Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Elwood Home 2

smarterBATHROOMS+

Photography by Tom Roe
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback and with island.

Dark Lower Cabinets In Butler Pantry

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

This butler pantry includes details that show the experience of the team at Christopher Scott Cabinetry- that extra piece of wood under the sink protects the cabinetry below from drips and spills, keeping the wood in great condition for years to come.

Dunnigan

Restore Decor LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

KITCHEN & BUTLERS PANTRY

Donna Guyler Design

Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Allens Cove ~ Bainbridge Island

Vesna Somers, JD, Managing Broker

Inspiration for an expansive traditional kitchen pantry in Seattle with black cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

BOLD + BEAUTIFUL

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, concrete floors and white benchtop.

Aranelli Ghost System

Aranelli Design

Ghostsystem is the innovative opening and closing mechanism of extra large cabinet doors in fenix that turn the kitchen space into a linear wall.
Photo of a small modern single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Kylie Sargent

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary kitchen pantry in Geelong with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Blackened Rift Cut Oak in Kitchen Remodel

Azure Cabinets

These homeowners were looking for a complete overhaul and we were delighted to help them achieve it. We worked with them as they gutted and remodeled their first floor - impressively, doing much of their own work. They had a general idea of what they were looking for so we collaborated ideas to ensure we were designing exactly what they were envisioning their dream kitchen to be. We used blackened rift cut oak on slab doors with a dull rub finish to create the stark contrast between the cabinets and white countertops, walls and tile backsplash. To add extra contrast we used frosted glass doors with aluminum frames. Special features like the 2" thick matching, floating shelves, waterfall countertop, stainless steel toekick and farm sink ensured that this kitchen was entirely unique to our clients.

Kitchen Remodel

Simpli Painted

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pretty Black Kitchen

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Touch of Brass

Melissa Hill Home Design

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Castle Hill Kitchen

New England Design Elements

Brittany Fecteau
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped kitchen pantry in Manchester with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary country Kitchen Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

Surrey Project

Humphrey Munson

This is an example of a transitional kitchen pantry in Surrey with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Moody Marble

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Mona Vale Kitchen. Design and installation.

CTI Kitchens & Designer Joinery

Jarrad Duffy Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Pietra Grey Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

Pietra Grey is a distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Modern Charm in Highland Park

Glenbrook Remodeling

The kitchen, butler’s pantry, and laundry room uses Arbor Mills cabinetry and quartz counter tops. Wide plank flooring is installed to bring in an early world feel. Encaustic tiles and black iron hardware were used throughout. The butler’s pantry has polished brass latches and cup pulls which shine brightly on black painted cabinets. Across from the laundry room the fully custom mudroom wall was built around a salvaged 4” thick seat stained to match the laundry room cabinets.

Kitchen Pantry with Black Cabinets 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!