Dettaglio cucina
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and yellow benchtop.

Edwardian Residence

RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Candid

Linebox Studio

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with glass tile

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Inspiration for a modern l-shaped kitchen in Portland with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen

Cameron C. Habel Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, yellow splashback and subway tile splashback.

Lafayette House

Hart Wright Architects, AIA

Mid Century Modern Eichler-esque Remodel using plywood cabinets and concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Custom Concrete Countertops

Patrick Michael Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Staged Kitchen / Family Room

WELLROOMED ( formerly Staging 360º )

Chicago's Top Rated Luxury Staging & Furniture Rental
Large modern galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Teeny Tiny Kitchen, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

In this small space we squeezed a lazy susan to the right of the 30" Viking range and corner swing-out storage to the right -- using both under-counter corners to the utmost! Bi-fold doors on the wall corner cabinet will open nicely next to the hood. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven's Springfield

Rock Out

Housetrends Magazine

Working with concrete gave the homeowners the freedom to create a custom countertop that doubles as a wine rack - all constructed as one, seamless piece. Photos by Craig Thompson. Resources: Designers: Camden and Heather Johnson Leeds; Concrete Zen; Contractor: Brian Sieffert, Take Pride Construction (now a joint venture with Artemis Environmental known as Artemis Construction & Design); Flooring: stained concrete, Concrete Zen; restored hardwood, Take Pride Construction; Countertops: concrete counters and reclaimed marble floor, Concrete Zen; Cabinetry: Ikea; Windows: Pella Windows; Superior Window Manufacturing, Inc.; Exterior cement panels: Eastern Architectural Products; Exterior reclaimed barnwood: Artemis Environmental (now a joint venture with Take Pride Construction known as Artemis Construction & Design); Garage Door: Thomas V. Giel Corporation; Outdoor concrete vessels and firepit: Concrete Zen

Kensal Green, rustic style polished concrete, integrated concrete sink/drainer

Conscious Forms

Junior Phipps
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, panelled appliances and painted wood floors.

zenbox portland ADU (garage conversion)

zenbox design

Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with with island, a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Flemington Kitchen Bath

R Faucett Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey floor.

Glen Park Residence

AAA Architecture

Our renovation enlarged the kitchen and turned what had been an adjacent bedroom into a dinning room. A new stair opposite the kitchen climbs to the new second floor addition. Photo by Cesar Rubio

Tribeca Loft

Zimmerman Workshop Architecture + Design

Work on the kitchen was limited to paint and flooring, replacing the counter with concrete, introducing a new backsplash and pendant light, and re-working the series of exposed/decorative beams. The oversized counter is divided into two zones by a concrete barrier softened by a walnut detail; this barrier contains power outlets and hides the stove from view. The counter stools were designed by Zimmerman Workshop and are available through www.ot-tra.com. Photograph by Garrett Rowland

Custom Concrete Countertops

Patrick Michael Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

The Fisher House

FISHER ARCHitecture

Eric Fisher
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood

Stearns Super Center

This is an example of a large country single-wall separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

High Gloss Kitchen and Barn Board Bar

ICW Cabinetry

Chrissy Vensel Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kensal Green Seamless Polished Concrete worktop with integral concrete sink

Conscious Forms

Junior Phipps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, yellow splashback, panelled appliances and painted wood floors.

Kitchen with Concrete Benchtops and Yellow Splashback 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!