Transitional kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Reiko Feng Shui Interior Design - Loft renovation

Reiko Feng Shui Design

J. Asnes
This is an example of an industrial galley kitchen in New York with concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Farmhouse Kitchen

This is an example of a country galley kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops and panelled appliances.

Elegant Painted Shaker Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

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

Swan

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This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Linnéstaden, Nordhemsgatan 20

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gothenburg with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood floors.

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.

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.

Napa Valley

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Photo of a country l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and concrete benchtops.

Newtown House

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

Tatjana Plitt
Inspiration for a modern open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

San Francisco Residence

Mark Davis Design

Adam Rouse
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, white cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and concrete benchtops.

Various Projects

Inland Building Company

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Küche Beton Eiche W

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Entwurf: Wiedemann Werkstätten. Fotos: Ingo Rack
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Munich with concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops and with island.

Watsons Bay Beach House

Walter Barda Design

Mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey splashback.

Martin House

bg architecture

Shannon McGrath
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Greenwich

Lifetronic Systems

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Concord Green Home

ZeroEnergy Design

2011 EcoHome Design Award Winner Key to the successful design were the homeowner priorities of family health, energy performance, and optimizing the walk-to-town construction site. To maintain health and air quality, the home features a fresh air ventilation system with energy recovery, a whole house HEPA filtration system, radiant & radiator heating distribution, and low/no VOC materials. The home’s energy performance focuses on passive heating/cooling techniques, natural daylighting, an improved building envelope, and efficient mechanical systems, collectively achieving overall energy performance of 50% better than code. To address the site opportunities, the home utilizes a footprint that maximizes southern exposure in the rear while still capturing the park view in the front. ZeroEnergy Design | Green Architecture & Mechanical Design www.ZeroEnergy.com Kauffman Tharp Design | Interior Design www.ktharpdesign.com Photos by Eric Roth

Stamford Kitchen Detail

Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects

Concrete countertops and white painted cabinets contrast with the texture of the savalged wideplank wood floors in this kitchen.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

Kitchen with White 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!