Contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Fig Tree Pocket

Pncbuilt

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dual Occupancy Townhouse Development: Newport

First Avenue Homes

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Parker Residence

The Quinlan Group

Photo of a modern galley kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Miami, FL Modernist Luxury Home

J.P. DiMisa Luxury Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Designer's Choice Inc

Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops and brown floor.

Contemporary Home

Howes Design Co

The Project brief for this job was to create a modern two-storey residence for their family home in South Perth. Brad was after a clean contemporary look. We kept the form quite simple and standard to ensure building costs were low, however we incorporated feature piers and stepped the facade cleverly to produce a great looking property.

Sleek Modern Kitchen Robina

Verto Kitchens

This minimalist grey and white kitchen is created using a 60% gloss 2 pac finish in white with a contrasting concrete island bench. The black sink and tap add to the features of this kitchen. The clean lines are kept with the overhead cupboards creating a canopy over the long window that cleverly houses the under mount rangehood.

Black Beauty

Tischlerei Ecker

Küche und Vorzimmer verschmelzen durch einen schwarzen Block mit integrierter Türe, die in die Speis führt.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with concrete benchtops, concrete floors, with island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Ranch Full of Fresh Character

Waypoint Living Spaces

An antique prep table in the kitchen looks perfectly in place next to modern stainless steel appliances and Waypoint® cabinetry. Wall cabinets are floor to ceiling for maximum storage. These are in 730 Maple Espresso and provide a striking contrast with Waypoint® base cabinets in 650 Painted Stone used along the adjacent wall.

Peasant Street

YKDesigns

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Sleek Modern Kitchen Robina

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 match 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 cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Kensington Park // Addition/Renovation

AURA Custom Projects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and window splashback.

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blackStones

Design ideas for a large scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

Rustic Ranch Full of Fresh Character

Waypoint Living Spaces

There are no cabinets above the countertop. Instead, open shelving provides easy accessibility to serving pieces and cookware.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dual Occupancy Townhouse Development: Newport

First Avenue Homes

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Abbey Flooring & Design

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Window Splashback 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!