A collaboration with Granit Architects for a client that wanted to create more space and reconfigure the rooms they already had in this terraced house in London SW2. Ballerina Kitchen furniture coupled with Siemens appliances and a concrete floor create a sophisticated and sleek kitchen, dining and entertainment space.

Wing House

Studio Zerbey Architecture + Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Cottage Extension

Juliet Hawley Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey benchtop.

South Coast

Indyk Architects

Photos by Murray Fredericks.
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with light wood cabinets, concrete floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback and with island.

Stillwater

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photography: Andrew Pogue
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Wakatipu House

Chaney & Norman Architects

Graham Warman Photography
Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with concrete floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Une cuisine à Megève

AAA Triple A Design

This is an example of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Marseille with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and no island.

Mainland St. Bachelor Pad

Falken Reynolds Interiors

Photo by: Lucas Finlay A successful entrepreneur and self-proclaimed bachelor, the owner of this 1,100-square-foot Yaletown property sought a complete renovation in time for Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. The goal: make it party central and keep the neighbours happy. For the latter, we added acoustical insulation to walls, ceilings, floors and doors. For the former, we designed the kitchen to provide ample catering space and keep guests oriented around the bar top and living area. Concrete counters, stainless steel cabinets, tin doors and concrete floors were chosen for durability and easy cleaning. The black, high-gloss lacquered pantry cabinets reflect light from the single window, and amplify the industrial space’s masculinity. To add depth and highlight the history of the 100-year-old garment factory building, the original brick and concrete walls were exposed. In the living room, a drywall ceiling and steel beams were clad in Douglas Fir to reference the old, original post and beam structure. We juxtaposed these raw elements with clean lines and bold statements with a nod to overnight guests. In the ensuite, the sculptural Spoon XL tub provides room for two; the vanity has a pop-up make-up mirror and extra storage; and, LED lighting in the steam shower to shift the mood from refreshing to sensual.

Hillside Modern

Intrinsik Architecture

Derik Olsen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

APPARTEMENT BAR

FELIX MILLORY ARCHITECTURE

Ludo Martin
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Industrial Modern Display Kitchen

Atarah Humphreys, Naavah Design

Functional but decorative at the same time. Flush mount Wolf cooktop is set into Infinity Porcelain countertops in metal dark colour. Materials in shades of green and blue creates visual interest. Island Back Panel in Rift Cut White Oak with horizontal grain, sink cabinets in plain sawn white oak, display cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore Stonecutter, upper cabinets are Fenix Verde Comodoro supermat laminate and light wood accents are rift cut white oak. Racking around the hoodfan is made of perforated steel, powder coated in a dark tobacco colour.

Privathaus M

reim Wohndesign by bsk büro + designhaus

Photo of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Nuremberg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, a single-bowl sink, black appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Modern on the Prairie

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

This markedly modern, yet warm and inviting abode in the Oklahoma countryside boasts some of our favorite kitchen items all in one place. Miele appliances (oven, steam, coffee maker, paneled refrigerator, freezer, and "knock to open" dishwasher), induction cooking on an island, a highly functional Galley Workstation and the latest technology in cabinetry and countertop finishes to last a lifetime. Grain matched natural walnut and matte nanotech touch-to-open white and grey cabinets provide a natural color palette that allows the interior of this home to blend beautifully with the prairie and pastures seen through the large commercial windows on both sides of this kitchen & living great room. Cambria quartz countertops in Brittanica formed with a waterfall edge give a natural random pattern against the square lines of the rest of the kitchen. David Cobb photography

Industrial Kitchen

Expansive industrial galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Kiowa House

Jirsa Construction

Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, concrete floors and no island.

Bokarina Beach Knock Down Rebuild

Coast Life Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Reno Luxury Design

Steph Nash Decor + Interior Design

High-End Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

Dollhouse 2.0

Aura Design Studio

Photographer - Jody D'Arcy
Inspiration for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Harrington Grove 01

Vicello Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Minimal Apartment

KRAUZEarchitects

Architects Krauze Alexander, Krauze Anna
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, blue floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Splashback 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!