Mid-sized tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Brighton Renovation and Extension

Sherbrooke Design and Construction

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.

North Beach

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Customer Focus: Cameron Project

Kitchen Craftsmen

CAMERON PROJECT: Warm natural walnut tones offset by crisp white gives this project a welcoming and homely feel. Including products from Polytec and Caesarstone.

Boscastle Road

Finkernagel Ross GmbH

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, with island, a drop-in sink, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

NOIR MAT & PAON | Une maison très tendance

Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur

Avec son effet bois et son Fenix noir, cette cuisine adopte un style tout à fait contemporain. Les suspensions cuivrées et les tabourets en bois et métal noir mettent en valeur l'îlot central, devant le plan de travail principal.

Interior Design - Luxemburg Gardens Townhouse

My-Studio Ltd

Contemporary kitchen and dining space with Nordic styling for a young family in Kensington. The kitchen is bespoke made and designed by the My-Studio team as part of our joinery offer.

Лофт Кухня

This is an example of an industrial galley kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Chetek

Lampert Lumber

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen & Living

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

From Kitchen to Living Room. We do that.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Home 6 - Millworks CoHousing Community

Aiki Homes

Custom maple kitchen cabinets with kitchen island stove and stained concrete floors MIllworks is an 8 home co-housing sustainable community in Bellingham, WA. Each home within Millworks was custom designed and crafted to meet the needs and desires of the homeowners with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, utilizing passive solar gain, and minimizing impact.

Miner's Cottage II

Design Storey

Modern rustic kitchen addition to a former miner's cottage. Coal black units and industrial materials reference the mining heritage of the area. design storey architects

Long Courtyard House

Scale Architecture

Brett Boardman
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

The Recycled House - Bedford, WA

Etica Studio

Meggan Plowman
Eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

BENT Annexe

BENT Architecture

Tatjana Plitt
Scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Off Grid Mountain Cabin

anderson architecture

Anderson Architecture
Inspiration for a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, concrete floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Forest Hill

Archic

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey splashback.

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.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen With a View

Carlos Delgado Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige splashback, white benchtop, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and 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!