James Balston
Contemporary eat-in kitchen in Surrey with concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

W downstairs

Just Jill! Interiors

Megan Kime
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and red benchtop.

The Shack Attack

We Are In Our Element

Brian Smirke
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lynne Knowlton Home

BLDG Workshop Inc.

BLDG Workshop was engaged to help well known design and lifestyle blogger Lynne Knowlton of Design the Life You Want to Live entirely revamp the kitchen and main living area of her farmhouse. The outcome is an eclectic blend of rustic elements together with modern details.

Completed Projects

mortise concrete ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in London with with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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. ????

Bennett Estates

KSDesigns LLC

Inspiration for 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.

Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Cuisine

Eraya Creation

Cuisine de style rustique aux teintes claires et matériaux nobles
This is an example of a large arts and crafts u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ossington Row

Sarah Townson

Sarah Townson of Brick Row
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, white appliances and no island.

Modern Duplex Builder, Cutsom Home Design by Drummond House Plans

Drummond House Plans

You have a specific home style in mind, an original concept or the need to realize a life long dream... and haven't found your perfect home plan anywhere? Drummond House Plans offers its services for custom residential home design. This black contemporary & transitional semi-detached home design with garage is one of our custom design that offers, for each unit, an open floor plan layout, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, panoramic views in the family room & in the master suite. Not to forget its remarkable scandinavian kitchen witch opens on a divine rustic dining table.

St. Paul Minnesota Home

CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.

Kitchen with concrete counters and exposed wood beam ceiling Photos by Sara Rubinstien
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with concrete benchtops and white appliances.

Likely Project

Boxwood Avenue

Boxwood AvenuModern farmhouse kitchen with patterned tile backsplash, wood island, shaker cabinets, and La Cornue stove. With white concrete countertops and a beautiful wall of marble tile! e

Appleton Estate Mercer Island

West Seattle Window & Door LLC

Michan Rhodes
Design ideas for an expansive transitional open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, glass tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Nicole Lane Project - Cabinetry

Artistic Kitchen Design - Los Altos Builders

Large contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, a peninsula, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops and ceramic floors.

Modern Home

lnclighting.llc

This one-light mini pendant brings versatile style to your luminary arrangement. Its open iron-made shade adds a breezy touch to any space while its antique silver pairs perfectly with the adjustable rod and wall decor. With traditional X-shaped accents, this on-trend one-light mini pendant is an updated classic.

Minimalistische B3-Küche mit ausgefeilten Stauraumlösungen

Küchen-Atelier Hamburg

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Retseck 65 Square Foot Kitchen

Thomas G Wells Construction, LLC

Tiles are from Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. Th counter tops are cement. The dishwasher is 18 inches wide.
Small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances, slate floors and no island.

microHOUSE

Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Jim Westphalen
This is an example of 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.

Captiva Guest House

Architecture Joyce Owens llc

Photography: JoCoFi Photography (Joshua Colt Fisher)
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Aida Street

SYNC INTERIOR PTE. LTD.

Inspiration for an industrial galley kitchen in Singapore with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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!