This is an example of a mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Preston townhouse

Jasmine McClelland Design

This well planned and designed industrial-style contemporary kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, polished concrete flooring and black laminate which looks striking under the bank of skylights letting in the natural light.

Beverley

Stuart Osman

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Brighton Renovation and Extension

Sherbrooke Design and Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary kitchen pantry in Melbourne with with island, an undermount sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Calder Street House

Charles Maccora Design

Mid-sized tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Church

Daniela Fulford Photography

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Rénovation d'une Maison Parisienne

Lagom architectes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

KBS Residence - Published by Elle Decor España

User

This custom designed kitchen features 'superwhite' dolomite stone and danish wall lights that invoke lunar motifs. The scullery featues the same beautiful stone with custom steel door hardware that runs from ceiling to floor.

Alamo Contemporary Kitchen with Custom Copper Hood

Gayler Design Build

When this family approached Gayler Design Build, they had a unique, octagon-shaped room that lacked flow and modern amenities. The home initially was constructed from three small houses that were "joined" together to create this unusual shape. It was important for the family to keep the open floor plan but add more functional space, to include new cabinetry and a large center island. In order to build the open floor plan, Gayler Design Build had to design around a central post and refinish the octagon concrete flooring, which was cut to reconfigure items in space and access sewer lines, etc.

Cocina abiertac en negro y madera

MIV STUDIO

Cocina abierta al comedor. Proyecto interior en Londres. Cocina negra de estilo rústica moderna en madera cruda con isla de cemento pulido y encimera de porcelánico. Suelos de microcemento. Proyecto del Estudio Mireia Pla Ph: Jonathan Gooch

Two Pavilions House

Tom Robertson Architects

Lillie Thompson
Large contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey splashback.

Trafalgar - New Home

Big House Little House

Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, concrete floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Boscastle Road

Finkernagel Ross GmbH

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, with island, a drop-in sink, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

COLLECTED KITCHEN

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Tom Raffield Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Forest Hill

Archic

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey splashback.

Fox Chapel Estate

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, quartz benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Vertical grain cherry cabinets and cream-colored quartz countertops.

FabCab

Photography by Dale Lang
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Lakewood Modern Residence

Novum Architecture

Modern design by Alberto Juarez and Darin Radac of Novum Architecture in Los Angeles.
Photo of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen with Grey Splashback and 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!