Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Other with concrete benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Brett Boardman
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Concrete Kitchen Countertop and Island

Trueform Concrete, LLC

A transitional kitchen designed by Anthony Albert Studios. The designer chose custom concrete kitchen countertops by Trueform concrete. These concrete kitchen countertops created a unique look to the kitchen space. The concrete was cast in Trueform's signature finish.

Wide Pine Floors

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Bright and white, these Pine floors are easy to clean and maintain--perfect for waterfront living. Available plank widths for this product are 5 inches to 19 inches; a wide range of plank lengths are also available. Made in the USA and available mill-direct, unfinished or prefinished, from Hull Forest Products. www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602.

A contemporary Kitchen

Davis Tamburin Inc.

In this contemporary kitchen, we chose to use concrete counter tops through out. The back splash is a glass wine color mosaic tile. The flooring has a wine color back ground with a hint of silver which is reflective.

Innovation In Design: Architecture

Nautilus Architects

On the first floor, the kitchen and living area (with associate Luigi enjoying the sun) is again linked to a large deck through bi-parting glass doors. Ipe is a common choice for decks, but here, the material flows directly inside, at the same level and using the same details, so deck and interior feel like one large space. Note too that the deck railings, constructed using thin, galvanized steel members, allow the eye to travel right through to the view beyond. On the first floor, the kitchen and living area (with associate Luigi enjoying the sun) is again linked to a large deck through bi-parting glass doors. Ipe is a common choice for decks, but here, the material flows directly inside, at the same level and using the same details, so deck and interior feel like one large space. Note too that the deck railings, constructed using thin, galvanized steel members, allow the eye to travel right through to the view beyond.

Rift Cut White Oak kitchen with Black Walnut Island

Clarke - New England’s Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom

Stunning Asian-inspired kitchen featuring Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, light wood cabinetry, Wolf convection ovens, Wolf warming drawers, Sub-Zero refrigeration, Sub-Zero wine storage, countertop deep fryer, steamer, griddle and more. See this kitchen and test drive the appliances at Clarke in Milford, MA, right off Route 495. http://www.clarkecorp.com.

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

This is an example of an expansive contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Beach Ave

Schulberg Demkiw Architects

Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a small modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and stainless steel appliances.

Watsons Bay Beach House

Walter Barda Design

Mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey splashback.

Japandi Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Blending the warmth and natural elements of Scandinavian design with Japanese minimalism. With true craftsmanship, the wooden doors paired with a bespoke oak handle showcases simple, functional design, contrasting against the bold dark green crittal doors and raw concrete Caesarstone worktop. The large double larder brings ample storage, essential for keeping the open-plan kitchen elegant and serene.

Modern Beach House

Niche Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Sheeannamore

Dreyer Architecture

This open plan kitchen / living / dining room features a large south facing window seat and cantilevered cast concrete central kitchen island. The bright splash of orange contrasts the black kitchen furniture.

Nevada City Knotty Alder

User

Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured 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

Artist Residence, Sussex

Anna Standish Interiors

Here we wanted this room to be functional, yet dramatic, so chose a dark wood with wonderful polished concrete floor.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and black cabinets.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Swan

User

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and with Island 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!