areas in the property. Design Elements The shape of this newly built area meant a single wall of units was favourable, with a 4.3 metre island running adjacent to the long run of full-height cabinetry. To add separation to this long run, a desired drink and food-prep area has been placed close to the Juliette balcony. The single wall layout contributes to the minimal feel of this space, chosen in a Alpine White finish with discrete integrated handleware for the same reason. The chosen furniture is from German manufacturer Nobilia’s Lux collection, an extremely durable gloss kitchen option. A high-gloss furniture finish has been chosen to reflect light around this large space, but also to compliment chrome accents elsewhere in the property. Special Inclusions Durable Corian work surfaces have been used throughout the kitchen, but most impressively upon the island where no visible joins can be seen along the entire 4.3 metres. A seamless waterfall edge on the island and dual sinks also make use of the Grey Onyx Corian surface. An array of high-specification Neff cooking and refrigeration appliances have been utilised, concealed behind cabinetry where possible. Another exciting inclusion is the BORA Pure induction venting hob, placed upon the island close to the Quooker boiling water tap also specified. To add luxurious flashes to this room, a multitude of lighting options have been incorporated, including integrated plinth and undercabinet lighting. Project Highlight In addition to the kitchen, a built-in TV and storage area was required. This part of the room is a fantastic highlight that makes use of handleless stone-effect furniture from Nobilia’s Riva range. To sit atop of cabinetry and the benched seating area Stellar Grey Silestone workstops have been incorporated. The End Result The outcome of this project is a fantastic open plan kitchen area that delivers upon all elements of this client’s brief. Our Contract Kitchen team have delivered a wonderful design to capture the minimalist theme required by the client. For retail clients, to arrange a free design appointment, visit a showroom or book an appointment via our website.

REFORMA PARA INTEGRAR COCINA CON SALON

22 Homes

Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.

Kósi

Arkami

Photo of a contemporary grey and white open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, porcelain flooring, no island and white worktops.

Küchen

STUDIO RAMOS

Neuebau Küche nach Mass.
Photo of a small modern grey and white l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Berlin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.

chantier montagne sainte Geneviève

Cristina Velani

Design ideas for a contemporary grey and white kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances and white worktops.

Jimbell St Additions

steelehouse

Inspiration for a modern grey and white galley kitchen/diner in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling, engineered stone countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Impressing design of Kitchen-living room

Yantram Animation Studio

Interior Kitchen-Living room with Beautiful Balcony View above the sink that provide natural light. Living room with black sofa, lamp, freestand table & TV. The darkly stained chairs add contrast to the Contemporary kitchen-living room, and breakfast table in kitchen with typically designed drawers, best interior, wall painting,grey furniture, pendent, window strip curtains looks nice.

Modern Farmhouse

Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.

Dustin Halleck www.dustinhalleck.com 614.581.5531
Inspiration for a traditional grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen Extension, Benfleet Rd.

Kube Kitchens UK

Large contemporary grey and white kitchen in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, an island and a submerged sink.

Kitchen & Bath Renovation

BUILD

Photo: Amber Frederiksen Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a submerged sink, an island, composite countertops and porcelain flooring.

West Bay Newport Beach

William Guidero Planning and Design

Modern kitchen Photography by Chris Darnell
Medium sized beach style grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz worktops, marble splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.

Violleau

L'Agence BLEU

Plongez dans cette cuisine moderne au design épuré, où les placards en bois se marient parfaitement avec le sol en carrelage gris. Un comptoir en quartz brillant, équipé d'électroménager encastré, offre un espace de travail pratique. Le bar petit-déjeuner adjacent invite à la détente et aux moments partagés. Les luminaires minimalistes éclairent subtilement l'espace, tandis que les tiroirs avec poignées dorées ajoutent une touche d'élégance. Avec un espace de rangement optimisé, cette cuisine allie fonctionnalité et esthétisme pour une expérience de décoration intérieure exceptionnelle.

Chislehurst House

Corrie Jones Architecture

We transformed the ground floor of this house, which was a collection of small, dark and disjointed spaces into one full of light, and life. The previous floorplan was a bit of a rabbit-warren, with an enclosed entrance hall with six separate doors coming off it, each leading to a room with a different function. A very dated kitchen was linked with an even smaller dining area, with a small utility room off of that. The house had no sense of cohesion, very little natural light, and no sense of space...or fun. Our aim was to create a large space for entertaining friends and family, somewhere to eat, drink and be merry. We converted the kitchen into a snug, and opened up most of the rear of the house and introduced two large expanses of glazing out onto the garden terrace. A large island, along the main entrance axis of the space was introduced, with a large bespoke pocket door allowing the space to be completely open, providing a clear unobstructed view from the front door throughout the house to the rear terrace. The palette is very smart and subtle mix of light ivory with accents of dark greys, with brushed brass fittings, and warm timber furnishings to bring in added warmth.

Apartamento con espacio libre

Shiba Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary grey and white kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors and brown worktops.

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

This is an example of a medium sized classic grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, yellow worktops, a coffered ceiling, a feature wall, multi-coloured splashback and limestone flooring.

Уютная однушка для мамы и дочки

Project Group. Дизайн интерьера и ремонт

Photo of a medium sized scandi grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, porcelain flooring and black floors.

Thames Ditton Painted Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

An aesthetically pleasing utility is just as important as a kitchen. We love how this Shaker utility turned out.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Surrey with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Grey and White Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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