Bluff House kitchen. Photography: Auhaus Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Ballet en Blanc et Bois : Une Cuisine Lumineuse Sublimée par ses Carreaux.

Dream Up Habitat

Bienvenue dans une cuisine éclatante où la fusion du blanc immaculé et du bois chaleureux crée une atmosphère invitant à la convivialité. Les accents naturels se marient parfaitement avec l'élégance du carrelage en ciment, ajoutant une touche d'authenticité artisanale. Chaque détail de cet espace respire la modernité tout en préservant une ambiance chaleureuse, faisant de cette cuisine un lieu où la fonctionnalité rencontre le raffinement esthétique. Découvrez une symphonie visuelle où la lumière, la texture et le design se conjuguent pour créer une expérience culinaire unique.

Black Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

JASMIN REESE INTERIORS

Photography by Michael Alan Kaskel
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wallace Road, Ranui

The Joneses Limited

Kitchen-dining area in a small, newly renovated Auckland home staged by Vision Home.
Small contemporary eat-in kitchen in Auckland with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Appartement Rue Mathurin Régnier

BOsens

Pour cette cuisine entièrement rénovée par notre équipe, nous avons fait les plans 2D et 3D, une proposition de choix de matériaux. Ensuite nos artisans ont refait; les faux plafonds,la plomberie, l'électricité et ont fait la totalité du montage de la cuisine en optimisant, d'apres les plans, tous les espaces (surtout dans les angles du fond de la pièce).

Blairgowrie Home - Coastal Living

Studio Tom

Derek Swalwell
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, with island, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

MERIDIAN

JEN BRANNON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Open kitchen with white oak walls, matte black flat cabinets, carrera and soapstone counters and polished concrete floors.
Inspiration for a country open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and white benchtop.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Small industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, cork floors, grey cabinets, black appliances, grey benchtop and cement tile splashback.

Exotic African Morumbi Granitr

Granite Division Inc.

Mel Lanier
Photo of a country kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and no island.

Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch

J.S. Brown & Co.

A tiny kitchen and large unused dining room were combined to create a welcoming, eat in kitchen with the addition of a powder room, and space left for the doggies.

Cortworth Road - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, black cabinets, black appliances, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback and cement tile splashback.

Stanmore home

Such Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white floor.

Pine Street Residence

Brickworks Building Products

This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with black cabinets, marble benchtops, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and brown floor.

Вернадского

Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and brown floor.

Great Britain Apartments

Globarch Group Design&Architecture

Small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Southpark Renovation

Kingswood Custom Homes

Cambria Britannica Quartz Walker Zanger cafe subway tile Cement Atlas Tile behind Range ILVE range
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Expansive transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor, white benchtop, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback and terrazzo floors.

Kennington House

R2 Studio Architects

The kitchen as the heart of the house is a comfortable space not just for cooking but for everyday family life. Materials avoid bland white surfaces and create a positive haptic experience through robust materials and finishes. Photo: Andy Stagg

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Black Appliances 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!