Part of a massive open planned area which includes Dinning, Lounge,Kitchen and butlers pantry. Polished concrete through out with exposed steel and Timber beams.

A Kitchen in Hove

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, concrete floors and grey floor.

A Lofty Take in Victoria Park

The Kitchenworks

Located in the heart of Victoria Park neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this kitchen is a play between clean, transitional shaker style with the edginess of a city loft. There is a crispness brought by the White Painted cabinets and warmth brought through the addition of Natural Walnut highlights. The grey concrete floors and subway-tile clad hood and back-splash ease more industrial elements into the design. The beautiful walnut trim woodwork, striking navy blue island and sleek waterfall counter-top live in harmony with the commanding presence of professional cooking appliances. The warm and storied character of this kitchen is further reinforced by the use of unique floating shelves, which serve as display areas for treasured objects to bring a layer of history and personality to the Kitchen. It is not just a place for cooking, but a place for living, entertaining and loving. Photo by: Matthew Horton

Modern Cabin

Joan Heaton Architects

photo by Susan Teare
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, no island and brown floor.

Rustic Elegance meets Modern European Charm

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Interior Refurbishment

Resi Design Ltd.

Located in the up and coming neighbourhood of Forest Hill, this renovation demonstrates that being smart with your money doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality. For the first stage of the renovation, we opened up their ground floor space, creating an open-plan layout for both their kitchen, dining room, and living area. But there’s more to this space than meets the eye. Interior fans will admire the concrete floor used throughout, but rather than the real deal, these savvy homeowners have opted for concrete tiles. This slashed the price of flooring in half, and avoided a time consuming process of laying fresh concrete. On top of this, the tiles are easier to heat, meaning no cold feet in the morning. But this isn’t the only trick they’ve employed. One of the stand out features of this kitchen is easily the wonderful crittall style doors and windows - notice we said 'style'? That’s because this home opted for aluminium frames, rather than steel. Crittall steel is trademarked, and can only be produced by one company, this means premium prices and a long waiting list. By opting for a top notch fake, this kitchen still gets the WOW factor, but without the price tag. For the rest of home, we helped lay out new floor plans for each level. Moving the bedrooms and main bathroom from the ground floor and up to the top of the house. We added in recessed storage into the showers to save on space, and included a walk in closet for the master bedroom. And finally, for those rainy days, we created two open, yet separate, living areas. Perfect for when these homeowners want to do their own thing to wind down.

CUBRO / Calella II

pfronts

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and green benchtop.

Love Shack

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

This project was part of Channel Nine's 2019 TV program 'Love Shack' where LTKI collaborated with homeowners and renovation specialists Deanne & Darren Jolly. The 'Love Shack' is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Fingal on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Dea & Darren transformed a small and dated 3 bedroom 'shack' into a stunning family home with a significant extension and redesign of the whole property. Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors' Managing Director Rex Hirst was engaged to design and build all of the cabinetry for the project including kitchen, scullery, mudroom, laundry, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, master walk-in-robe and wardrobes. We think the combination of Dea's honed eye for colour and style and Rex's skills in spatial planning and Interior Design have culminated in a truly spectacular family home. Designer: Rex Hirst Photography By: Tim Turner

Conetmporary Gray

Top Choice Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback and concrete floors.

Alpha House Kitchen

BuildHer Collective

Dylan Lark - Photography
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, grey splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, white cabinets and grey floor.

Restructure Studio - Woodlawn Residence

Leonid Furmansky Architectural Photographer

Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

COLLECTED KITCHEN

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, red floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and concrete floors.

Midtown Oakville Condo

Vicana Home Renovations Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

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.

Industrial Barn Style Timber frame Kitchen

Settlement Post & Beam

Photo of a large industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor and concrete floors.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Photo of a large country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, shaker cabinets and turquoise cabinets.

Rustic Modern Ranch

Shelter Residential

This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

2017 CARRE-FS

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Mission Ranch

Delineations, Inc.

Photo of a small country galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Concrete Floors 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!