Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances and with island.

Colorful Condo

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

High function for an avid cook: storage, durability and enough beauty to be sitting in the living room. High gloss foil sets the deep blue island apart as in inviting place to hang out.

kitchen with european-style cabinetry made by Bill Fry Construction

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Wall with side-by-side refrigerator with external water dispenser, mini wine fridge, and microwave with lightweight concrete countertops.
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Japandi Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Blending the warmth and natural elements of Scandinavian design with Japanese minimalism. With true craftsmanship, the wooden doors paired with a bespoke oak handle showcases simple, functional design, contrasting against the bold dark green crittal doors and raw concrete Caesarstone worktop. The large double larder brings ample storage, essential for keeping the open-plan kitchen elegant and serene.

8th Ave- Airbnb Community

JL Design

Kitchen we designed in an Airbnb in an Airbnb community.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Blue and Walnut Next125 Kitchen

Planet Furniture

This renovation in Hitchin features Next125, the renowned German range, which is a perfect choice for a contemporary look that is stylish and sleek and built to the highest standards. We love how the run of tall cabinets in a Walnut Veneer compliment the Indigo Blue Lacquer and mirrors the wide planked Solid Walnut breakfast bar. The Walnut reflects other pieces of furniture in the wider living space and brings the whole look together. The integrated Neff appliances gives a smart, uncluttered finish and the Caesarstone Raw Concrete worktops are tactile and functional and provide a lovely contrast to the Walnut. Once again we are pleased to be able to include a Quooker Flex tap in Stainless Steel. This is a fantastic living space for the whole family and we were delighted to work with them to achieve a look that works across both the kitchen and living areas.

Stylish Freestanding Walnut Kitchen with Concrete worktops

Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

Rob Vanderplank
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

#rosenredo

Redo Home and Design

Aimee Mazzenga Photography Design: Mitzi Maynard and Clare Kennedy
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback and with island.

Malcolm Walker House

Fisher & Paykel Appliances UK & Ireland

This solid home in Auckland’s St Mary’s Bay is one of the oldest in Auckland. It is said to have been built by a sea captain, constructed from the bricks he had brought from England as a ballast in his ship. Architect Malcolm Walker has extended the house and renovated the existing spaces to bring light and open informality into this heavy, enclosed historical residence. Photography: Conor Clarke.

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DBCphoto

David Benito Cortázar
Inspiration for an industrial open plan kitchen in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and dark wood cabinets.

Concrete Kitchen - Private Apartment, George V, Paris

Concrete LCDA

Private Apartment – George V – Paris. The designer and great decorator Gerard Faivre (www.gerardfaivreparis.com) has used the richness and plasticity of concrete for cooking and dressing of a Haussmann apartment completely refurbished. Photo credits : Pascal Pronnier/Serge Labrunie /Véronique Chanteau

Making Music in the East Village

The Interior Edge

This kitchen is in a flat iron building, therefore it is sort of a pass through space. We decided to use the natural cherry flat panel cabinets to ground the space. On the right of the picture are windows with a curved window sill to help facilitate the movement to the next room. The sill is marble with a cherry edge (connects the cabinets). The counters are grey concrete. The faucet is Dornbracht. The backsplash and wall above the cabinets are Benjamin Moore decorators white, the wall above and to the right of the cabinets are painted an accent Ben Moore color. The accent gives the space dimension. The floor is 24" x 24" marble tile.

Beachside bunker home, Gold Coast

Gary Hamer Interior Design

Gary Hamer Interior Design, Bribane The island bench is constructed from concrete and the pendant lights are copper. Tom barstools are available from Stylecraft in this kitchen on Queensland's Gold Coast. Photography by Robyn Mill

The Lawns - Kudos

Ray Schram - Professional Photographer

Ray Schram
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Spruce

John Maniscalco Architecture

Joe Fletcher
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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 math 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 could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

Wood Kitchen with Bespoke Cabinets

Cillian Johnston

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and with island.

Dow St, South Melbourne

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Martina Gemmola
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback and beige floor.

Kitchen Gallery

HomeClick

This phenomenal rustic industrial kitchen featuresRLM Spun Aluminum Deep Bowl Industrial Barn Lights.
Country single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback and with island.

Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets and 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!