This modern-farmhouse kitchen remodel was part of an entire home remodel in the Happy Canyon area of Santa Ynez. The overall project was designed to maximize the views, with the interiors lending a modern and inspired, yet warm and relaxed transition to the landscape of mountains, horses and vineyards just outside.

A splash of color

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Basement Envy Anyone?

Innovative Design Build

This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

Guest Suite - Kitchenette

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

A small kitchenette provides guests with the ability to whip up a small snack or make themselves coffee or tea in the morning.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, brown floor, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Bright Blue & White Kitchen

Haus Interior Design

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Taheri Kitchen Design

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Guest-ready kitchen, lounge & bar

Tracey Stephens Interior Design Inc

The back of this house was reconfigured to create one large open space. The old kitchen was relocated from the center of the space to the far end, switching locations with the dining room. Now there's plenty of room for friends & family to hang out at the island, lounge area or dining table. Very popular for game night!

Modern, Rustic Industrial Kitchen

Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

A modern kitchen with a rustic/industrial feel, designed and installed by KCA. The project was a collaboration with Hamilford Design for a private residence in Gloucestershire.

Classic With a New Angle

Studio Dearborn

This expansive Victorian had tremendous historic charm but hadn’t seen a kitchen renovation since the 1950s. The homeowners wanted to take advantage of their views of the backyard and raised the roof and pushed the kitchen into the back of the house, where expansive windows could allow southern light into the kitchen all day. A warm historic gray/beige was chosen for the cabinetry, which was contrasted with character oak cabinetry on the appliance wall and bar in a modern chevron detail. Kitchen Design: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Architect: Ned Stoll, Interior finishes Tami Wassong Interiors

Classic With a New Angle

Studio Dearborn

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, black floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops and white splashback.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an integrated sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Harrington Grove 01

Vicello Kitchens

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete floors, grey floor, black benchtop, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Pantry and Inset Appliances

dRemodeling

Going with a monochromatic design, the client wanted a kitchen that was stunning and unique. With a mostly all black aesthetic, the kitchen truly immerses you, despite it being part of an open floor plan.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchens Remodel

California Construction Center, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, granite splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

100 MQ di eleganza

Simone Roveda Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and porcelain floors.

Clarissa Project

Andrew Heiser

Design ideas for a large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

1012 Hillcrest - Wine Cellar

Architectural Plastics, Inc.

The kitchen adjacent to the glass enclosed LUMA Wine Cellar.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Black Kitchen 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!