Ground floor extension of an end-of-1970s property. Making the most of an open-plan space with fitted furniture that allows more than one option to accommodate guests when entertaining. The new rear addition has allowed us to create a clean and bright space, as well as to optimize the space flow for what originally were dark and cramped ground floor spaces.

Architects Project

Mark Hardy

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

Industrial + Red Brick | Jill & Chris

INNOVATIVE KITCHENS

Inspiration for a large industrial open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The large open space continues the themes set out in the Living and Dining areas with a similar palette of darker surfaces and finishes, chosen to create an effect that is highly evocative of past centuries, linking new and old with a poetic approach. The dark grey concrete floor is a paired with traditional but luxurious Tadelakt Moroccan plaster, chose for its uneven and natural texture as well as beautiful earthy hues. The supporting structure is exposed and painted in a deep red hue to suggest the different functional areas and create a unique interior which is then reflected on the exterior of the extension.

American River Drive Residence

Benning Construction Inc

Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Plywood Fenix NTM kitchen furniture

JS DECO Bespoke Furniture

Custom made modern style kitchen furniture. Combination of waxed plywood and white Fenix NTM laminate.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Küchenblock Bateig Azul

Steinmanufaktur Gross GmbH

Naturstein hat eine besondere Wirkung, wenn er eine gewisse, massive Stärke zeigt. Auch bei Küchenarbeitsplatten ist dies möglich. Ist es technisch nicht möglich, massive Stücke einzubauen, kann die massive Optik durch Verkleben dünnerer Platten erreicht werden. Hier wurde die Wirkung des Blocks noch durch den flächenbündigen Einsatz von Spüle, Kochfeld und Steckdoseneinsatz unterstützt. Das Material Bateig Azul, einen spanischen Kalksandstein, könnte man fast für Beton halten, wenn nicht die fein geschliffene Oberfläche diesen speziellen warme Sandstein-Touch hätte.

Квартира в ЖК "Петровский квартал на воде"

Дизайн студия “Нечаев и Сенчугов”

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Duplex familial rénové aux dernières tendances - Projet Saint-Ouen

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce duplex de 100m² en région parisienne a fait l’objet d’une rénovation partielle par nos équipes ! L’objectif était de rendre l’appartement à la fois lumineux et convivial avec quelques touches de couleur pour donner du dynamisme. Nous avons commencé par poncer le parquet avant de le repeindre, ainsi que les murs, en blanc franc pour réfléchir la lumière. Le vieil escalier a été remplacé par ce nouveau modèle en acier noir sur mesure qui contraste et apporte du caractère à la pièce. Nous avons entièrement refait la cuisine qui se pare maintenant de belles façades en bois clair qui rappellent la salle à manger. Un sol en béton ciré, ainsi que la crédence et le plan de travail ont été posés par nos équipes, qui donnent un côté loft, que l’on retrouve avec la grande hauteur sous-plafond et la mezzanine. Enfin dans le salon, de petits rangements sur mesure ont été créé, et la décoration colorée donne du peps à l’ensemble.

Black and Walnut Modern Industrial Design Kitchen in DC

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

CASA LLERS

Marta Estarriol Interiorisme

Inspiration for a large modern kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Custom Kitchen in great room that connects to outdoor living with 22' pocketing door
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Foo

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
This is an example of a modern kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors and white benchtop.

Bivouac-inspired beauty

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

The bivouac theme comes to life in unexpected details throughout. The entrances are designed to feel like you’re walking through a crack in a rock. The inside and outside marry together in an oustanding way.

Medowie Residence

CUTTING EDGE JOINERY

Kitchen with 2 Pack Polyurethane Painted Doors & Drawer Fronts in Taubmans Cotton Sheets Satin finish. Island Bench in 20mm Caesarstone Topus Concrete and 20mm Caesrastone Snow to Kitchen Benchtops. American Oak Timber Veneer to Wall Oven Cabinetry

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.

Modern Home Tour '19

Ruby Cloutier Designs

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Garden Villa

Hello Kitchen

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Loft à Neuilly Plaisance

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Expansive industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Overland Stage Residence

Element 5 Architecture

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and white 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!