This is an example of an industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

The Recycled House - Bedford, WA

Etica Studio

Meggan Plowman
Eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Mazama Ranchero

CAST architecture

CAST architecture
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, black splashback, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Arts & Craft

By Design

The existing 70's styled kitchen needed a complete makeover. The original kitchen and family room wing included a rabbit warren of small rooms with an awkward angled family room separating the kitchen from the formal spaces. The new space plan required moving the angled wall two feet to widen the space for an island. The kitchen was relocated to what was the original family room enabling direct access to both the formal dining space and the new family room space. The large island is the heart of the redesigned kitchen, ample counter space flanks the island cooking station and the raised glass door cabinets provide a visually interesting separation of work space and dining room. The contemporized Arts and Crafts style developed for the space integrates seamlessly with the existing shingled home. Split panel doors in rich cherry wood are the perfect foil for the dark granite counters with sparks of cobalt blue. Dave Adams Photography

Basser House

Mihaly Slocombe

The kitchen opens onto the courtyard, with an external bar permitting easy summer entertaining. Photo by Peter Bennetts
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Party Shack

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Steve Keating Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with black appliances, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Saratoga Creek House

WA Design Architects

Photo credit: WA design
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, slate splashback, concrete floors and with island.

Modern Cabin

Joan Heaton Architects

photo by Susan Teare
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Quonset Hut Kitchen

Frederick + Frederick Architects

photo by Dickson Dunlap
Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, black appliances, stainless steel cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors and with island.

Oh What A Ceiling!

Green Sheep Collective

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Passive house addition

APL Construction Pty Ltd

Modern open plan kitchen in Perth with white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Quindalup Residence

Retreat Design

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Victorian Dairy Conversion

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
This is an example of an industrial eat-in kitchen in London with grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink and pink splashback.

Stylish copper kitchen featuring accent lighting

Stoneham Kitchens

The rich lustrous brown tones of Ambience were the perfect choice to blend with clean, white Fusion Pro and Corian work surfaces in Glacier White, which offer a sleek, striking contrast to the traditional warmth of the timber.

Earthy Modern Minimalist

Linette Dai Design

This is an example of a modern l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Noir Peaks

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Country galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

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.

H様邸

DIRECT

This is an example of a modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Greenhills House

Turn Design

Kitchen Built Photo
Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Earth Stone, Inc

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Concrete Floors 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!