Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Kitchen featuring white oak lower cabinetry, white painted upper cabinetry with blue accent cabinetry, including the island. Custom steel hood fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Custom wood beam light fixture fabricated in-house by Ridgecrest Designs. Steel mesh cabinet panels, brass and bronze hardware, La Cornue French range, concrete island countertop and engineered quartz perimeter countertop. The 10' AG Millworks doors open out onto the California Room.

Modern Custom Home Build

TYCON Building Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Rénovation d'un appartement en duplex

Atelier Nyood

cuisine ouverte, cuisine américaine, béton, bois, chêne, électroménager incrusté, radiateur, fenêtres, poutres apparentes, rangements, placards, lumineux, murs blancs, sol en béton

Highland Custom Homes Modern 2020 Home

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Modern kitchen with tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Jordan Rd Whole House

CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, carpet, with island and exposed beam.

Newport Heights

William Guidero Planning and Design

Photo of a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

One of a Kind in Coeur d'Alene

Parsons Construction Inc

Polished concrete slab island. Island seats 12 Custom build architectural slat ceiling with custom fabricated light tubes
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

Churchtown

Dreyer Architecture

The kitchen is the hub of this family home. A balanced mix of materials are chosen to compliment each other, exposed brickwork, timber clad ceiling, and the cast concrete central island grows out of the polished concrete floor.

フジビレの家（三島市）

ツクリト建築設計事務所

photo by Toshihiro Sobajima
Inspiration for a contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Moonah Links House

BD Building Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Edge House - Sewickley, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Loft-Like Kitchen

Von Tobel

@VonTobel designer Savanah Ruoff created this lofty, rustic, farmhouse kitchen using painted, shaker style Kraftmaid Vantage Lyndale cabinets in Dove White, a stainless steel farmhouse sink, & a concrete counter. The L-shaped island with storage on one side & shiplap on the seating side is open & inviting. Black appliances & hood finish the space. Want to mimic the look in your home? Schedule your free design consultation today!

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Mike's Hammock

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

Modern Timber Frame Farmhouse

St. Augustine Home Improvements, LLC

Custom designed kitchen with vaulted timber frame ceiling and concrete counter tops. Wood grained ceramic tile floors, hammered copper sink, and integrated chopping block.

All Ceiling Designs Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops 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!