Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Plymouth

Kelly Martin Interiors

Green kitchen with custom cabinetry and concealed hood design.
Small transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Taviawk

Imbue Design

Photo of a l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Contemporary Home - Whole Home Update

Infinity from Marvin Ohio

Kitchen interior featuring Infinity from Marvin casement and picture windows with custom-painted Everwood finish featuring Oil Rubbed Bronze hardware.

BINOVA "Vogue" collection

LA Modern Kitchen by MEF

The sliding worktop create new dynamics of life. Technology contains technology, thus losing its purely stage value, creating a stronger relation with the adjacent area of the kitchen. The space maintains a formal purity and intangible lightness where one can deftly move around amidst taste, flavours and the senses.

Plain Shaker in Hague Blue by Farrow & Blue

Russell J Milligan

Inspiration for a transitional separate kitchen in Hertfordshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

North Loop

Regarding Design

The juxtaposition of soft texture and feminine details against hard metal and concrete finishes. Elements of floral wallpaper, paper lanterns, and abstract art blend together to create a sense of warmth. Soaring ceilings are anchored by thoughtfully curated and well placed furniture pieces. The perfect home for two.

Silver Lake Loft

Black Lacquer Design

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Autohaus

KUBE architecture

Photo of an industrial kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Prahran Home - Kitchen

smarterBATHROOMS+

They wanted the kitchen to set the scene for the rest of the interiors but overall wanted a traditional style with a modern feel across the kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and laundry spaces. Photographer: David Russell

5207 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern traditional open plan kitchen with exposed brick

My Bespoke Room

This kitchen's white-washed walls and smooth polished concrete floor make this a truly contemporary space. The challenge was to ensure that it also then felt homely and comfortable so we added brick slips as a feature wall on the kitchen side which adds a lovely warmth and texture to the room. The dark blue kitchen units also ground the kitchen in the space and are a striking contrast against the concrete floor. The glazing stretches the entire width of the property to maximise the views of the garden.

Trout Road New Construction

Envinity, Inc.

In partnership with StudioMNMLST Architect: Darla Lindberg
This is an example of a large country open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Prospect Heights Apartment

Ben Herzog

Photo of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Travis Country, Austin Texas

HARVEST BUILDERS ATX, LLC.

Twist Tours
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Sharon Road

Maria Pennington Design

Bespoke Neil Norton Design kitchen designed by Maria Pennington. Neil Speakman photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, panelled appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Taviawk

Imbue Design

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kempshott Road - Bespoke Kitchen Worktops

Brandler London

Brandler London Larch Worktop
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Canyon Edge House

Tom Hurt Architecture

The high ceiling above the kitchen opens up to the carport above. Clerestory windows bring in light and announce when drivers have pulled in under the roof.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and panelled appliances.

Kitchen with Blue Cabinets 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!