Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

2017 Trending Colors

Finstad's Carpet One

This contemporary kitchen balances muted grey''s with pops of dark red and white for a sleek and versatile kitchen. Complete with grey hex back-splash tile and gorgeous, dark grey floor tiles, this style creates a contemporary masterpiece! Hex back-splash and large tile flooring available at Finstad's Carpet One in Helena, MT. *All colors and styles may not always be available.

Restored 1969 Modern Glass House

Fivecat Studio | Architecture

Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Modern kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and black floor.

Single Wall White Kitchen

Cabinet Innovations

The main wall of the kitchen houses a 36" refrigerator, 24" dishwasher and sink. Cabinets go to the ceiling with a small top trim, all wall cabinets have recessed bottoms for under cabinet lights. Chef's pantry storage is featured to the right of the dishwasher. All cabinets are Brookhaven with an Alpine White finish on the Springfield Recessed door style. Builder: Steve Hood with Steve Hood Company Cabinet Designer: Mary Calvin and Kelly Ziehe with Cabinet Innovations

Hell's Kitchen

Nicola Bushuven Interior Consulting

Photo of a small industrial galley open plan kitchen in Bremen with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence

Meister-Cox Architects, PC

Design by Meister-Cox Architects, PC. Photos by Don Pearse Photographers, Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and black floor.

East Lindfield

Pink Box Design

A complete kitchen renovation with two tone semi gloss cabinetry, durable Laminam porcelain slab backsplash and benchtops, LED bench lighting and skylight.

Modern Cedar Kitchen

Julia Russell Designs

Natural untreated cedar kithcen with glazed brick floor, contemporary furniture and modern artwork.
Mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

HebHomes

Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Glasgow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black appliances, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Casa M

Elena Vacca Architetto

Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION-Ascot Vale

Joncol Building Services

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Vicort Reforma Tuset

Julen Esnal Photography

Reforma integral efectuada por la empresa Reformas Vicort en Barcelona. Fotografía: Julen Esnal Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Modern Küche

Mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Hamburg with dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink and black floor.

Paran Valley kitchen

Terracotta Studio

Photography by Jeff Herr
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Santa Cruz Mountains Residence

Geoffrey Holton and Associates - GHA

© Photography by M. Kibbey
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, concrete benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors and black floor.

Minnetonka Residence

ALTUS Architecture + Design

Ryan Siemers
Design ideas for a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances and black floor.

Monterey Modern

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

This lovely Monterey Modern style house on Royal Blvd in Glendale had a 1980’s kitchen without good light or access to the house’s outdoor spaces. To aggravate the flow of the house further, the driveway runs directly to the back of the house where the garage is located off of a motor court. Access to the house by family and friends was naturally happened through the backyard which forced them through a carport and around the side of the house to enter the kitchen directly. The kitchen has a new exit to the side yard and a set of french doors to a new deck. The location of the deck connects the formal living room with the kitchen through exterior spaces in a more immediate way than it is connected through the interior. To create a kitchen that could accomodate a family of cooks and in-kitchen dining, one of the requests of the Client, we combined the existing kitchen, an old utility room, and small breakfast room. The small utilitarian spaces of the original rooms were remade to feel and embrace a contemporary lifestyle, while also integrating seamlessly into the style and scale of this 1930’s vintage home. When working on a kitchen of this scale in a vintage home, we make sure to layer materials and forms into the design so it does not feel out of scale or modernist. The floors are blue slate herringbone and set the color tone for many of the other finishes. We used a quartzite with many of the same colors as the floor for the perimeter counters because of its durability and a light marble with flecks of blue and gold for the eat-in island. The wood on the inside of the windows and doors was stained blue. Cabinets are a combination of white oak and painted with brass screen fronts. The Client has wanted to save some built-in niches from the original breakfast room, but in the end it would have limited the design too much and so included two small radiused end cabinets, one in each cabinet finish.

Brighton Residential

Fish Design and Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island and black floor.

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.

Hamptons Dream Home

Cordony Group

Photo of a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink and Black Floor 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!