Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Australian Cabin Kitchen

Element Design Studio

A modern Australian design with finishes that change over time. Connecting the bushland to the home with colour and texture.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Manhattan Apartment

NY Loft

Photo of a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

White & Light Hardwood Flooring

Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.

Photo of a small modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

under sea kitchen

Orchid Newton ltd

Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Piedmont Residence

Carlton Edwards

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Jordan Rd Whole House

CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Contemporary Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Moderne Küche in Friedberg - Komplettumbau

RIEGA Georg Riegel e. K.

fototeam dölzer Augsburg-Hochzoll
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farm to Market Guest House

Tate Interiors

Gibeon Photography
Country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and concrete benchtops.

Interiors Photography - Project #5

Suzi Appel Photography

This is an example of a beach style galley kitchen in Melbourne with blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Weston Lodge

Woodale

Modern black hand painted kitchen with concrete worktops
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

Dot's House: Kitchen

Atlas Architects

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Black Modern Farmhouse

Linc Thelen Design

This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround. Kitchen Details: -Cabinetry, custom rift cut white oak -Light fixtures, Lightology -Barstools, Article and refinished by Home Things -Appliances, Thermadore, stovetop has a downdraft hood -Island, Ceasarstone, raw concrete -Sink and faucet, Delta faucet, sink is Franke -White shiplap ceiling with white oak beams -Flooring is rough wide plank white oak and distressed

Sainte Appoline

STENE POCHAT Architectes

agathe tissier
Inspiration for an industrial kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ballard Street, Yarraville

Marco Hofer

American Oak timber battens and window seat, Caeser stone tops in Airy Concrete. Two Pack cabinetry in Snow Season. Overhang and finger pull detail.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Sbiti Kitchen Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Metro bespoke kitchen in Riverwashed Black Walnut Ply, horizontal grain and Blackened Steel with cast in situ concrete worksurfaces and white Decomatte and blackboard splash backs. Photographer Nick Kane

Contemporary Woodland

Cabinet Plant

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new this space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfecting for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

Byron Bay Hinterland Kitchen

Darren James Interiors

Ditching the hectic city life in favour of a more relaxed pace in the country, empty nesters Chris and Veronica decided to uproot their life in Sydney and move to their holiday home, nestled in the lush rolling hinterland of Bangalow, Byron Bay. Forming part of a larger extension and renovation, the client’s desire for their new kitchen was to create a visual centrepiece for the home that made an impactful statement whilst still remaining welcoming, relaxed and family friendly. As avid entertainers, it was a priority that the kitchen had a semi-commercial feel, was well equipped with high-grade appliances, durable surfaces and designated work zones to facilitate catering for large parties and events. Both partners have travelled extensively to far corners of the world collecting beautiful things, there was a natural desire for the space to reflect their global style and layer a mix of sentimental and bohemian inspired pieces from all over the world.

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Light Hardwood 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!