Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, white floor and white benchtop.

1926 Kitchen remodel with waterfall counter top

Murphy Bros. Design | Build | Remodel

Full Overlay, Rift White Oak front panel conceals Subzero drawer-style refrigerator/freezer.
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

Bloomington Flansburgh House

Susan Yeley Homes

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Duncairn Lane Bray

Culligan Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Les Hogues

CP Design Interieur

Les niches ouvertes apportent la couleur chaleureuse du chêne cognac et allègent visuellement le bloc de colonnes qui aurait été trop massif si entièrement fermé!

Mesa Modern: Modernism Week Featured Home

LIVDEN Designs

March 2020 marked the launch of LIVDEN, a curated line of innovative decorative tiles made from 60-100% recycled materials. In the months leading up to our launch, we were approached by Palm Springs design firm, Juniper House, for a collaboration on one of the featured homes of 2020 Modernism Week, the Mesa Modern. The LUNA series in the Medallion color on 12x12 Crystallized Terrazzo tile was featured as the main kitchen's backsplash. The LUNA was paired with matte black cabinetry, brass hardware, and custom mid-century lighting installations. The main kitchen was packed with color, texture and modern design elements.

Brunswick Renovation & Addition

DOOD Studio

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen pantry in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Ivy Lane House

Cumulus Studio

In the case of the Ivy Lane residence, the al fresco lifestyle defines the design, with a sun-drenched private courtyard and swimming pool demanding regular outdoor entertainment. By turning its back to the street and welcoming northern views, this courtyard-centred home invites guests to experience an exciting new version of its physical location. A social lifestyle is also reflected through the interior living spaces, led by the sunken lounge, complete with polished concrete finishes and custom-designed seating. The kitchen, additional living areas and bedroom wings then open onto the central courtyard space, completing a sanctuary of sheltered, social living.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

Expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rice House, Richmond, VA

Sagart Studio

poliformdc.com
Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white benchtop.

Darlinghurst

David Parsons Architect

Design ideas for a small l-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

La tendance déco "nature" mise à l'honneur - Projet Malte

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce projet est un bel exemple de la tendance « nature » repérée au salon Maison & Objet 2020. Ainsi on y retrouve des palettes de couleurs nudes : beige, crème et sable. Autre palette nature, les verts tendres de la salle de bain. Les nuances de vert lichen, d’eau et de sauge viennent ainsi donner de la profondeur et de la douceur à la cabine de douche. Les matériaux bruts sont également au rendez-vous pour accentuer le côté « green » du projet. Le bois sous toutes ses teintes, le terrazzo aux éclats caramels au sol ou encore les fibres tissées au niveau des luminaires. Tous ces éléments font du projet Malte un intérieur zen, une véritable invitation à la détente.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

La conjugaison du fonctionnel et de l'esthétique, 45m² à Paris

Ameo Concept

Cet appartement de 45m² typiquement parisien se caractérise par une disposition en étoile où l’ensemble des volumes se parent de lumière naturelle. Entre essences de bois et marbre, les matériaux nobles y sont à l’honneur afin de créer un intérieur esthétique et fonctionnel. De nombreux agencements sur mesure viennent organiser les espaces : Dans la pièce de vie, la musique prend une place centrale où platines et collection de vinyles créent le lien entre le salon et la salle à manger. La chambre s’est quant à elle vu reconfigurée avec un accès direct à la salle d’eau devenue attenante, sans oublier le grand linéaire dressing en faisant un espace optimisé et épuré. Une rénovation complète intemporelle et sophistiquée pour ce grand deux pièces !

Küche Midcentury Modern Optik Anbau

Villa Haller Interior Styling

Anbau von eine Küche von 24m2 Midcentury Stil mit Walnussfurnier und Vintage-Details.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury galley separate kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine Barbapapa

Studio Couleur

Cuisine rose et aspect bois, fermée par une verrière. Plan de travail et crédence en quartz Calacatta gold. Coloris de cette cuisine Studio Couleur : - Façades de cuisine : Barbapapa et Oslo - Poignées : Miles couleur pêche pastel

Annandale House

HBH Joinery

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rinnovare con poche mosse una cucina

Studio Majo di Ennio Silvestri

Abbiamo fatto fare dal falegname alcuni elementi per integrare ed allineare le ante dei pensili di questa cucina per svecchiare i colori e le forme.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Venice with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

wissioming rd, bethesda

Sagart Studio

poliformdc.com
Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, terrazzo floors, multiple islands, white floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Appliances and Terrazzo Floors 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!