We adore this kitchen for many reasons. It is a spin on the traditional shaker, by making the styles and rails much slimmer it gives it a very modern / contemporary look and feel. We also mixed in the rustic oak panels to add some warmth. The wall cabinets with the glass doors looking right through onto the beautiful tiles. The banquet seating which has bespoke upholstery works fantastically well for the whole family. The walk in pantry helps to keep the main kitchen clutter free. The room is completed by a tunnel book case matched in the same oak.

ULTIMO - Monticello inset in Moss Green with Chocolate glaze

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large country single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

昭和小路の長屋 Rowhouse on Showa-koji St.

山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa

Photo by Yohei Sasakura
Small asian single-wall separate kitchen in Kyoto with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island and grey floor.

Cobb Kitchen Remodel

Cree designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, red floor and white benchtop.

Hollywood Glamour

We Got Lites

Transitional kitchem witj Chrome Down Pendant island lights above a dark granite counter top island and dark wood cabinets
Large transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Blue + Smoke Stain Kitchen

Michelle Lecinski

Pro photos coming soon! This family-centric kitchen was tired and needed an update. Splashes of blue on the island, corner appliance garage and backsplash tile keep it interesting.

Dark Cherry Elegence - Classic Kitchen

Huggy Bear's Cupboards

Detail pictures of the treated class cabinets and molding details.
Large mediterranean open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Neuilly

Architecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot

alcove, banquette cuisine
Small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Dallas, Texas | Thompson Farms – Premier Juniper Kitchen

Brightland Homes

Contemporary open plan kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and black cabinets.

Exotic African Morumbi Granitr

Granite Division Inc.

Mel Lanier
Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and with island.

Langley Hill Yaghamai

Applet3d

The minimalistic design and perfectly matched combinations of finishes allow creating interiors that are unique in style.
Mid-sized modern eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, beige floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Sophisticated Contemporary Kitchen

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lawson Kitchen by Angela Raines

Kitchen Sales & Kitchen Sales Gallery

Stunning Kitchen by Angela Raines in Homecrest Sedona Maple Alpine paint, Cambria Summerhill Quartz, Kitchen Aid appliances, and Blanco sinks. Absolutely beautiful, Angela! #kitchensales #knoxvilletn #knoxville #homecrest #homecrestcabinet #knoxrocks #kitchenaid #blanco #summerhill #cambria #alpinepaint

Spacious 2 Bed Duplex with an earthy colour scheme

COR London

Modern kitchen with seamless built in kitchen cabinets. consisting of open spaces, minimalist features, and simple colour palettes, offering a clutter-free space to relax and entertain. This kitchen encompasses everything that's sleek and streamlined. The design combines layout, surfaces, appliances and design details to form a cooking space that's easy to use and fun to cook and socialise in.

Rénovation de l'entrée, cuisine et séjour d'une maison indivisduelle

SOPHIE RODRIGUES DECORATION

Pose d'une joli crédence en carreaux de ciment, créant une atmosphère conviviale et joyeuse. choix personnalisé avec l'aide de la société BAHYA,
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Black and White Kitchen

John Audet - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

A stunning kitchen combining classic black and white cabinetry with marble-pattern quartz counter tops accented with brushed gold hardware and faucets.

The City

Jared Green Interiors

We renovated a tired kitchen in a City of London home for our clients. We kept the palette simple and graphic by using a dark panelled wall, stainless steel and white Carrara marble. The polished concrete wall added a subtle modernist touch, and through using a few clever space saving solutions the kitchen is efficient and comfortable for the owner.

Glenn Drive

Lisa Fontaine Design Studio, LLC

Fawn DeViney
Photo of a country kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Curt Beilke

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Black Kitchen with Cement Tile 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!