Open Plan Kitchen with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

Contemporary open plan kitchen in Devon with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar and grey floors.

Open-Plan Lifestyle

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

The bulthaup kitchen in this open-plan living space needed to effortlessly link the different zones. This is a space where communication is easy, with less formal bar seating connecting the sunken lounge and outdoor entertaining, whilst the prep and cooking areas make it easy for the cook to entertain guests at the dining table.

Brighton | Open Plan Kitchen

Design Interiors Ltd

Our client tells us: "I cannot recommend Design Interiors enough. Tim has an exceptional eye for design, instinctively knowing what works & striking the perfect balance between incorporating our design pre-requisites & ideas & making has own suggestions. Every design detail has been spot on. His plan was creative, making the best use of space, practical - & the finished result has more than lived up to expectations. The leicht product is excellent – classic German quality & although a little more expensive than some other kitchens , the difference is streets ahead – and pound for pound exceptional value. But its not just design. We were lucky enough to work with the in house project manager Stuart who led our build & trades for our whole project, & was absolute fantastic. Ditto the in house fitters, whose attention to detail & perfectionism was impressive. With fantastic communication,, reliability & downright lovely to work with – we are SO pleased we went to Design Interiors. If you’re looking for great service, high end design & quality product from a company big enough to be super professional but small enough to care – look no further!" Our clients had previously carried out a lot of work on their old warehouse building to create an industrial feel. They always disliked having the kitchen & living room as separate rooms so, wanted to open up the space. It was important to them to have 1 company that could carry out all of the required works. Design Interiors own team removed the separating wall & flooring along with extending the entrance to the kitchen & under stair cupboards for extra storage. All plumbing & electrical works along with plastering & decorating were carried out by Design Interiors along with the supply & installation of the polished concrete floor & works to the existing windows to achieve a floor to ceiling aesthetic. Tim designed the kitchen in a bespoke texture lacquer door to match the ironmongery throughout the building. Our clients who are keen cooks wanted to have a good surface space to prep whilst keeping the industrial look but, it was a priority for the work surface to be hardwearing. Tim incorporated Dekton worktops to meet this brief & to enhance the industrial look carried the worktop up to provide the splashback. The contemporary design without being a handless look enhances the clients’ own appliances with stainless steel handles to match. The open plan space has a social breakfast bar area which also incorporate’s a clever bifold unit to house the boiler system which was unable to be moved.

Contemporary Black Kitchen in Oxford

Audus Kitchens

In the heart of a picturesque farmhouse in Oxford, this contemporary kitchen, blending modern functionality with rustic charm, was designed to address the client's need for a family space. This kitchen features the Audus 945 Easytouch and 961 Lacquered Laminate range, with a striking Graphite Black Ultra Matt finish. Creating a nice contrast to the dark cabinetry are the Pearl Concrete worktops supplied by Algarve Granite. The textured surface of the worktops adds depth and character while providing a durable and practical space for meal preparation. Equipped with top-of-the-line appliances from Siemens, Bora, and Caple, this kitchen adds efficiency to daily cooking activities. For washing and food preparation, two sinks are strategically placed — one on the kitchen counter and another on the centrally located island. The Blanco sink offers style and functionality, while the Quooker tap provides instant hot and cold water for convenience. Nestled within the island is an integrated drinks cooler to keep beverages chilled and easily accessible. A drinks station is also concealed within a large cabinet, adding to the kitchen's versatility and making it a space perfect for entertaining and hosting. Feeling inspired by this Contemporary Black Kitchen in Oxford? Visit our projects page to explore more kitchen designs.

West End, Glasgow Full house refurbishment

Karen Parry Architect

Family kitchen area
Bohemian galley open plan kitchen in Glasgow with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

The Isle of Wight Project

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

Modern kitchen design
Photo of a large beach style grey and white galley open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

Rickmansworth Property Development

Chantel Elshout Studio

Contemporary kitchen with Gaggenau integrated appliances, Perla Venato Quartzite worktops and a Spekva Thermo Ash breakfast bar.
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, white floors and beige worktops.

Bedminster Plywood Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Bespoke birch plywood kitchen handmade by Sustainable Kitchens as part of a kitchen extension renovation in Bristol. Island includes a downdraft bora extractor with a terrazzo durat worktop. Wall run includes a corian worktop and splashback, a fisher and paykel dishdrawer and a stainless steel lined breakfast cabinet

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
Photo of a large midcentury open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Moore II Residence

Hsu McCullough

Tiled kitchen with birch cabinetry opens to outdoor dining beyond windows. Entry with stair to second floor and dining room.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and beige worktops.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Design ideas for a large farmhouse galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, concrete flooring, grey floors and white worktops.

Point Chev

Michael Cooper Architects

Mark Scowen
Medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Auckland with concrete flooring, grey floors, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cucina di Cesar Cucine; basi in laccato effetto oro, piano e paraspruzzi zona lavabo in pietra breccia imperiale; penili e colonne in fenix grigio; paraspruzzi in vetro retro-verniciato grigio. Pavimento in resina rosso bordeaux. Piano cottura induzione Bora con cappa integrata. Gli angoli delle basi sono stati personalizzati con 3arrotondamenti. Zoccolino ribassato a 6 cm.

Kitchen

Dennehy Builders Pty Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Geelong with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and black cabinets.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Interior Design - Modernist Family Home

My-Studio Ltd

Modernist open plan kitchen
This is an example of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, a submerged sink and white worktops.

Trafalgar - New Home

Big House Little House

Inspiration for a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a submerged sink, concrete flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors and grey worktops.

Ático Loft MMR

Egion

Fotografías: Javier Orive
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Seville with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.

Rehabilitación en Sarrià

MANO Arquitectura

Large mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, concrete flooring and grey floors.

Hawthorne ADU

Lux Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, a submerged sink and yellow floors.

Open Plan Kitchen with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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