Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Kitchen

Dennehy Builders Pty Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, white benchtop, wood and grey floor.

Architects Project

Mark Hardy

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury kitchen in Hampshire with concrete floors, grey floor and wood.

Reno Luxury Design

Steph Nash Decor + Interior Design

Stunning remodel with major transformation. This Client had no fear, and the results were brilliant. Take a look!
This is an example of a large eclectic kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

Beach Drive Modern, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch

NR Interiors

We furnished this Kitchen and Breakfast nook to provide the homeowner with stylish easy care leather seating. The streamlined style of furniture is to compliment the modern architecture and Kitchen designed by Lake Flato Architects.

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.

Two Sheds

INLITE

Design: DREAMER + Roger Nelson / Photography: Nicole England / Featuring: Klus PDS4 Profile
Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, vaulted and wood.

Spring Creek Road Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

Beautiful flat panel Low VOC natural maple cabinets from Crystal Cabinetry set the stage in this kitchen, featuring large windows with a view, black pearl granite countertops, and Bosch appliances from Ferguson. Plenty of storage space.

Thomasdale

Whack Work

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Ketchum Cabin Retreat

User

The living, dining, and kitchen opt for views rather than walls. The living room is encircled by three, 16’ lift and slide doors, creating a room that feels comfortable sitting amongst the trees. Because of this the love and appreciation for the location are felt throughout the main floor. The emphasis on larger-than-life views is continued into the main sweet with a door for a quick escape to the wrap-around two-story deck.

Cordivari Projects | S22

Cordivari Design

In un angolo di Roma dagli intrecci storici che alternano fasti antichi a incursioni moderne si inserisce il progetto di interior design S22 curato da Nog Atelier. Cura del dettaglio e combinazioni inaspettate di materia, colore e tempo caratterizzano il progetto. Tutti i termoarredo utilizzati sono firmati Cordivari: per le zone living e notte sono stati scelti i tubolari Ardesia, modello dalle ottime performance e dall’ampia flessibilità dimensionale, mentre per l’ambiente bagno sono stati scelti scaldasalviette cromati. ➖ The S22 interior design project curated by Nog Atelier is part of a corner of Rome where ancient splendor alternates with modern incursions. Soft, warm, contemporary shades of color have been chosen for all spaces, playing with accent colors: blue, green, burgundy. All the heating systems are signed by Cordivari: tubular radiators Ardesia have been chosen for the living and sleeping areas: a model with excellent performance and wide dimensional flexibility; chromed towel warmers were chosen for the bathroom.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Expansive modern u-shaped kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Tahoma

McClellan | Tellone

Contemporary kitchen in Seattle with concrete floors and wood.

Kitchen FINAL

Matterhorn Development Co.

Fully customized kitchen, deep blue backsplash tile, pot filler is a faucet, custom cabinets, oak wood for the framing of this beautiful kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Boar Shoat

Imbue Design

Off grid modern cabin located in the rolling hills of Idaho
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, grey benchtop and wood.

Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

No 36

Jessica Gething Design

design by Jessica Gething Design built by R2Q Construction photos by Genevieve Garruppo kitchen by Plain English
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Wanaka Crib Kitchen

Dunlop Builders

The kitchen is the anchor of the house and epitomizes the relationship between house and owner with details such as kauri timber drawers and tiles from their former restaurant.

West Coast Darling Kitchen + Powder Room

Kirk Riley Design

This classically designed mid-century modern home had a kitchen that had been updated in the1980’s and was ready for a makeover that would highlight its vintage charm. The backsplash is a combination of cement-look quartz for ease of maintenance and a Japanese mosaic tile. An expanded black aluminum window stacks open for more natural light as well as a way to engage with guests on the patio in warmer months. A polished concrete floor is a surprising neutral in this airy kitchen and transitions well to flooring in adjacent spaces.

Kitchen with Concrete Floors and Wood 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!