Concrete countertop with granite and brass inaly
Inspiration for an arts and crafts separate kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, concrete benchtops, ceramic splashback, black appliances, cork floors and multiple islands.

Bosworth House- Kitchen

The Design Studio

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Shaw Island, Wa

Hadrian Stone Design Studio

Nadine foist
Expansive beach style kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback and multiple islands.

Kitchens

Phenix Marble Company

Jeffrey Sweet
Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Lawson Construction

Celeste Sali - Kitchen & Bath Solutions

Custom Designed Kitchen Cabinets, Shaker Wide Rail Door Style, Charcoal medium stained Alder. Horizontal Aluminum & Fracto Light Glass Cabinets with Avento parallel lift door hardware. 2" thick Concrete Countertops. Subway tile & hardwood flooring.

Richmond Fan Kitchen Renovation

kitchensETC

Carmela Wengraitis
Inspiration for an expansive kitchen in Richmond with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Pemberley - Estate

Visbeen Architects

A unique combination of traditional design and an unpretentious, family-friendly floor plan, the Pemberley draws inspiration from European traditions as well as the American landscape. Picturesque rooflines of varying peaks and angles are echoed in the peaked living room with its large fireplace. The main floor includes a family room, large kitchen, dining room, den and master bedroom as well as an inviting screen porch with a built-in range. The upper level features three additional bedrooms, while the lower includes an exercise room, additional family room, sitting room, den, guest bedroom and trophy room.

Modern Racine Villa

Genesis Architecture, LLC.

Kitchen showing maple cabinetry, concrete countertops, maple ceiling paneling and view into great room
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Morris Lincoln

Renewal

Amy Tucker Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with multiple islands, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse

A-Design by Artur

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Southampton, NY 1

Mara Liesegang, AKBD

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and multiple islands.

Contemporary mixed mediterranean living room and kitchen

TALLBOX

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, beaded inset cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback and ceramic floors.

9ft Diameter Concrete Kitchen Island

Thiel Studios

Distinguished Kitchens and Baths
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Loft Kitchen Renovation

Woody’s Premium Cabinetry

The original flooring and exposed ceiling beams were preserved, and paired with our custom distressed finished cabinetry.
This is an example of a contemporary eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rock Crystal Kitchen Details

PVZ Design: Interior & Furniture Design

This Traditional Kitchen boasts Rock Crystal chandeliers, custom mosaic backsplashes, and islands of different sizes to more comfortably accommodate the traffic flow. Counters of varied materials: concrete, lavastone and beautiful warm wood. Details prevail: in the transition opening between the kitchen and dining room, at the backsplashes, at the stove hood and the stainless country sink with arched panel above. A round breakfast nook overlooks the beautifully manicured property.

Cuisine d'inspiration industrielle

DMarchitectures

Delphine Monnier
Photo of a large eclectic 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.

Rock Crystal Kitchen Details

PVZ Design: Interior & Furniture Design

My Home

Vindhya Vilasini

Alie
Large contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Greenfield MA Kitchen

Dale Combelic Designs

Dale Combelic -view from front door A nineteenth century house that was originally modified to accommodate a "modern" kitchen and baths was updated with an open plan style kitchen. An existing adjacent bath / laundry space was included in the larger kitchen space that also included a new 1/2 bath. The laundry and full tub were added to a 2nd floor bath that had just a small 30" x 30" shower for bathing. Existing window locations in the abandon bath and a new glass door to a side deck provide additional natural light and direct access to the driveway. An existing brick chimney was partially exposed to reduce mass to allow for an enlarged cabinet array and through aisle. Visible connection to the dining area was also provided. Existing sink and cabinets were utilized

Southampton, NY 1

Mara Liesegang, AKBD

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and multiple islands.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and multiple Islands 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!