Gray Open Plan Kitchen With Wood Dining Table

Carrara marble subway tile, stainless steel appliances and frosted glass cabinets continue the flow of creamy and metallic finishes into the open kitchen.

From: Alexander Keith Powell

Small White Cottage Kitchen

This late 1980s kitchen is updated by painting the oak cabinets a soft warm gray, refinishing the hardwood floors and installing granite countertops, a new apron-front sink, a bridge faucet, wire pendant lights and stainless steel appliances. For a distinct look, an unconventional size of subway tile (2x8) with dark gray grout is used for the backsplash.

From: Milk and Honey Home

Family Gathering Spot

Even though the kitchen is mostly white, Darnell adds interest through different textures. The backsplash is a trellis design, while white bead board is installed on the walls. The space is made family friendly by having the breakfast area open up to the kitchen.

From: Milk and Honey Home

Kitchen With Blue Cabinets and Farmhouse Sink

A glass door opens from the kitchen into the back yard, convenient for shuttling food and drinks back and forth to outdoor gatherings. The large farmhouse sink is great for prep work and cleaning up.

From: Carley Montgomery

Contemporary Teal Eat-In Kitchen

This kitchen puts a new spin on contemporary style, with a textured metal backsplash and sleek, teal cabinets. Stools at the large island and a dining nook by the window invite family and friends to gather for casual meals.

From: Claudia Interior Design

Blue and White Modern Eat-In Kitchen With Banquette

This gorgeous modern eat-in kitchen features a breakfast nook with one of a kind Niels Moller chairs and a built-in banquette. Blue cabinetry crisply contrasts the white countertops and flooring.

From: Claudia Interior Design

Blue and White Modern Kitchen With Large Island

The large kitchen island in this sleek modern kitchen has plenty of room to keep both chefs and guests perfectly comfortable. A black textured backsplash adds cool dimension to the space.

From: Claudia Interior Design

Neutral Contemporary Open-Plan Kitchen With Range Hood

Beautiful wood cabinetry blends perfectly with the natural light pouring into this open-plan kitchen, making the space feel airy and bright. Black countertops provide a crisp counterpart.

Neutral Contemporary Kitchen With Mosaic Tile Backsplash

A multicolored mosaic tile backsplash adds depth and visual pizazz to this neutral contemporary kitchen. Stainless steel appliances serve as a crisp counterpoint to the pale wood cabinets.

Contemporary Kitchen with Green Backsplash and Countertops

Sleek, contemporary cabinetry in a light wood is paired with dark countertops. Bright green tiles in two different sizes are used to create a stunning backsplash. Above the sink, the designer added shelves for wine storage.

Kitchen: Cindy Barshop's New York City Apartment

Although Cindy admits she's not much of a cook, her sleek galley-style kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and stylish, frosted glass cabinets.

White, Contemporary Kitchen with Split Islands

Instead of a space with a traditional kitchen island, designers opted to split the feature and, instead, had two islands installed in the kitchen. This configuration gives the homeowners more counter space, more storage and drastically increases the function and flow of the kitchen.

From: Shirry Dolgin

White Open Plan Kitchen With Black Windows

To increase natural light in what was once a dark, closed-off kitchen, the designers decided not to include any upper cabinetry which allowed for an entire wall of windows.

From: Claire Paquin

Contemporary Kitchen With Wood Cabinets and Glass Breakfast Bar

Contemporary doesn’t have to mean cold and uninviting. In this contemporary kitchen, wood cabinets with a horizontal grain add warmth to the space. A raised glass breakfast bar makes this a super functional space for a family.

From: Mark White

Clean, Contemporary Kitchen

The kitchen island offers a place for two to dine, while also serving as a place for prepping food. Additional seating is provided at the dining nook, which includes a built-in banquette. Punches of orange and red give the space a lovely dose of color.

Detail of Kitchen Island With Marble Countertop

Four drawers built into the kitchen island give easy access to kitchen gadgets when prepping big meals. The heavy duty stainless steel oven is just steps away to make it all the more convenient.

Contemporary Kitchen Features Dark Wood Cabinetry

Rich wood cabinets pair with gray granite countertops in this contemporary kitchen. Under-cabinet lighting highlights the gray mosaic tile backsplash.

From: Cynthia C. Smith

Modern Kitchen with Gray Wood Cabinets, Granite Kitchen Island and Wood and Metal Bar Stools

Mixing different tones and types of wood makes for an elegant, modern kitchen. Here, gray wood cabinets together with hardwood floors and metal-and-wood barstools bring a depth to the space. White walls, high ceilings and a minimalistic approach assure the room feels light and airy.

From: Brianne Bishop