Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, with island, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Peggy Blue

QuarterLab Design Build

Its got that vintage flare with all the modern amenities.
This is an example of an industrial l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and grey floor.

S t H i p p o l y t e

catlin stothers design

This country house was previously owned by Halle Berry and sits on a private lake north of Montreal. The kitchen was dated and a part of a large two storey extension which included a master bedroom and ensuite, two guest bedrooms, office, and gym. The goal for the kitchen was to create a dramatic and urban space in a rural setting. Photo : Drew Hadley

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Bentleigh Home

Finney Construction

Minimal black and timber kitchen in Bentleigh. Another Finney Project. Design by E&N architects.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback and with island.

Residential project

Marek Sikora Photography

Marek Sikora Photography for Venessa Hermantes
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Hill Country Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients. Photography by Andrew Pogue

Party Shack

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Steve Keating Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with black appliances, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Saratoga Creek House

WA Design Architects

Photo credit: WA design
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, slate splashback, concrete floors and with island.

Positively Provo

Western Window Systems

Contemporary interior design complements the clean aesthetic of Western Window Systems products.
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Loft Conversion and Extension, Sidney Road, St Margarets

50 Degrees North Architects

Overview Loft addition, ground floor extension and remodelling. The Brief To enhance and extend the family home with a hi-spec interior and unique design throughout. Our Solution We decided to create a crisp space fitting in a wonderful kitchen by Roundhouse and focus on several key design features to realise an award-worthy scheme. This project was longlisted for the New London Architecture Awards for 2017 and was part of an exhibition at The Building Centre on Store Street, London. As is often the case we have planning considerations that drove the shape and setting out, we maximised the space added, specifically exhibited some of the otherwise hidden structure and added in acres of neat, concealed storage from front to back. The clients’ taste and sense of modern style have led to an amazing interior with concrete topped kitchen, bespoke storage, a central fireplace and a flexible kitchen/dining/snug area off the courtyard garden. We are so proud of this scheme.

Carpenter Street

Dig Design

Looking across the kitchen. Photography by Rachel Lewis.
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, with island and concrete floors.

Ski Shores Lakehouse

Stuart Sampley Architect

Casey Dunn
Midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Parade of Homes House

Robin Bond Interiors

This contemporary kitchen boasts beautiful dark wood cabinets, matching ceramic tile, a stone accent wall, and a stained concrete floor. The contemporary pendants are icing on the cake in this warm kitchen. Photo by Johnny Stevens

Mountain Modern Digs

Ward-Young Architecture & Planning - Truckee, CA

photo Mariko Reed
Contemporary open plan kitchen in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

NW 13th Avenue Loft

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

This loft apartment is on Portland’s NW 13th Avenue, one of Portland’s most interesting streets. Located in the recently transformed Pearl District, the street is a busy ensemble of shops and apartments housed in late-19th and early-20th-century loft warehouse structures, with the buildings largely intact as originally built, including special features such as water towers, loading docks, old brick, and original painted signs. Photos by Lincoln Barbour.

Bovina House

kimberly peck architect

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Densmore House

Stephenson Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen

RD Architecture, LLC

Completed in 2010 this 1950's Ranch transformed into a modern family home with 6 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Concrete floors and counters and gray stained cabinetry are warmed by rich bold colors. Public spaces were opened to each other and the entire second level is a master suite. Photo by: Dennis DeSilva

Cross Plains House

Tepper Architects

David Bader Photogrpahy
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Other with beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, with island, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances and grey floor.

Kitchen 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.

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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!

Modern concrete looks - living room floors

Top Ciment USA

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.