Shutters and interior accessories in Rosewell, Edinburgh

Harvey Bruce Blinds, Shutters & Interiors

Derek Lamb
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Fabrication cuisine sur mesure et bibliothèque en chêne

EMR Menuiserie

Photo of a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Корлеоне

SWS Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian separate kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Projet Vincent

MPI pour Ébénisterie Malain

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Schrankküche

Steinert & Bitterling

Foto: Steinert & Bitterling
Small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Leipzig with black cabinets, grey splashback and timber splashback.

Night time Kitchen

RCD DESIGN

Kitchen area with breakfast bar in foreground. Photo Jane Friel
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Beautiful black- Moderne Wohnküche mit Bora-Professional Kochfeld und rustikaler

Rabe Innenausbau

Eine moderne Küchen in einem Ferienhaus an der Nordsee. Schwarze Küchen strahlen Exklusivität aus und lassen mit scharfen Kontrasten alle anderen Farben leuchten. Dadurch sieht das Essen frisch und knackig aus und Kochen macht noch mehr Spaß! © Silke Rabe

All Black Kitchen

Consilium B LLC

ALl Black Kitchen in Black Fenix, with recessed Handles in Black and 12mm Fenix Top
This is an example of a small industrial galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Wooster

Optimum Window Mfg. Corp

Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ensemble Cuisine & Salle de bains, Bois et Noir

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Marseille with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine noire et bois

Cuisine intérieur Design

Cuisine intérieur design présente une cuisine sur mesure tout équipée, en laque graphite mate mouluré avec plan de travail en stratifié aspect bois, pour retranscrire le style maison de campagne avec îlot central photos après/avant

Cuisine noire et bois

Cuisine intérieur Design

A Louer

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Cuisine : ECOCUISINE.
Inspiration for a small industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

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.

Rénovation d'un appartement Paris

LBA architecture

This is an example of a small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Belmont

Axiom Builders

Design ideas for a scandinavian kitchen pantry in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Our Work

Cook Building Center

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall separate kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Green Renovation Group Inc.

Nestled within the dynamic backdrop of Los Angeles, a white traditional kitchen stands as an embodiment of classic beauty and function. Anchored by exquisitely crafted white cabinets and punctuated with a striking central table and high chairs, this design represents a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity. Crafted from premium-grade wood and finished in a resplendent white, these cabinets and drawers come with the added assurance of durability.

Modern Rustic Black Kitchen in Wendover

Ridgeway Interiors

With a striking, bold design that's both sleek and warm, this modern rustic black kitchen is a beautiful example of the best of both worlds. When our client from Wendover approached us to re-design their kitchen, they wanted something sleek and sophisticated but also comfortable and warm. We knew just what to do — design and build a contemporary yet cosy kitchen. This space is about clean, sleek lines. We've chosen Hacker Systemat cabinetry — sleek and sophisticated — in the colours Black and Oak. A touch of warm wood enhances the black units in the form of oak shelves and backsplash. The wooden accents also perfectly match the exposed ceiling trusses, creating a cohesive space. This modern, inviting space opens up to the garden through glass folding doors, allowing a seamless transition between indoors and out. The area has ample lighting from the garden coming through the glass doors, while the under-cabinet lighting adds to the overall ambience. The island is built with two types of worksurface: Dekton Laurent (a striking dark surface with gold veins) for cooking and Corian Designer White for eating. Lastly, the space is furnished with black Siemens appliances, which fit perfectly into the dark colour palette of the space.

Cuisine moderne avec verrière - Villeurbanne

SCHOTT CUISINES

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Lyon with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island and white floor.

Black Kitchen with Timber 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!