Сергей Красюк
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink and orange benchtop.

ﾀﾞｲﾆﾝｸﾞの隣に設けた鉄板焼きコーナー鉄板も三日月型に特注製作したものです。
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped open plan kitchen in Yokohama with open cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and orange benchtop.

"БЕРЛОГА"

Евгений Аполонов

Small industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and orange benchtop.

N Street Residence

KUBE architecture

When man's aspiration is the sky, the ground is only a resistance. - Sverre Fehn In this renovation, a conventional masonry row house is opened up to the sky, with a light, airy interior. The original floor plan was completely transformed for more efficient function and a greater sense of spatial connection, both vertically and horizontally. From a grounded lower level, with concrete, cork, and warm finishes, an abstract composition of crisp forms emerges. The kitchen sits at the center of the house as a hearth, establishing the line between dark and light, illustrated through wenge base cabinets with light anigre above. Service spaces such as bathrooms and closets are hidden within the thickness of walls, contributing to the overall simplicity of the design. A new central staircase serves as the backbone of the composition, bordered by a cable wall tensioned top and bottom, connecting the solid base of the house with the light steel structure above. A glass roof hovers overhead, as gravity recedes and walls seem to rise up and float. The overall effect is clean and minimal, transforming vertically from dark to light, warm to cool, grounded to weightless, and culminating in a space composed of line and plane, shadows and light.

Shady Canyon Show Stopper

Euro Laguna Marble, Inc.

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and orange benchtop.

Our Work - Kitchens and Dining

ING Construction

Atwater Village, CA - Complete kitchen remodel This stunning Kitchen presents a burnt orange countertop, recessed style cabinetry, a double wide oven, stainless steel appliances, a mosaic styled backsplash, stove tops, recessed lighting and a tiled flooring.

Vieille du temple - Transformation et Rénovation complète d'un studià de 26 m2

Agence CJ

Détail sur la cuisine du studio.
Small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Garçonnière Paris X

hOme PM&P sas

Cuisine compacte sur-mesure photos OPM
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and orange benchtop.

La cocina AP upcycled

Proyectos MAF C.A.

This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Квартира рядом с Филевским парком

Женя Жданова

Сергей Красюк
Photo of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, quartzite benchtops, orange benchtop and an undermount sink.

Vieille du temple - Transformation et Rénovation complète d'un studià de 26 m2

Agence CJ

La cuisine de ce studio est pratique et permet d'accueillir un maximum de rangement.
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Black Kitchen with Orange Benchtop 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!