Industrial Shaker Style showroom kitchen with oak cabinetry. The base cabinets are hand painted in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe and have an oak worktop. The shelving is a birch shaker peg shelf and open oak drawers are visible below. The Shaw's farmhouse sink with Perrin & Rowe taps are also visible. The hanging pendant lights add an extra industrial feel. The island has a polished concrete worktop. Photography Credit - Brett Charles

Walters Renovation

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, with island, brick floors, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, panelled appliances, red floor and grey benchtop.

Concrete and Black

Crafted Cabinetry

This is an example of a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops and with island.

Martin House

bg architecture

Shannon McGrath
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Long Courtyard House

Scale Architecture

Brett Boardman
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Sausalito Kitchen

Antonio Martins Interior Design

Elegant modern kitchen created by combining custom cabinets, ceasar stone counter tops, Artistic Tile backsplash and Gregorious Pineo Light Fixture. Custom cabinets all finished by hand with custom color and glaze by Fabian Fine furniture. Photos by Christopher Stark

French Provincial Kitchen

Jonathan Ivy Productions

Jonathan Ivy Productions
Mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, yellow splashback, panelled appliances, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and grey cabinets.

Professor's Row Renovation

aamodt / plumb architects

New butler's pantry with slate floors and high-gloss cabinets.
Contemporary galley kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, concrete benchtops, white appliances, black floor, yellow benchtop and slate floors.

Tideway

Sussan Lari Architect PC

Photography: Peter Rymwid 8500 SF New Single Family Home in Kings Point, NY on the North Shore of Long Island.
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops and multiple islands.

New Arts and Crafts House

Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLC

Tony Soluri Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Martha Street

Craftwork

Isaac Turner
Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Philadelphia with concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances and open cabinets.

LEED Platinum Certified Residence

Noble Johnson Architects

Showcase Photography
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Eclectic Kitchen

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with coloured appliances, concrete benchtops, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Magnolia Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Magnolia Renovation has been primarily concerned with the design of a new, highly crafted modern kitchen in a traditional home located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. The kitchen design relies on the creation of a very simple continuous space that is occupied by highly crafted pieces of furniture, cabinets and fittings. Materials such as steel, bronze, bamboo, stained elm, woven cattail, and sea grass are used in juxtaposition, allowing each material to benefit from adjacent contrasts in texture and color. The existing kitchen and dining room consisted of separate rooms with a dividing wall. This wall was removed to create a long, continuous, east-west space, approximately 34 feet long, with cabinets and counters along each wall. The west end of the space has glass doors and views to the Puget Sound. The east end also has glass doors, leading to a small garden space. In the center of the new kitchen/dining space, we designed two long, custom tables from reclaimed elm planks (20" wide, 2" thick). The first table is a working kitchen island, the second table is the dining table. Both tables have custom blued-steel bases with laser-cut bronze overlay. We also designed custom stools with blued-steel bases and woven cattail rush seats. The lighting of the kitchen consists of 15 small, candle-like fixtures arranged in a random array with custom steel brackets. The cabinets are custom designed, with bleached Alaskan yellow cedar frames and bamboo panels. The counters are a dark limestone with a beautiful stone mosaic backsplash with a bamboo-like pattern. Adjacent to the backsplash is a long horizontal window with a “beargrass” resin panel placed on the interior side of the window. The “beargrass” panel contains actual sea grasses, which are backlit by the window behind the panel. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Diva

PLACE architect ltd.

Design ideas for an industrial eat-in kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Chatham Display

Venegas and Company

Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with light wood cabinets and limestone benchtops.

Manhattan Apartment

NY Loft

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, concrete benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Wrecked Rental Project

Arrow Point Design

Concrete counter tops, white subway tile backsplash, latte colored cabinets with black hardware. Farmhouse sink with black faucet.
Small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors and brown floor.

Camino Del Mar

Verner Architects

Completely new kitchen. Photo Credit: Matthew Millman
This is an example of a large mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown splashback and brown floor.

The Hertfordshire Home

Simpson & Voyle

Immerse yourself in the opulence of this bespoke kitchen, where deep green cabinets command attention with their rich hue and bespoke design. The striking copper-finished island stands as a centerpiece, exuding warmth and sophistication against the backdrop of the deep green cabinetry. A concrete countertop adds an industrial edge to the space, while large-scale ceramic tiles ground the room with their timeless elegance. Classic yet contemporary, this kitchen is a testament to bespoke craftsmanship and luxurious design.

Kitchen with Limestone Benchtops 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!