Grey U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional grey and teal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.

Georgian Townhouse

Woolf Interior Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a chimney breast, a double-bowl sink, marble worktops, metallic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Farrow & Ball Smooth Painted Shaker Kitchen

Idesign Interiors (SW) Ltd

A stunning smooth painted Shaker style kitchen in the complementary colours of Farrow & Ball's Elephants Breath and Pink Ground was designed and made to suit this new build home in the village of Winscombe, Somerset. The house was designed to encourage open plan living and the kitchen with its large central island reflects this. The island was created for the family, allowing them to meet together for a casual supper or to prepare and serve a meal for a larger gathering. The customers were keen to maximise the island surface but didn't want to loose floor space. A sturdy gallows bracket was made and painted in the same Pink Ground colour to coordinated with and to support the weight of the extra deep overhang.

Suburban Family Home Rejuvenated By The Addition Of A Modern Orangery

Westbury Garden Rooms

The original space was a long, narrow room, with a tv and sofa on one end, and a dining table on the other. Both zones felt completely disjointed and at loggerheads with one another. Attached to the space, through glazed double doors, was a small kitchen area, illuminated in borrowed light from the conservatory and an uninspiring roof light in a connecting space. But our designers knew exactly what to do with this home that had so much untapped potential. Starting by moving the kitchen into the generously sized orangery space, with informal seating around a breakfast bar. Creating a bright, welcoming, and social environment to prepare family meals and relax together in close proximity. In the warmer months the French doors, positioned within this kitchen zone, open out to a comfortable outdoor living space where the family can enjoy a chilled glass of wine and a BBQ on a cool summers evening.

A splash of pink

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with pink splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a breakfast bar, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Grade II Listed House, Chiswick

User

Photo of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Transitional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional grey and teal u-shaped kitchen in Essex with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large farmhouse u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with open cabinets, white splashback, concrete flooring, marble worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and green cabinets.

When Three Become One

Square Footage Inc.

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and blue worktops.

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, beige worktops, beige cabinets, quartz worktops and porcelain splashback.

Contemporary Retreat

Castle Homes

Reed Brown Photography
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.

Red Ledges

Studio McGee

This is an example of a large rural u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and brown floors.

Belmont Remodel

Birdsmouth

Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.

Kitchen Renovations

Revision LLC

This is an example of a large classic grey and white u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, raised-panel cabinets, a belfast sink, composite countertops, brown floors, white worktops and ceramic splashback.

Five Acres

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

This was a full renovation of a 1920’s home sitting on a five acre lot. This is a beautiful and stately stone home whose interior was a victim of poorly thought-out, dated renovations and a sectioned off apartment taking up a quarter of the home. We changed the layout completely reclaimed the apartment and garage to make this space work for a growing family. We brought back style, elegance and era appropriate details to the main living spaces. Custom cabinetry, amazing carpentry details, reclaimed and natural materials and fixtures all work in unison to make this home complete. Our energetic, fun and positive clients lived through this amazing transformation like pros. The process was collaborative, fun, and organic.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Medium sized traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, grey floors, marble worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring and multicoloured worktops.

Traditional Kitchen with a Chic Farmhouse Twist

Carrie Johnson

Homeowners aimed to bring the lovely outdoors into better view when they removed the two 90's dated columns that divided the kitchen from the family room and eat-in area. They also transformed the range wall when they added two wood encasement windows which frame the custom zinc hood and allow a soft light to penetrate the kitchen. Custom beaded inset cabinetry was designed with a busy family of 5 in mind. A coffee station hides behind the appliance garage, the paper towel holder is partially concealed in a rolling drawer and three custom pullout drawers with soft close hinges hold many items that would otherwise be located on the countertop or under the sink. A 48" Viking gas range took the place of a 30" electric cooktop and a Bosch microwave drawer is now located in the island to make space for the newly added beverage cooler. Due to size and budget constaints, we kept the basic footprint so every space was carefully planned for function and design. The family stayed true to their casual lifestyle with the black honed countertops but added a little bling with the rustic crystal chandelier, crystal prism arched sconces and calcutta gold herringbone backsplash. But the owner's favorite add was the custom island designed as an antique furniture piece with the essenza blue quartzite countertop cut with a demi-bull stepout. The kids can now sit at the ample sized counter and enjoy breakfast or finish homework in the comfortable cherry red swivel chairs which add a pop to the otherwise understated tones. This newly remodeled kitchen checked all the homeowner's desires.

Communities - Herriman, UT (38)

Magleby Construction

Alan Blakely
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, beige cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.

Delaplane

Warren Cabinets/Tolson Appliance Center

Photography courtesy of Andrea Jones
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Transitional Interiors Greenwich, CT

Georgio Home

Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and mosaic tiled splashback.

Grey U-shaped 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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