Photo of a single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, plywood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

栃木市　造作カウンターキッチン　TOTOザ・クラッソ＋造作カウンター

Ｋファクトリー

Single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Henderson

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

姫路・天満の家　主屋

北野彰作建築研究所

キッチンには玄関と勝手口のどちら側からも土足のまま直接、アプローチ出来ます。格子戸の前にある沓脱石で床に上がるとキッチンの冷蔵庫に直ぐ至ります。
This is an example of a large galley separate kitchen in Osaka with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

ADU | Anaheim, CA

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

This stunning ADU in Anaheim, California, is built to be just like a tiny home! With a full kitchen (with island), 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this space can be a perfect private suite for family or in-laws or even as a comfy Airbnb for people traveling through the area!

Yokohama N-house, Kanagawa

株式会社ハウスリンクル

厳選したフランスのヴィンテージ家具は、天板が出し入れできる。
Photo of a mid-sized asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, painted wood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

ブラックで統一したキッチン

有限会社ワンズホ－ム

グラフテクトのキッチンに合わせて、アクセントクロスや背面収納をブラックで統一した格好良いキッチン。
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with black cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

ラグジュアリー・モダン

Libertas

壁・天井のｸﾛｽをｸﾞﾚｲにし、床材も暗くすることでシックに仕上げている。基本的な照度は、ダウンライトを活用し、ｷｯﾁﾝｶｳﾝﾀｰ上部に手元灯としてﾍﾟﾝﾀﾞﾝﾄﾗｲﾄを垂らしている。面材や家電のカラーもダーク系のカラーで揃えている。
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall kitchen in Tokyo with marble benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Sーhouse

有限会社浄法寺工務店

This is an example of a traditional single-wall kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

家族みんなで「家時間」を楽しむ、世代を超えて住み継ぐ住まい

株式会社ホームランド

壁付だったキッチンを移動して、家族の笑顔が集まるオープンキッチンに変更。ゆったりとした作業スペースに、フラットで掃除がしやすく「料理をするのが楽しくなりました」
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in Fukuoka with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, plywood floors, with island, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Tonbridge Conservation Area - Whole House Renovation

Baltic Star Build

Large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Kent with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

San Jose-Nightingale AV- New 1000sf ADU

RMG Space Designs

U-shape makes the workflow in the kitchen quick and easy. Additional ceiling hung cabinetry provides sufficient storage space. Muted colours lend an understated elegance and spaciousness to the kitchen.

The Hotel-like Interior

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

キッチン背面の棚には、ご夫婦が二人とも大好きなお酒類が所狭しと並んでいます。オープンシェルフのため、お酒がインテリアとしての「ディスプレイ」の役目も果たしています。
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and wallpaper.

クールな印象のガレージハウス

株式会社リフレックス

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, shiplap splashback, black appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Light & Airy Living Space

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Modern kitchen cabinets

Devix Kitchens

Modern kitchen cabinets with super matte finish
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

焼杉の家～野津のリノベーション～

山道勉建築

キッチン／その先にリビング・和室を眺める Photo by:ジェ二イクス佐藤二郎
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, no island, wallpaper and metallic splashback.

machida-t189, tokyo

FIELD LABO

IKEAのキッチンキャビネット＋特注のモルタル仕上げ／木製の天板、床はヘキサゴンタイル
Design ideas for a galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

カウンターテーブル越しにみるキッチン

らぼ　Hａｌｏｇｉｃａ

カウンターテーブルはフルオーダーです！このカウンターテーブルが、元のDKと和室の境でした
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Black Kitchen with Wallpaper 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!