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.

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.

Rustic-Modern Alberene Soapstone Kitchen

Polycor

This is an example of a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Wandsworth home refurbishment

Sonia b design

Kitchen design and supply Kitchen cabinets restoration Complete strip out Electrical rewiring and revisited electrical layout Bespoke seating and bespoke joinery

Highland Custom Homes Modern 2020 Home

Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)

Modern kitchen with tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

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

Sophisticated Mercer Island interior

Cleft Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Lakeside Cottage

Wydeven Architects LLC

Edmund Studios Photography. The lake side of the kitchen has windows on two sides to maximize the view. Four custom tilt-in windows allow the outdoor counter on the deck to be served from inside the kitchen. Concrete countertops, hickory floors, a center island, and farm sink are key elements in this kitchen.

Industrial Shaker Showroom

Sustainable Kitchens

Industrial Shaker style showroom kitchen with oak cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. The island has a polished concrete worktop with open shelving and slatted wood. The hanging pendant light from Original BTC and bespoke copper tap add to the industrial feel. Birch shaker peg shelving is visible above the base cabinets with oak worktops. The flooring is made from reclaimed scaffold planks. Photography - Brett Charles

Cuesta by the Sea

Estero Builders, Inc.

Sandprints Photograpy
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, a peninsula and red floor.

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.

Winton Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Contractor: Naikoon Contracting Ltd Photography: Ema Peter
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

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.

10th Street Renovation

West End Interiors

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.

Diamond Heights

x8 Property and Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and a peninsula.

Mike + Samantha's Kitchen and Bathroom

Encircle Design and Build

Michelle Ruber
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped 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.

Chefs kitchen

ECS Homes

An entertainers paradise, this kitchen features a custom concrete butcher block and plenty of prep space
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Columbus with stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, carpet, with island and exposed beam.

Victorian Modern Stunner

Meg Miller Art/Design

This Victorian city home was completely renovated with classic modern updates for an eclectic, luxe and swanky vibe. Finding the milk glass pendants for over the island made the modern black cabinets pop

Shoreditch Penthouse

HouseUP

Large kitchen/living room open space Shaker style kitchen with concrete worktop made onsite Crafted tape, bookshelves and radiator with copper pipes

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!