Beautiful remodel of this mountainside home. We recreated and designed this remodel of the kitchen adding these wonderful weathered light brown cabinets, wood floor, and beadboard ceiling. Large windows on two sides of the kitchen outstanding natural light and a gorgeous mountain view.

Let it Shine

W.L. Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Craftsman Farmhouse

Interiors by J. Curry

Inspiration for a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Custom wallpaper mural and art installation in residential kitchen

Dodo Flugge - diedododa

Custom paint palette artwork artwork, and large scale custom design wallpaper mural that extends as clear printed vinyl over the window. A contemporary informal kitchen/dining area that allows for multiple use of the space. Focus on bright bold accent colours and sense of humour.

"Лесная тропа"

id1863

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

French Country Kitchen in Buffalo Grove

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Classic Victorian Remodel

Karen Kempf Interiors

Tricia Shay Photography, HB Designs LLC
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with with island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Leymarie Gourdon, MAISON MONTREUIL

User

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

This white painted kitchen features a splash of color in the blue backsplash tile and reclaimed wood beams that add more character and a focal point to the entire kitchen.

Kitchens

Thomas D. Hurray Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporain Cuisine

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

1863 Historic Renovation

Sean Patrick Builders

Sean Patrick Builders
Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Island Guest House

Litzler Studios

David served as project manager for this new building while employed at Stoner Architects. These photos are presented here with their permission. Contractor: P&M Construction Structural Engineer: Quantum Consulting Engineers Timber Frame: Salisbury Woodworking

Craftsman Remodel in Mt. Baker

American Cabinet Suppliers

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Craftsman Style Kitchen

Nest Kitchen, Bath & Home Design

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Sevenoaks Classic Painted Shaker Kitchen with statement marble splashback

Higham Furniture

We enjoyed designing this kitchen for our client in Kent. What makes it special is the statement splashback, made from exquisite Arabescato Rosso marble. Its red and earthy hues create a striking contrast against the blue-tone shaker cabinets, infusing the space with a sense of warmth and depth. This harmonious interplay of colors and textures brings together a captivating kitchen design that is both visually appealing and practical, and a true centerpiece of the house.

Jasmine

Nicholson Companies

Contemporary kitchen and dining with warm coastal vibes, custom wood cabinets, open shelving, beautiful tile backsplash, and incredible marble waterfall countertops on double islands.

Winterton Willows

GOAT Interiors

Kitchen - Warm, cozy farmhouse kitchen in Heber City, Utah
Country eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback and multiple islands.

Кухня-гостиная в частном доме

ART Space

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, black benchtop and recessed.

Le Petite

QuarterLab Design Build

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, no island and black benchtop.

Eat-in Kitchen with Black 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!