This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Old Hat Factory Newtown

SFN Build

Inspiration for an industrial single-wall kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home

Ellie K Design

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.

Luminous Minimalism: Open-Plan Elegance

Habitat Resin & Concrete

Capturing the essence of contemporary design, this open-plan kitchen and diner is a symphony of understated elegance. The space is grounded by a grey microcement floor, its seamless expanse providing a cool, refined base that complements the natural warmth of the exposed Douglas Fir beams above. Natural light floods in through the large glass doors, illuminating the clean lines and bespoke cabinetry of the kitchen, highlighting the subtle interplay of textures and materials. The space is thoughtfully curated with modern furniture and punctuated by verdant houseplants, which add a touch of organic vitality. This kitchen is not just a culinary workspace but a convivial hub of the home, where design and functionality are served in equal measure.

Old Pine Wood Kitchen Island Rustic & Industrial Workbench Design By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Kitchen island made entirely of Old pine, which aesthetically follows the old carpenter's bench, in fact comes with a chromed side clamp. Equipped with three through drawers in different sizes as well as open compartments. Galvanized metal handles. Ideal as a center room workbench in the kitchen, but also as a counter for presenting products of any kind.

はぐくむ家

バークレーの風一級建築士事務所

70年という月日を守り続けてきた農家住宅のリノベーション建築当時の強靭な軸組みを活かし、新しい世代の住まい手の想いのこもったリノベーションとなった夏は熱がこもり、冬は冷たい隙間風が入る環境から開口部の改修、断熱工事や気密をはかり夏は風が通り涼しく、冬は暖炉が燈り暖かい室内環境にした空間動線は従来人寄せのための二間と奥の間を一体として家族の団欒と仲間と過ごせる動線とした北側の薄暗く奥まったダイニングキッチンが明るく開放的な造りとなった

N-HOUSE

AECREAHOME

Mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, plywood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Penthouse in legno - 150 mq

PAZdesign

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milan with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink and exposed beam.

服部信康建築設計事務所

studio-dot

This is an example of an asian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nagoya with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

緑あふれる癒しの家

ゆらり建築事務所

使うほどに味わいの増すナラ無垢材のオーダーキッチン。
Design ideas for a country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and exposed beam.

Laundry with stainless steel benchtops

Improva

Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, white floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

緑に囲まれた天井の高い平屋の家 / 明星の家

湯谷建築設計 / YUTANI ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

The Makers House

James Tarry Interior Photography

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and exposed beam.

直島の家

wipe

セミオーダーキッチン
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

鶴見の住宅

（株）イン・エクスデザイン

鉄骨造3階建のリノベーションプロジェクト
Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Osaka with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, with island, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Officine Gullo | Chianti Red

Officine Gullo

In the heart of Tuscany, in the countryside surrounding Florence, an old and finely restored farmhouse holds the latest project by Officine Gullo. The project results from the collaboration with the architects Carlo Ludovico Poccianti, Francesca Garagnani and Carlo De Pinto, owners of the well-known Florentine architects’ office Archflorence. This creation, which by no coincidence is named Chianti Red & Burnished Brass, fits into a kitchen with warm tones, characterized by high durmast wooden beamed ceilings, old brick arches and traditional tile floor. A unique and unmistakable style able to combine, in an impeccable way, the classical charm of forms, with an ancient style, and the more modern and elegant technologies available in your kitchen. It results in the pleasant feeling of living luxury and beauty in a place where any detail derives from research and handicraft manufacturing and where cooking tools are perfectly linked to those of a professional kitchen for top-quality catering. This project consists of a cooktop with remarkable dimensions (cm 308 x 70) characterized by a highly thick top made of brushed steel and equipped with a pasta cooker, 4 highly performant gas burners, smooth frytop with gloss finishing, and a sink with a mixer made of burnished brass. The cooking appliance completes, in the lower part, with two big dimension ovens, a food warmer together with a container with a door and drawers. In the middle of the room an island is located, embellished by an elegant and practical 9.6 cm thick wooden top equipped with drawers, pull-out elements and doors. Above the island, there is a practical shelf holding pots made of burnished brass. This place is embellished also by an enclosing woodwork wall with a grey finishing: inside, the refrigerator with the freezer stands out equipped with a “home dialog” and a flap made of brass on the door protecting the control panel, and a built-in microwave oven. The structure of the kitchen is made of stainless steel, highly thick, stove enamelled, with profiles and details made of brushed brass and wooden handles. Like any creation by Officine Gullo, it is possible to fully customize the composition of the cooking appliances, from their dimensions to the composition of the hob, up to the engraving of handles or to colours.

シャビーシックな空間デザイン

リノベーションスタジオKULABO

キッチンの背面収納は目隠しを設置し、スッキリとした印象に。
Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

The New Enlightenment

Mowlem & Co

Glorious weather can get us thinking about how to keep the sunshine as part of our lives throughout the seasons. Adding a light-filled extension or conservatory with a new kitchen can create a whole new dimension for the heart of the home and thoughtful bespoke design makes the most of any size or shape of space.

築80年の古民家

アルフレッシュ

天井の梁のゆるやかな曲線、杉材独特の柔らかさ。リビングの掃き出し窓から、陽光が入ります。庭を眺めながら、お料理できるので、良い気分転換になります。
Inspiration for a small asian single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, exposed beam and stainless steel appliances.

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home

Ellie K Design

Kitchen with Stainless Steel Benchtops and Exposed Beam 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!