This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, black floor and white benchtop.

鵠沼の家　リノベーション

一級建築士事務所秋山立花

This is an example of a small asian open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Lithium

YUTOROSU architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with ceramic floors, black floor, wallpaper, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Tarragindi House

zuzana&nicholas architects

Photography by Toby Scott
Small contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Küche aus Weißtanne + Beton

WERKHAUS

Loftiger Beton ist hier die Basis in der Küche. Der elegant schwarze Sichtbeton geht Ton in Ton mit der zentralen Kücheninsel aus gegossenem Beton und bildet den Kontrast zur lebendigen Weißtanne. Die durchgängige Maserung der furnierten Schränke läuft, wie in der Natur gewachsen, über die ganze Fläche von Kopf bis Fuß. Ganz harmonisch wird hier Kochen, Essen und Gemeinschaft in einen wertvollen Einklang gebracht.

中保町の家

岸本姫野建築設計事務所

This is an example of a modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kyoto with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, black floor and exposed beam.

Cuisine d'inspiration industrielle

DMarchitectures

Delphine Monnier
Design ideas for a large industrial u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, slate floors, multiple islands, black floor and grey benchtop.

kawasaki-i90, kanagawa,

FIELD LABO

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Remotely Designed Austin Studio

Allison Lind Interiors

Design ideas for an industrial kitchen in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and black floor.

Southern Hills Modern

Phenix Marble Company

Starboard & Port http://www.starboardandport.com/
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black floor.

Professor's Row Renovation

aamodt / plumb architects

New custom kitchen with high-gloss cabinets, custom plywood enclosures, concrete island counter top.
Photo of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, with island, black floor, white benchtop and slate floors.

machida-t189, tokyo

FIELD LABO

IKEAのキッチンキャビネット＋特注のモルタル仕上げ／木製の天板、床はヘキサゴンタイル
This is an example of a galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

machida-t189, tokyo

FIELD LABO

This is an example of a galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This is an example of a large country single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black floor.

Southern Hills Modern

Phenix Marble Company

Professor's Row Renovation

aamodt / plumb architects

Eat in the kitchen with lacquer cabinets, wood details and slate floor.
Photo of a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with slate floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, with island, black floor, grey benchtop, a farmhouse sink and panelled appliances.

Killeybrooke Kitchen Remodel

Builder Boy

This kitchen now belongs to the owners of a Costa Mesa home. Complete kitchen remodel by the design team at Builder Boy. Cabinets produced by Cabinet Boy, a division of Builder Boy, Inc.

Interior

RJ Bacon Consulting & Design

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, slate floors, black floor, stone tile splashback, concrete benchtops and multiple islands.

Killeybrooke Kitchen Remodel

Builder Boy

This kitchen now belongs to the owners of a Costa Mesa home. Complete kitchen remodel by the design team at Builder Boy. Cabinets produced by Cabinet Boy, a division of Builder Boy, Inc.

StarMark Cabinetry Collection

Rome General Lumber

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island and black floor.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Black Floor 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!