Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and black appliances.

Terrace Home Transformation

Xclusiv Built Projects

Ultra modern kitchen with ultra modern materials and appliances. Miele appliances throughout, with cooktop separated by a bench mounted Bora range hood. Kitchen joinery all supplied by Pure Interiors, surface of joinery all scratch and dent proof, not to mentioned very sleek and concealed.

Redistribution d'un appartement traversant de 80m²

Atelier Sagitta

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Vivienda en Denia

Aurea Arquitectos

Modern kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Blairgowrie Home - Coastal Living

Studio Tom

Derek Swalwell
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, with island, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

APPARTEMENT / BUREAU - BAB

NATHAN BRAMI ARCHITECTURE

Nathan Brami
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop, black appliances and brown floor.

Rising Glen

Ames Peterson - International Architecture

The kitchen features a dramatic island with seating for 6+ people.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey splashback and beige floor.

Historische Villa in Nienstedten Hamburg

Boffi Studio Hamburg

Insel Modell Aprile mit Arbeitsplatte aus Edelstahl und Fronten in Ecolak black. Hochwand aus Edelstahl Griff Grip. Domenico Mori fliesen
This is an example of a large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Hamburg with black floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Nos réalisations de cuisines

Cuisines Thevenet

sabine cerrade
Contemporary kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Balmoral House

CHROFI

Elegant and minimalist kitchen in classic marble and soft dark tones. The Balmoral House is located within the lower north-shore suburb of Balmoral. The site presents many difficulties being wedged shaped, on the low side of the street, hemmed in by two substantial existing houses and with just half the land area of its neighbours. Where previously the site would have enjoyed the benefits of a sunny rear yard beyond the rear building alignment, this is no longer the case with the yard having been sold-off to the neighbours. Our design process has been about finding amenity where on first appearance there appears to be little. The design stems from the first key observation, that the view to Middle Harbour is better from the lower ground level due to the height of the canopy of a nearby angophora that impedes views from the first floor level. Placing the living areas on the lower ground level allowed us to exploit setback controls to build closer to the rear boundary where oblique views to the key local features of Balmoral Beach and Rocky Point Island are best. This strategy also provided the opportunity to extend these spaces into gardens and terraces to the limits of the site, maximising the sense of space of the 'living domain'. Every part of the site is utilised to create an array of connected interior and exterior spaces The planning then became about ordering these living volumes and garden spaces to maximise access to view and sunlight and to structure these to accommodate an array of social situations for our Client’s young family. At first floor level, the garage and bedrooms are composed in a linear block perpendicular to the street along the south-western to enable glimpses of district views from the street as a gesture to the public realm. Critical to the success of the house is the journey from the street down to the living areas and vice versa. A series of stairways break up the journey while the main glazed central stair is the centrepiece to the house as a light-filled piece of sculpture that hangs above a reflecting pond with pool beyond. The architecture works as a series of stacked interconnected volumes that carefully manoeuvre down the site, wrapping around to establish a secluded light-filled courtyard and terrace area on the north-eastern side. The expression is 'minimalist modern' to avoid visually complicating an already dense set of circumstances. Warm natural materials including off-form concrete, neutral bricks and blackbutt timber imbue the house with a calm quality whilst floor to ceiling glazing and large pivot and stacking doors create light-filled interiors, bringing the garden inside. In the end the design reverses the obvious strategy of an elevated living space with balcony facing the view. Rather, the outcome is a grounded compact family home sculpted around daylight, views to Balmoral and intertwined living and garden spaces that satisfy the social needs of a growing young family. Photo Credit: Katherine Lu

GA HOUSE

Jorge Bibiloni Studio

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Villa Hulliger - Das Dreieckshaus

Philipp Architekten - Anna Philipp

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, brown benchtop, black cabinets, black appliances, a peninsula and grey floor.

Villas

Ben G Waller Photography

Ben G Waller Photography
Contemporary kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, metallic splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Crescent Ave. Project

Natural Selections LLC

Kitchen with large island and under-lit cabinets.
Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and metallic splashback.

Balwyn Beauty

Studio Ezra

Amelia Stanwix
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Angela Inzerillo Design, LLC

Inspiration for a modern u-shaped kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Scandinave Cuisine

This is an example of a scandinavian l-shaped kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Idunsgate Apartment

Haptic Architects

Simon Kennedy
This is an example of a scandinavian single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Rafter House

Grey Griffiths Architects

Adam Scott
Mid-sized scandinavian single-wall separate kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Onyx

Joe Adsett Architects Pty Ltd

Modern galley kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Minimalist Spaces 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!