A 1791 settler cabin in Monroeville, PA. Additions and updates had been made over the years. See before photos.
This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Inspiration for a large country single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black floor.

Paul's Marble Depot

Paul's Marble Depot, LLC

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

The Cabin

Aspen Design Room

Concrete counter tops add to the solid feel of this grand mountain home. Custom cabinets complete the look with the rustic hood serving as the centerpiece of this mountain modern kitchen.

Family Lodge Kitchen

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Custom Family lodge with full bar, dual sinks, concrete countertops, wood floors.
This is an example of an expansive industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

East Austin Revival: Whole House Remodel & Addition

ESS Design+Build

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Alaska Vacation Home

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.)

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with concrete benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and multiple islands.

Blue Sky Thinking

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem& Co: Virtuoso kitchen This award-winning kitchen by Julia Brown effortlessly combines the classic with the contemporary, through the application of thoughtful styling and a clever use of colour. The timeless framed, shaker-style furniture is hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Railings, making a striking contrast with use of a Caesarstone worktop in raw concrete to the island unit and the beautiful Carrara Gioia marble on the splashback. There’s an industrial quality to the chocolate bronze metal handles that are recessed into the furniture doors, and the Siemens ovens are discreetly integrated to the island, which is raised on robust legs for a nod to the chic freestanding look. The design maximises both working space and opportunities for social interaction, with storage optimised by the extra height wall units that take advantage of the period property’s high ceilings. Pendant lamps, stylish stools and a herringbone white-washed Oak wooden floor add the perfect finishing touches.

Mediterranean Style Kitchen Expansion

Killeen Studio Architects

This is an example of a small mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mike + Samantha's Kitchen and Bathroom

Encircle Design and Build

Michelle Ruber
Design ideas 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.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Smooth Concrete counter tops with pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a large country kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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.

Kabbarli Street

Vibe Design Studio

Inspiration for a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

ADU Garage Conversion - Sunnynook Dr.

Pearl Remodeling

Modern Kitchenette
Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Telluride High Country

Artisan Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and concrete benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

U-shape kitchen with concrete counter tops, tall wooden cabinets, wood flooring, recessed and pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, white splashback, timber splashback and shaker cabinets.

Uptown Family - Kitchen

Village West Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Painted Shaker Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Williams & Sons Handmade Kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

This is an example of a large country single-wall kitchen in Cornwall with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black floor.

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!