This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Haslemere Residence

Studio Amble

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Fairfield House

CRiSP GREEN HOMES

This contemporary light filled kitchen is the heart of this home. The induction V-Zug cooktop sits on top of a gorgeous marble counter. The fridge is hidden behind sleek v-groove joinery, with the butlers pantry and desk tucked away behind. Designed by the clever Heartly crew, joinery crafted by Evolve Interiors.

IKEA Galley Kitchen Goes From Cramped To Glam

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

Jenny was open to using IKEA cabinetry throughout, but ultimately decided on Semihandmade’s Light Gray Shaker door style. “I wanted to maximize storage, maintain affordability, and spice up visual interest by mixing up shelving and closed cabinets,” she says. “And I wanted to display nice looking things and hide uglier things, like Tupperware pieces.” This was key as her original kitchen was dark, cramped and had inefficient storage, such as wire racks pressed up against her refrigerator and limited counter space. To remedy this, the upper cabinetry is mixed asymmetrically throughout, over the long run of countertops along the wall by the refrigerator and above the food prep area and above the stove. “Stylistically, these cabinets blended well with the butcher block countertops and the large Moroccan/Spanish tile design on the floor,” she notes.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, shaker cabinets and turquoise cabinets.

Pantry

A Closet Case

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen pantry in Charleston with open cabinets, concrete floors and grey floor.

Lyons Gem

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

Photo of a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bee Cave New Build

Laura Burton Interiors

Erin Holsonback, anindoorlady.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Model HANGAR

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

Everything about the Hangar kitchen has been conceived to beguile and amaze, plunging you into a metropolitan mood marked by bold, uncompromising taste. Even the word “Hangar” becomes a decorative element spelled out on the central cabinet beneath the oven, topped by a one-ofa- kind, industrial-style metal handle that adds the perfect touch of originality to the middle of the kitchen.

Inverleigh

Pivot Homes

Photographer: Open2View
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen pantry in Geelong with a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Rodd Point

Anita Mitchell Design

Contemporary black and white kitchen with stunning Super White Dolomite stone.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Island

JOHN ELLWAY. ARCHITECT

Toby Scott
This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen pantry in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Lake Knowles

Michael Wenrich Architects

Ryan Begley Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kitchen pantry in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Richmond Residence

Kohn Shnier architects

Photo by Tom Arban
Design ideas for a small modern galley kitchen pantry in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors and no island.

Grosvenor

Rowlands Architecture Design Studio

David Sievers
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Bee Cave New Build

Laura Burton Interiors

Erin Holsonback, anindoorlady.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black benchtop.

Row House Kitchen Remodel

JuniperOats Studio

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall kitchen pantry in DC Metro with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

NAC Display in Mount Kisco

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Designed for our Mount Kisco showroom by Danielle Florie, this kitchen features frameless cabinetry by North America Cabinets (or NAC), Bilotta’s most affordable cabinetry line. There is a mix of finishes: the perimeter and part of the island are in White Dove paint on their Princeton door; the remainder of the island is a flat panel cherry veneer in their “Night Shade” finish; the hutch is a Shaker door in Rivera Oak laminate with the exception of the door frame and countertop which are cherry veneer in their “Austin” finish. The perimeter countertop is Alleanza quartz in a polished finish, while the island is Asterix granite in a leather finish for more texture. There is also an integrated walnut block on the island. All appliances in this “live” kitchen (built-in double ovens, one steam and the other convection; microwave drawer; dishwasher; pro-cooktop; hood; and refrigerator) are all by Thermador. Hardware is from Altas Hardware in a brass finish which complements the light fixtures above the sink.

Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets

Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Nevada Modern Home

Decker Cabinets

Decker Cabinets
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops and concrete floors.

Kitchen Pantry with Concrete Floors 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!