Tying into the industrial red brick crane stove and wooden lintel mantle next to the main kitchen space, these cage industrial pendant lights reflect on the homes historic past and core values. Additionally, their soft incandescent provides a great touch to the intimacy of the space!

Manor Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Minneapolis Condo Remodel

Dale Gruber Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, glass benchtops and blue benchtop.

Kitchen Appliances

Mountain Land Design

Faces Photography
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Modern Oasis Renovation

Wiles Design Group

Incorporating bold colors and patterns, this project beautifully reflects our clients' dynamic personalities. Clean lines, modern elements, and abundant natural light enhance the home, resulting in a harmonious fusion of design and personality. The kitchen seamlessly extends the bold theme with teal backsplash tiles. It offers a functional layout, a roomy island, and convenient island seating, combining practicality with aesthetics. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-modern-home-renovation

Sugar Land Modern Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robert Griffin Photo Credit: Erin Weaver - Desired Photo
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Townhouse Kitchen Blues

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott Dubose photography
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fillmore

Jeff Schlarb Design Studio

John Merkl
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, with island and an undermount sink.

Velvet kitchen

Wood Works Brighton

This beautiful hand painted railing kitchen was designed by wood works Brighton. The idea was for the kitchen to blend seamlessly into the grand room. The kitchen island is on castor wheels so it can be moved for dancing. This is a luxurious kitchen for a great family to enjoy.

Bar Stools with Back rests

Cielshopinteriors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Black Kitchen

INTERIORS BY ABRAHAM

Modern Kitchen full of Luxury Details. Refinished Black Cabinetry in Shaker Style with Brushed Gold hardware. Bar and 2 Columns framing out Kitchen in Walnut Wood with Drop down Ceiling. Quartz White Countertops. Accent & Designer Lighting. Minimal Stacked Subway tile in Glazed Finish Rust Color. Glass Doors to accent and break the Black Cabinetry giving a new detail.

Mangrove Bay, Naples

User

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, panelled appliances and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen service area

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Through the sliding door with glass panels, you can see the walk-in pantry and wine fridge. The pantry has it's own window to make the small space feel open with glass on two walls.

Natural Maple Kitchen

Shikles Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Cabinets

Artisan Cabinetry & Millwork

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtop.

Spectacular Glass Backsplash

Aegean Design Studio

A view of the complete kitchen!
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, glass tile splashback, a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops and blue splashback.

Bamboo kitchen

Susan Brook Interiors

Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to another level. The clients are thrilled with this huge difference from their original space.

Contemporary Kitchen

Large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Downtown Condo

Molony Tile

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Farmhouse Estate

Scott Christopher Homes

Nestled in the countryside and designed to accommodate a multi-generational family, this custom compound boasts a nearly 5,000 square foot main residence, an infinity pool with luscious landscaping, a guest and pool house as well as a pole barn. The spacious, yet cozy flow of the main residence fits perfectly with the farmhouse style exterior. The gourmet kitchen with separate bakery kitchen offers built-in banquette seating for casual dining and is open to a cozy dining room for more formal meals enjoyed in front of the wood-burning fireplace. Completing the main level is a library, mudroom and living room with rustic accents throughout. The upper level features a grand master suite, a guest bedroom with dressing room, a laundry room as well as a sizable home office. The lower level has a fireside sitting room that opens to the media and exercise rooms by custom-built sliding barn doors. The quaint guest house has a living room, dining room and full kitchen, plus an upper level with two bedrooms and a full bath, as well as a wrap-around porch overlooking the infinity edge pool and picturesque landscaping of the estate.

Black Kitchen with Blue Splashback 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!