Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and a peninsula.

My Houzz: Creative Moves Turn a Toronto Basement Into a Stylish Rental

Andrew Snow Photography

Photo: Andrew Snow Photography © 2013 Houzz Design: Creative Union Network
Contemporary kitchen in Toronto with concrete benchtops and white appliances.

Modern Kitchen

This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with concrete benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback and white appliances.

Desde Méjico con amor

Estudio Marcos Mela

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

Warm Blue Jamaica Plain Kitchen Renovation

Bailey Davol Studio Build

This gut renovation was a collaboration between the homeowners and Bailey•Davol•Studio•Build. Kitchen and pantry features included cabinets, tile backsplash, concrete counters, lighting, plumbing and flooring. Photos by Tamara Flanagan Photography

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Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Jim Westphalen
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

West Adams Guest House

Shayna Mordue

Modern craftsman guest house makeover with rustic touches.
This is an example of a small country galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2014 y anteriores

Alejandro C. - Fotografia de Interiores

This is an example of a small mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Malaga with a double-bowl sink, orange cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, concrete benchtops and travertine floors.

Maison mix&match sur l'Île Saint Denis

Projet Wabi-sabi

Une belle et grande maison de l’Île Saint Denis, en bord de Seine. Ce qui aura constitué l’un de mes plus gros défis ! Madame aime le pop, le rose, le batik, les 50’s-60’s-70’s, elle est tendre, romantique et tient à quelques références qui ont construit ses souvenirs de maman et d’amoureuse. Monsieur lui, aime le minimalisme, le minéral, l’art déco et les couleurs froides (et le rose aussi quand même!). Tous deux aiment les chats, les plantes, le rock, rire et voyager. Ils sont drôles, accueillants, généreux, (très) patients mais (super) perfectionnistes et parfois difficiles à mettre d’accord ? Et voilà le résultat : un mix and match de folie, loin de mes codes habituels et du Wabi-sabi pur et dur, mais dans lequel on retrouve l’essence absolue de cette démarche esthétique japonaise : donner leur chance aux objets du passé, respecter les vibrations, les émotions et l’intime conviction, ne pas chercher à copier ou à être « tendance » mais au contraire, ne jamais oublier que nous sommes des êtres uniques qui avons le droit de vivre dans un lieu unique. Que ce lieu est rare et inédit parce que nous l’avons façonné pièce par pièce, objet par objet, motif par motif, accord après accord, à notre image et selon notre cœur. Cette maison de bord de Seine peuplée de trouvailles vintage et d’icônes du design respire la bonne humeur et la complémentarité de ce couple de clients merveilleux qui resteront des amis. Des clients capables de franchir l’Atlantique pour aller chercher des miroirs que je leur ai proposés mais qui, le temps de passer de la conception à la réalisation, sont sold out en France. Des clients capables de passer la journée avec nous sur le chantier, mètre et niveau à la main, pour nous aider à traquer la perfection dans les finitions. Des clients avec qui refaire le monde, dans la quiétude du jardin, un verre à la main, est un pur moment de bonheur. Merci pour votre confiance, votre ténacité et votre ouverture d’esprit. ????

Appartamento a Porto Massimo, La Maddalena (OT)

Giulia Mandetta Architetto

Photography©Giulia Mandetta
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, a peninsula and a drop-in sink.

Bouldin Creek Courtyard House

Baldridge Architects

Photo: Casey Dunn
Design ideas for a modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, concrete benchtops, a drop-in sink, red splashback, metal splashback and white appliances.

Spruce

John Maniscalco Architecture

Joe Fletcher
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Community Service Remodels - Webster Groves, MO

Marcia Moore Design

A tiny kitchen was redone with the simplicity of white cabinets, white subway tile, white appliances and a gray granite countertop. Matt Hughes
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall separate kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Oak Residence

InCore Marketing & Media

Albertus Photo & Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Bennett Estates

KSDesigns LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boston, MA - Mattapan Bungalow

SHAKE architecture : construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Warm Blue Jamaica Plain Kitchen Renovation

Bailey Davol Studio Build

Craftsman meets Farmhouse

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

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Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Jim Westphalen
Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Professor's Row Renovation

aamodt / plumb architects

New butler's pantry with slate floors and high-gloss cabinets.
Contemporary galley kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, concrete benchtops, white appliances, black floor, yellow benchtop and slate floors.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and White Appliances 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!