A light airy and functional kitchen with splashes of colour and texture. The perfect spot to cook, eat and entertain.
Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

750 2nd St. San Francisco

European Cabinets & Design Studios

This newly installed kitchen at 750 2nd St. in San Francisco features Italian-made dark oak and white lacquered glass cabinets from Aran Cucine's Erika collection. Integrated stainless steel appliances, cube range hood, gas cooktop, and Caesartsone quartz countertop.

Adams Lane Residence

Country Club Homes

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in New York with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink and copper benchtops.

Fire Tower Saloon Countertop and Cabinents

Brandner Design

The upper level Saloon Cabinets are nearly 12 foot tall cabinets made of reclaimed oak and custom antler pulls, providing a perfect bar for entertaining and plenty of storage. The rustic wood is paired with a copper sink integrated into the copper countertop, with a removable copper drying rack and matching outlet covers.

North Bondi Project

Minosa | Design Life Better

Design by Minosa Photography by Simon Kenny
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Mt. Tabor East

Square Deal Remodeling Co.

This house is owned by a couple of professional restaurateurs who were looking to replace their cramped old 50's kitchen. We began by removing a wall (in-line with the railing behind the range) separating the kitchen from the living room, allowing in spacious views of east Portland and Mt. Hood in the distance. In this cook's kitchen we designed a custom, restaurant grade stainless steel countertop with an integrated sink (left). Beautiful cherry cabinets with sleek brushed nickel hardware helped to take the space into the modern era. An integrated computer/office nook in the corner provides a place to look up the latest recipe. Photo By Nicks Photo Design

Prairie Modern Scullery

Oliver Max Inc.

Photos by Beth Singer Architecture/Build: Luxe Homes Design Build
Small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

家事導線のよい間取り

住工房株式会社

キッチンを中心に、左側には洗面・お風呂がまっすぐつながり、キッチンの右隣には大容量のパントリー。まっすぐ動くだけの家事ラクな動線を実現しました。
Inspiration for a scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Nagoya with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dada Model

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.ADADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.

Modern Kitchen

This is an example of a modern single-wall kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, stainless steel benchtops, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, ceramic floors, with island and brown floor.

Nouveau Bungalow - Phante

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

Organized Efficient Spaces for the Inner City Dwellers. 1 of 5 Floor Plans featured in the Nouveau Bungalow Line by Steven Allen Designs, LLC located in the out skirts of Garden Oaks. Features Nouveau Style Front Yard enclosed by a 8-10' fence + Sprawling Deck + 4 Panel Multi-Slide Glass Patio Doors + Designer Finishes & Fixtures + Quatz & Stainless Countertops & Backsplashes + Polished Concrete Floors + Textures Siding + Laquer Finished Interior Doors + Stainless Steel Appliances + Muli-Textured Walls & Ceilings to include Painted Shiplap, Stucco & Sheetrock + Soft Close Cabinet + Toe Kick Drawers + Custom Furniture & Decor by Steven Allen Designs, LLC. ***Check out https://www.nouveaubungalow.com for more details***

Arredamento Villa Cesano Maderno

Radice Arredamenti s.n.c

Cucina su misura in noce nero americano e laccato bianco lucido
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall separate kitchen in Milan with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Mr & Mrs Davis

Diane Berry Kitchens

This amazing old house was in need of something really special and by mixing a couple of antiques with modern dark Eggersmann units we have a real stand out kitchen that looks like no other we have ever done. What a joy to work with such a visionary client and on such a beautiful home.

Trocadéro

BAT & CO

Large contemporary open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Cambridge Road

IQ Glass UK

A narrow galley kitchen with glass extension at the rear. The glass extension is created from slim aluminium sliding doors with a structural glass roof above. The glass extension provides lots of natural light into the terrace home which has no side windows. A further frameless glass rooflight further into the kitchen extension adds more light.

向ヶ丘遊園の家

MEIJI HOMES　自由設計・自然素材の明治ホームズ

Design ideas for a modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Energy Efficiency Model Home

Mindful Designs, Inc.

Kitchen with island accent.
Photo of a contemporary separate kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen + Bath Artisans

Tim Odom, Master Kitchen + Bath Designer
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

アイアンフレームと無垢材のジャンクスタイル
Photo of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with an Integrated Sink and Dark Wood 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!