photo credit: Bob Morris
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, concrete floors and with island.

Basser House

Mihaly Slocombe

The kitchen is high-performance, suitable for the most enthusiastic chef. Photo by Peter Bennetts
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors and no island.

Bora Developments - Kiama

Krauss Kitchens

The Evoke Company
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen in Wollongong with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Renovation cuisine Blanche et Bois Design

CUISINES BRUNO VERITE

Spacieuse, élégante et épurée, cette cuisine a de quoi vous faire rêver ! Nous avons tout refait du sol au plafond, en passant par l’électricité, la plomberie et même la peinture. En ce qui concerne l’éclairage, nous avons installé des spots dans les meubles haut ainsi qu’un luminaire au plafond dont l’intensité et la teinte sont réglables avec une télécommande. Mr & Mme B peuvent donc changer d’ambiance en fonction de leurs envies du moment. On retrouve, comme dans toutes mes créations, beaucoup de coulissants pour des cuisines toujours plus fonctionnelles. L’harmonie des couleurs est également au rendez-vous, avec une grande table en bois assortie au plan de travail et à la crédence. J’ai d’ailleurs encouragé mes clients à prendre des caissons gris assortis avec les tiroirs et le sol de la cuisine. Une couleur qui fait ressortir les façades blanches et donne cette touche design structurée. Et vous que pensez vous de cette association de couleurs ? Si vous aussi vous souhaitez transformer votre cuisine en cuisine de rêve, contactez-moi dès maintenant.

Monterossa The Vistas Summerlin

JKL Development Inc.

Mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

ac 008

anna cucina

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Waite Residence

AoDK Inc.

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

My Houzz: Clean Style Perks Up an Open Brooklyn Apartment

Rikki Snyder

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2017 Houzz
Contemporary single-wall kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white appliances and concrete floors.

Pine Needle

Alno Miami - Kitchens and Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Marsh View

Kevin Browne Architecture

Design ideas for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Modern Loft Living

Bella Vista Developments

D & M Images
Design ideas for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Belmont House

Bios Design Build Sustain

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Gelling Road, Strathfield

Justin Loe Architects

Michael Nicholson
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops and window splashback.

Hill Country Modern Farmhouse

Bohannon Design Team

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Contemporary Kitchen Extension in London

Gemma Dudgeon Interiors

A bespoke kitchen diner. A collaboration with Patrick Lewis Architects and our Client, whom we’ve worked with for over ten years, and Nicola Harding Garden Design. We fully refurbished this Grade II listed Georgian townhouse. The highly creative rear extension was featured in The Sunday Times and won second place in New London Architecture’s Don’t Move, Improve! awards. See more of this project on my portfolio at: https://www.gemmadudgeon.com

Albert Park

Katana Builders

Custom Kitchen and Living room area
Small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Surfer

Woodhull of Maine

Trent Bell Photography
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

House in Chelsea, NY

COMPAC

Kitchen design by IRP Design using Unique Calacatta quartz by COMPAC
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and grey floor.

Palm Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Photography By : Piston Design, Paul Finkel
Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with white cabinets, white splashback, with island, open cabinets, concrete floors, grey floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Garnet Residence

Jay Baker Architects

A large island with seating acts as the main congregating space for the kitchen.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, concrete floors and brown floor.

Kitchen with White 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!