Kitchen Renovation, concrete countertops, herringbone slate flooring, and open shelving over the sink make the space cozy and functional. Handmade mosaic behind the sink that adds character to the home.

Hideaway

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Craftsman meets Farmhouse

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Mike + Samantha's Kitchen and Bathroom

Encircle Design and Build

Michelle Ruber
Inspiration for a small modern separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Farm House Kitchen Make Over

Bell Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Winnetka Addition & Remodel

Sutherland Custom Builders (Sutherland Homes)

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Freeport Kitchen

Robin Amorello, CKD CAPS - Atmoscaper Design

Photos by Robin AMorello, CKD CAPS
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

River House

Melaragno Design Company, LLC

Photo of a country eat-in kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops and brown splashback.

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.

ST. PAUL MINNESOTA HOME

CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.

Drawing on utility farm buildings, the design of this house is direct in it’s form and organization. Located in a dense St. Paul neighborhood on a narrow 39’ wide lot, the house draws equally from it’s turn of the century neighbors for scale and materiality. The 20’ wide shotgun structure allowed the house to be pushed to the east, opening up the west wall for large windows and the opportunity for an outdoor room. This changed what is normally “nowhere” space between houses into an active extension of the home used to BBQ, play catch, and afford pleasant transition from front to back. Life plays out in the home within three space, the living/dining, the kitchen/breakfast, and the porch/outdoor room. All three are used daily either actively or borrowed. Each is clearly defined and connected to the others through the careful placement or absence of walls or corners, and made more expansive by increased height, defined sightlines, and exposed structure Architect: Ben Awes AIA

Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen

Rendon Remodeling & Design, LLC

Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen Cabinetry: Fieldstone Roca Beaded inset with exposed finial hinges in Marshmallow Cream, Stacked cabinets (perimeter). The island cabinetry is same but in Stone. Paneled dishwasher & refrigerator. Sink: Kohler Whitehaven farmhouse sink in White Faucet: Kohler Artifacts faucet in Polished Nickel Appliances: Monogram refrigerator Paneled Miele dishwasher Monogram Beverage center Monogram Advantium oven and warming drawer Bertazzoni Heritage Range and Hood Other elements: Barn Door Pantry Island pendant light from Rejuvenation in Polished Nickel and clear glass Tile: Esplanade Canyon Cloud backsplash tile (Tilebar) Knobs:Pulls: Restoration Hardware Felicity, Duluth bin pulls, utility latches, all in Polished Nickel Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Iron Gate Merhaut Photography http://www.rmp-image.com/

Modern Rustic Renovation

Willow Homes

Tommy Daspit
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hondros Cottage

S&W Home Builders

photos by G. Frank Hart
Photo of a traditional galley kitchen in Raleigh with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Nevada City Knotty Alder

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Large country galley open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Concrete counter tops with gray base cabinets and green base cabinets for island. Floating shelves with shiplap backsplash. Photographer: Rob Karosis

Björkedalsgatan 11

Lundin Fastighetsbyrå

Fotograf; Christian Johansson
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Gothenburg with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and concrete benchtops.

Kitchens | CustomCreteWerks

CustomCreteWerks, Inc.

Concrete kitchen countertops and farm style sink by CustomCreteWerks.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors and no island.

ULTIMO- Farmersville in Ivory Cream on Maple

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

A homey, farmhouse feel is definitely present in this shaker style kitchen. The cool Ivory Cream cabinets and the warm tones of the hardwood floor are brought together by the full-height backslash, creating a well-defined space with a down-to-earth coziness that anyone could love. It has no lack for storage and utility, with large pantry cabinets and a full height spice pullout next to the professional style range.

WoodForm Concrete Kitchen

JM Lifestyles

WoodForm Concrete® is a lightweight engineered composite that looks like wood and acts like stone. It will not split, crack, splinter, stain or rot. Multiple color choices, edge details, accessories and more make this material a must-have if you truly want the look of, “wood without the worry”. This revolutionary product enables wood to be used in areas that real wood would be impossible or impractical. This product has more than 50% recycled content, 0% waste in its production, it's lightweight and easy to transport, will last longer than wood and has a lower Embodied Energy in its production.

Kitchen with Shaker 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!