Open Plan Kitchen with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
Inspiration for 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.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

VILLA COCCHI | 90 MQ

Rachele Biancalani Studio

Vista della cucina moderna, minimale e total white. Solo il rivestimento del paraspruzzi e del pavimento è color tortora rosato ed è in resina epossidica molto resistente. I pensili alti arrivano fino a soffitto. Strip led incassate nel cartongesso e nella mobilia caratterizzano l'ambiente.

La cuisine toute blanche #2

Elisa et Ronan Letanoux

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white appliances, concrete flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

Modern Kitchen & Living

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

From Kitchen to Living Room. We do that.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and brown worktops.

Jewell Street Guest House

Root Architecture

Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Kitchen Extension Dulwich

dRAW Architecture

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

Accessory Dwelling Units

Cronen Building Co.

Inspiration for a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring, no island and brown floors.

Elton

Modern Staging | Spaces

Listing Realtor: Geoffrey Grace Photographer: Rob Howloka at Birdhouse Media
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, composite countertops, ceramic splashback and white worktops.

土間キッチンとリビングをゆるやかに分けるカウンター

株式会社建築工房零

「料理が好きなので、カウンターには直にパンを捏ねられるステンレスにしました」と奥様。リビング側からは子どもも使いやすい高さになっている。キッチン収納の一部は掃除がしやすいキャスター付き「半規格型住宅ZEROBACO」建築工房零
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley open plan kitchen in Other with stainless steel worktops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.

Rancho Kitchen

David Galindo Home

photo credit: Christel Robleto styling: Michelle Qazi
This is an example of a medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.

Kitchen Design Ideas

Allen Construction

Photos by: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a medium sized nautical open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.

Loop House

HA Architecture

Photo by Jonathan Garza
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and no island.

Copatlife 2.1 Modern Italian Kitchens

Exclusive Home Interiors

Medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and a breakfast bar.

Modd Cott

Mell Lawrence Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and no island.

scottsdale residence | 48 degrees

180 degrees

Bill Timmerman Photography
Photo of a modern galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.

Beverly Hills Modern

Euroconcepts

Medium sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

North Scottsdale --92nd street

Design Barbarians Architects

Design ideas for a large mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, multiple islands and multi-coloured floors.

Kitchen

Equinox Architecture Inc. - Jim Gelfat

Dave Teel Photography
Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, concrete flooring and an island.

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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