La nature s'invite dans la pièce à vivre

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, green floor and grey benchtop.

高槻の家（takatsuki hause）

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

This is an example of a mid-sized asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Osaka with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Cuisine Bois

Mesure

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Cuisine contemporaine épurée blanc/bois avec carreaux de ciment

Cuisinella Paris 11 République

Cuisinella Paris 11 Référence Cuisinella : Light Jet Blanc Brillant Caisson : Chene Honey Poignée intégrée : Jet Plan de travail : Chene Honey & blanc brillant Crédit photo : Agence Meero

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, red floor and white benchtop.

Tullyvale Penthouse

NORTH

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, white benchtop and a peninsula.

Agencement cuisine à thorigné

Emmanuelle Hamelin

Small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Rennes with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops and cement tiles.

Green Tea Colour Kitchen Design

Schmidt Barnet - Kitchens & Interior Solutions

Compact size kitchen with oven, fridge-freezer, and small island with hob & sink. Designed and produced in Green Tea colour.
Small modern kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, cement tiles and beige floor.

Appartement de la 1ère division - Saint-Mandé

KAST DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation Totale Appartement 93 m2

Picture Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island and black floor.

Aménagement d'un rez-de-chaussée

Beaux Intérieurs

Un jeune couple, venant d’acheter une maison mitoyenne des années soixante souhaitait, avant d’emménager, refaire tout le rez-de-chaussée. L’espace existant avant les travaux comprenait une cuisine, une salle à manger ainsi qu’un salon, chaque pièce étant indépendante l’une de l’autre. Cependant, le couple voulait une grande pièce de vie style loft industriel et pour ce faire, casser les murs existants pour ouvrir l’espace sur soixante mètres carrés. Dans la salle à manger et dans le salon, ils voulaient impérativement du parquet qui apporte à l’ensemble un grand confort et l’aspect cosy de la grande pièce. Cependant, pour faciliter l’entretien et minimiser les coûts, ils ont opté pour un carrelage effet parquet. Nos clients souhaitaient avoir une verrière pour marquer le style loft industriel. Nous avons donc installé une structure en métal et verre style atelier qui sépare la cuisine de la salle à manger et s’étend sur toute la longueur du couloir. Ceci a l’avantage d’élargir le volume. Cette même structure a été choisie pour l’arrière cuisine. Ainsi la lumière et l’énergie circulent. Les murs datant de plus de cinquante ans ont été lissés et peints en blanc pour rendre l’espace parfaitement homogène. Dans la cuisine, le blanc domine ce qui permet de combiner facilement les accessoires ou les appareils électroménagers en couleurs. Nous avions donc un triple objectif : styliser, illuminer et créer un lieu de vie harmonieux. Pour ce faire, nous avons tout repensé, du sol jusqu’au plafond. Ce sont des IPN (poutres en métal) qui viennent remplacer les murs porteurs en apportant, par leur style très contemporain, beaucoup de cachet à la maison. Elles ont été repeintes en gris anthracite, soulignant les lignes de séparation des pièces tout en respectant le goût de nos clients. Dans la cuisine ainsi que dans les toilettes, le choix s’est porté sur des carreaux de ciment style vintage. Ces deux genres indémodables se marient parfaitement bien et contribuent également à délimiter les espaces. Pour la verrière, nous avons choisi la même couleur anthracite que pour les IPN. Outre le fait qu’elle soit l’élément décoratif central, elle est aussi fonctionnelle. En effet, côté couloir, nous avons positionné une tablette sur laquelle prendront place quelques bibelots. Côté cuisine, elle accueille le plan de travail stratifié imitation béton, pour soutenir le style loft industriel Nos clients ont choisi par la suite de peindre un des murs du salon de couleur bleu canard, soulignant ainsi le style rétro que l’on retrouve aussi dans quelques meubles et objets de décoration. Les portes aussi sont peintes en blanc mat.

Most Recent Projects

Classic Construction Services, Inc.

Open kitchen with custom made wood cabinets and stone back splash. Photo credits: Classic Construction Service, Inc.
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, cement tiles, no island and beige floor.

Maison marseillaise

Hello Maison

Maison marseillaise des années 20. intérieur complètement repensé pour correspondre à la vie d'aujourd'hui mais en gardant l'âme de l'ancien. Mélange des tendances vintage et industrielle. Les carreaux de ciment et les tomettes ont été retirés, nettoyés et placés à des endroits plus judicieux pour le nouvel agencement. Cuisine ouverte avec cellier, ilot central, évier timbre office

Sailfish Gulf Suites Renovation on Holmes Beach

Orange Moon Interiors

We worked with the clients budget by keeping appliances but adding a new color concept, space planning, shelving, tile back splash, paint, and coastal lighting.

Aménagement d'un logement

atelier béatrice juricko

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint-Etienne with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, cement tiles and no island.

Landhaus

STUDIO43

Nolte Windsor Lack Quarzgrau, mit Boscheinbaugeräten, Miele Kochfeldabzug und Spülstein von Systemceram.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Munich with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Un studio avec espace nuit

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Stéphane Vasco © 2017 Houzz
Small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, no island, white floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Cuisine contemporaine épurée blanc/bois avec carreaux de ciment

Cuisinella Paris 11 République

Cuisinella Paris 11 Référence Cuisinella : Light Jet Blanc Brillant Caisson : Chene Honey Poignée intégrée : Jet Plan de travail : Chene Honey & blanc brillant Crédit photo : Agence Meero

Paris 20

blackStones

meero
Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, white cabinets and laminate benchtops.

Appartement Bara - Paris 06

KAST DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with open cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Laminate Benchtops and Cement Tiles 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!