Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Navarin

Fabienne Stevens Hausmann

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Beach House

Zugai Strudwick Architects

Modern kitchen, subway tiles, concrete bench tops with recycled timber cabinets. Under floor heating and sunlight concrete slab keeps the house warm in winter. Concealed sliding doors disappear into the wall.

Elegant Painted Shaker Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

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

Küche aus angeräucherter Eiche

back hoch zwei

Diese Küche passt optimal zum Kunden. Er ist Jäger, sitzt gern auf dem Hochsitz, genießt den Weitblick und liebt Blockhütten. In seinem neu gebauten Haus braucht es aber auch die nötige Portion Style. Deshalb haben wir die Küche ohne wuchtige Hängeschränke geplant. Der Weitblick durch die großen Fenster ist dadurch herrlich frei. Die angeräucherte Eiche mit ihrer markanten Struktur wirkt freilich dunkler – aber gerade das ist es, was gewünscht wird. Dafür ist die Betonarbeitsplatte schlicht und hell. Unterteilt wird sie mit einer über 4 Meter langen Massivholzbohle aus einem Stück. Perfekt abgelagertes Holz musste es also sein, damit das Material nicht schwindet oder wirft. Ach, und weil die Küche in den Eingangsbereich zur Garderobe hineinwächst beherbergt sie gleichzeitig auch Schuhe – wer hätte gedacht, dass eine Küche so vielseitig sein kann.

Bloomer Rustic

Lampert Lumber

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, 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.

Chelsea Kitchen

Day True

Gary Summers
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown 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.

Küche Beton Eiche W

User

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.

Hamilton - Eclectic Industrial

Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.

Beyond Beige Interior Design, www.beyondbeige.com Ph: 604-876-3800 Randal Kurt Photography, Craftwork Construction, Scott Landon Antiques, Edgewater Studio.

Spanish Oaks Residence

Paula Ables Interiors

This open kitchen/living concept was great for the homeowner that loves to cook, but still wants to be a part of the action in the house. Interior Designer: Paula Ables Interiors Architect: James LaRue, Architects Builder: Matt Shoberg Homes

Upstate Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Kitchen Extension Dulwich

dRAW Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Fluid, bright and warm kitchen

Strite Design + Remodel

This kitchen was designed to be easily accessed from every direction, which maintains a nice flow. The overall color is a beautiful balance between the warm cabinets and cool stainless steel finishes. Interior Design by Gina Wagner of Seed Interiors

Kitchen space

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The kitchen is as natural as possible. The countertops are concrete with recycled glass included in the mix and the backsplash is made from local river rock. The cabinets are bamboo. All of the cleaning products used are green certified. This home was awarded 'Home of the Decade' from Natural Home Magazine. http://www.kipnisarch.com Photo Credit - Klobo Photo/David Klobucar

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Elegant Painted Shaker Kitchen

Dickinson Cabinetry

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

Nickel Silver Range Hood

Texas Lightsmith

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Open Plan Kitchen with 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!