Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan 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.

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a country galley kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, carpet, with island and exposed beam.

O' Keefe

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

2020 New Construction - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - 3 of 5 of the Nouveau Bungalow Series. Inspired by New Mexico Artist Georgia O' Keefe. Featuring Sunset Colors + Vintage Decor + Houston Art + Concrete Countertops + Custom White Oak and White Cabinets + Handcrafted Tile + Frameless Glass + Polished Concrete Floors + Floating Concrete Shelves + 48" Concrete Pivot Door + Recessed White Oak Base Boards + Concrete Plater Walls + Recessed Joist Ceilings + Drop Oak Dining Ceiling + Designer Fixtures and Decor.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

We did a full refurbishment and interior design of the kitchen of this country home that was built in 1760.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Julia Ave

Good Bones Design Build

Concrete Kitchen Countertops
Large contemporary kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary Black Kitchen in Oxford

Audus Kitchens

In the heart of a picturesque farmhouse in Oxford, this contemporary kitchen, blending modern functionality with rustic charm, was designed to address the client's need for a family space. This kitchen features the Audus 945 Easytouch and 961 Lacquered Laminate range, with a striking Graphite Black Ultra Matt finish. Creating a nice contrast to the dark cabinetry are the Pearl Concrete worktops supplied by Algarve Granite. The textured surface of the worktops adds depth and character while providing a durable and practical space for meal preparation. Equipped with top-of-the-line appliances from Siemens, Bora, and Caple, this kitchen adds efficiency to daily cooking activities. For washing and food preparation, two sinks are strategically placed — one on the kitchen counter and another on the centrally located island. The Blanco sink offers style and functionality, while the Quooker tap provides instant hot and cold water for convenience. Nestled within the island is an integrated drinks cooler to keep beverages chilled and easily accessible. A drinks station is also concealed within a large cabinet, adding to the kitchen's versatility and making it a space perfect for entertaining and hosting. Feeling inspired by this Contemporary Black Kitchen in Oxford? Visit our projects page to explore more kitchen designs.

Power Haus Kitchen

Josh Wynne Construction

Kitchen Cabinets custom made from waste wood scraps. Concrete Counter tops with integrated sink. Bluestar Range. Sub-Zero fridge. Kohler Karbon faucets. Cypress beams and polished concrete floors.

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.

Kitchen

Collaborative Interior Design

The kitchen is small but mighty. Vaulting the ceilings added additional space for taller cabinets and additional storage. The reclaimed wood beams addd a rustic wow factor. Concrete look countertops, textured white brick style tile with dark grout and two tone cabinets round out the space.

Sausalito Mid Century Modern

AlterECO, Inc.

Refresh of a modern eco-friendly kitchen that is perfectly-fitted to a mid-century modern home in Sausalito, California.
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Загородный дом, 600кв.м

Ирина Шевченко

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, brick splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Seedbed Farm

Rooke Creative

A 1791 settler cabin in Monroeville, PA. Additions and updates had been made over the years. See before photos.
This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Midcentury Kitchen

Midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and exposed beam.

Scarboro Residence

THAD

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Farmer Road E10

Studio Fabbri

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Seedbed Farm

Rooke Creative

Boston, MA - Mattapan Bungalow

SHAKE architecture : construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, a peninsula, 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 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.

Wine Fridge

Sterling Construction

Ilir Rizaj Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Exposed Beam 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!