Amit Geron Photographer
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Biddulph Mansions

Ardesia Design

Full length Dinesen wooden floor planks of 5 meters long were brought inside through the window and fitted throughout the flat, except kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen floor was tiled with beautiful blue Moroccan cement tiles. Kitchen itself was designed in light washed wood and imported from Spain. In order to gain more storage space some of the kitchen units were fitted inside of the existing chimney breast. Kitchen worktop was made in white concrete which worked well with rustic looking cement floor tiles. photos by Richard Chivers

Modern Sustainability

RG Cowan Design Build

This kitchen and bathroom remodel was about introducing a modern look and sustainable comfortable materials to accommodate a busy and growing family of four. The choice of cork flooring was for durability and the warm tones that we could easily match in the cabinetry and brass hardware.

Dot's House: Kitchen

Atlas Architects

The black rectangular feature light fitting over the kitchen bench frames the various window shapes which contain portion of the external environment such as the sky, existing urban fabric and vegetation.

Crystal Palace kitchen extension

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey benchtop, distressed cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback and white floor.

La Controra

Bernardino Dimitri

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Photographie architecture #4

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PICABEL par Jules Roeser
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island.

BEAM

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

setagaya-k68, tokyo

FIELD LABO

2020-11撮影 After Renovation
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Mountain Home

Fournier Construction

Marsha Lutz Photography, www.mlutzphoto.com
Small country l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

TT Küche

MYKILOS

Die Materialien, Texturen und Oberflächen unterstreichen die Architektur des neu entwickelten Gebäudes. Moderne Annehmlichkeiten wurden mit ursprünglichen industriellen Merkmalen kombiniert. Eine Schienenbeleuchtung von Wever & Ducré im Galeriestil beleuchtet die offene Küche und den Wohnraum. Die Küchenschränke sind mit weichem Linoleum und einer dunklen Schieferplatte versehen. Die imposante 4 m lange Insel aus massivem Beton mit passenden Linoleumschränken darunter spiegelt die Rohbetonkomponenten des Innenraums wider.

popstahl Küchen

Popstahl Ralf Weißheimer

popstahl in Grüner Olive. An die Kochinsel mit Tip-On-Türen- und offenen Regalschränken seitlich schließt sich der Esstisch an. In der 60 mm Betonarbeitsplatte flächenbündig eingelassen der Dunstabzug BORA Professional kombiniert mit Induktionskochfeld. Foto: Georg Grainer

Churchtown

Dreyer Architecture

The kitchen is the hub of this family home. A balanced mix of materials are chosen to compliment each other, exposed brickwork, timber clad ceiling, and the cast concrete central island grows out of the polished concrete floor. The walk in pantry is a key element of the functionality of the kitchen.

Dammuso Mulino - Pantelleria (TP)

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antonioprincipato.photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and no island.

Cozy Cottage

New Vision Staging & Design LLC

Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Casa rural en Mora de Rubielos

ONEstudio

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Valencia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and white floor.

Oakvale - Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Amato Architecture

Kitchen remodel improved traffic flow and usability of cooking and dining areas, and updated appliances. Formerly a small bedroom and maid's quarters, the new location of the kitchen greatly improved indoor/outdoor to an outdoor patio.

Country Residence

Haven Design Workshop

Open concept custom kitchen and dining room with soffited ceiling, exposed fir beams, acid washed concrete floors, 2 kitchen islands, concrete and butcher block countertops, and range with wall mounted pot filler faucet.

#GettinCitywithIt

Concetti

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bristol House

Rowlands Architecture

This kitchen space was designed with carefully positioned roof lights and aligning windows to maximise light quality and coherence throughout the space. This open plan modern style oak kitchen features incoperated breakfast bar and integrated appliances.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Concrete Benchtops 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!