Chrissy Vensel Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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Bonnie Sachs, ASID

custom cabinetry was designed to fit the flavor of the architecture
Traditional kitchen in Los Angeles with subway tile splashback, concrete benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

McClenahan

Creative Home Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Broadway, Brooklyn 11207

German Kitchen Center (Queens)

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Greenwich Contemporary Transformation

GRAYSON DE VERE

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Other with concrete benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Sangha Project

Harbour City Kitchens

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Residential Kitchen Countertops

Thiel Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Island & Cooking Wall with Concealed Refrigeration

Monley Cronin Construction

Classic Traditional Style, cast concrete countertops, walnut island top, hand hewn beams, radiant floor heat, distressed beam ceiling, traditional kitchen, classic bathroom design, pedestal sink, freestanding tub, Glen Eden Ashville carpet, Glen Eden Natural Cords Earthenware carpet, Stark Stansbury Jade carpet, Stark Stansbury Black carpet, Zanella Engineered Walnut Rosella flooring, Travertine Versai, Spanish Cotta Series in Matte, Alpha Tumbled Mocha, NSDG Multi Light slate; Alpha Mojave marble, Alpha New Beige marble, Ann Sacks BB05 Celery, Rocky Mountain Hardware. Photo credit: Farrell Scott

Kitchens

BerHoff Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Vintage Contemporary

Kitchen Studio Monterey

This darling beach cottage in Pacific Grove's old Chautauqua retreat area was in need of some tender loving care. The homeowners chose a green/grey distressed cabinet finish and warm wood floors juxtaposed by light grey walls, polished poured concrete counters and Spanish wall tiles. New skylights bring in lighten everything up. Cabinetry in Ultracraft's Stickley door in their Vintage Truffle distressed finish. Photography by Dave Clark with Monterey Virtual Tours. Construction by Martin Slanina-Monterey Bay Construction

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Urban French Provencal Kitchen Remodel

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

Remodeled Kitchen - Complete with 10 ft family eat in island, a copper farm house sink, and Quartz counter tops. Antique white cabinets paired with distressed espresso Island and shelving creates drama. The brick walls presents a beautiful background for this french urban kitchen.

Werstfenger Kitchen

Salmon Built LLC

Sung Kokko Photography
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Starfish Circle Project

Mandeville Canyon Designs

With no formal dining room, we knew that this kitchen was going to get a lot more use! We oversized the island so that we could seat the whole family and a few friends as well. Our favorite go-to countertop company is always JM Lifestyles. The very cool materials is actually not wood at all, but wood formed poured concrete. The possibilities are endless! Our homeowner is a metalsmith, so it seemed only appropriate for her to craft us a sweet little jewel made of four poppies, each to represent a family member. Each time she rubs her hand across the edge of the countertop she can be reminded of the love of her family.

18th Century Manor House with Traditional Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Charlie O'Beirne Sustainable Kitchens - 18th Century Manor House. An ammonia stained oak storage shelf with a rustic iron pole attached for convenient utensil hanging. White metro tiles with dark grout above burgundy Everhot range cooker and next to concrete worktop.The kitchen cabinets are painted in Paper & Paint Egyptian Grey.

Rock Crystal Kitchen Details

PVZ Design: Interior & Furniture Design

This Traditional Kitchen boasts Rock Crystal chandeliers, custom mosaic backsplashes, and islands of different sizes to more comfortably accommodate the traffic flow. Counters of varied materials: concrete, lavastone and beautiful warm wood. Details prevail: in the transition opening between the kitchen and dining room, at the backsplashes, at the stove hood and the stainless country sink with arched panel above. A round breakfast nook overlooks the beautifully manicured property.

Kensal Green Seamless Polished Concrete worktop with integral concrete sink

Conscious Forms

Junior Phipps
Inspiration 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.

PURE

KüchenHaus Rainer Schreier + KochSchule GmbH

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Munich with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Paradise Concrete Design

Paradise Concrete Design Studio

counter, tiles window sills
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and red floor.

Shadyside Kitchen Remodel

Shelton Design//Build

Large traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional 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 Traditional 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!