A Clawson Architects Clawson Cabinets Collaboration--The 60 inch Blue Star range in graphite with stainless and brass accents has a custom hood in a matching graphite finish with stainless strapping and brass accents. This set up with pot filler and the BlueStar Salamander Broiler does not go unnoticed or unused. It is truly a pleasure to work with those who love to use their kitchens! Custom hood designed by Clawson Cabinets

Richmond home

Jasmine McClelland Design

A stunning kitchen design incorporated awkward ceiling heights by suspending black steel shelving, using bold stone for benchtop and under bench, hidden pantry and a useful glassware storage space. The end result has been perfect for home cooking and entertaining.

Valley View Double Island

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

This kitchen was created for two very keen home cooks who live on a beautiful acreage property in Main Ridge, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The original kitchen in this space was a u-shape layout and had limited preparation space for the homeowners. In this new kitchen design the layout was completely re-thought and two island benches were created. As part of this redesign, what used to be a walk-in-pantry was opened up to create an appliance nook and extra drawer storage. This kitchen easily accommodates two cooks at the same time and the homeowners are now able to face the dining area and interact with their guests while cooking.

Palm Springs Warm Modern Kitchen

Allred Collaborative

Our bespoke white island embodies both storage efficiency and dining versatility, featuring an extended built-in oak top that transforms into a spacious dining table. Crafted with precision, internal counterweights ensure seamless movement, offering a dynamic centerpiece that effortlessly adapts to your culinary and entertaining needs.

Green

Jag Kitchens

With a carefully executed choice of colour to provide a true feature point in the some what monochromatic home. With ultra rich cote de’zure marble tops, such a stunning contrast to this open plan living space oozing drama and a sense of quirkiness. A simple yet highly functional and timeless design.

NEW BUILD: Doonan House

SX Constructions

Angus Martin Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Kitchens

Kaelo

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Peachtree City Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Scandi-Asian Fusion

Sola Kitchens

One wowee kitchen! Designed for a family with Sri-Lankan and Singaporean heritage, the brief for this project was to create a Scandi-Asian styled kitchen. The design features ‘Skog’ wall panelling, straw bar stools, open shelving, a sofia swing, a bar and an olive tree.

Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach

Moda Interiors

The previous kitchen was completely demolished and the space was reconfigured. The door to the right is new and now contains a laundry/scullery room. Previous access to the laundry room was via the left door.

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.

Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

B70a - Hamburg Blankenese

EMMA B. HOME

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Hamburg with pink cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Safari House

Kleinsmith Custom Homes

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Queenstown Stunner

Trends Kitchens

This Queenstown home features Trends Kitchens joinery throughout, including all storage, robes, a bar and a coffee station. The kitchen boasts a spectacular stone benchtop, with battened American Oak to the underside of the curved island. The negative details feature a brass laminate detail to tie in the marble in the stone, alongside the stunning Archant Berkley handles.

Kitchen and Kitchen extension Kew

Kitchens By Holloways

South West London kitchen & kitchen extension.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop and coffered.

The Emily

Mulberry Builders LLC

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Carman Drive

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Modern white oak and blue painted custom cabinets
Expansive contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances and brown floor.

Black & Oak Shaker

ARTEZIA European Cabinetry | Design Studio

Textured Oak and black in a classic Shaker style panel. New for 2019.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Кухня ул. Живописная

J-UNO

Единственный минус в том, что если вы открыли холодильник и тут же закрыли, то выполнить повторное открытие сможете не раньше, чем через 3-4 секунды. Специалисты J-UNO остались очень довольны полученным результатом. Мы всегда выступаем за инновационные решения, используем только качественные материалы и фурнитуру. Рассказываем дизайнеру и заказчику обо всех их свойствах и даем ценные рекомендации по эксплуатации изделий. Решение всегда остается за клиентом. Подводя итоги, мы хотим еще раз выразить огромную благодарность Стениной Анастасии за доверие, проявленное к нашей компании и возможность реализовать интересный проект. Мы рекомендуем ее как креативного дизайнера с утонченным вкусом и собственным оригинальным подходом к любым пожеланиям заказчика.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Multi-Coloured 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!