Design ideas for an expansive traditional kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, beaded inset cabinets, black appliances and brown floor.

North Shore Residence

Wade Weissmann Architecture

An expansive arched window floods the kitchen with light while the dark wood french doors bring the outdoors in.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black appliances and with island.

Tamhere Kitchen

Mal Corboy Design

Base of the island again featured recessed panels and finished in Resene Quarter Friar Grey. Lighting over the island is Tom Dixon - Melt. Photography by Kallan MacLeod

The Peckham Rye Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

Photo Credit: Country Living Magazine
Traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, painted wood floors, with island, distressed cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, black splashback, metal splashback and black appliances.

Jalan Pari Kikis

Fide Living Pte Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances and with island.

Chateau Napoli

JMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors

Kitchen. Photography by Tim Gibbons.
Photo of a traditional separate kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mr and Mrs McIver

Diane Berry Kitchens

Central photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary kitchen in Manchester with grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, flat-panel cabinets, multiple islands and grey floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, travertine floors, with island, white floor, an undermount sink, white cabinets and black appliances.

NET ZERO LUXURY HOME

TIMBERWORX CUSTOM HOMES

Gillian Jackson
Mediterranean kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Extension & Refurbishment

Steyn Studio

Richard Chivers
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops and porcelain floors.

Milson's Point, Sydney

Mal Corboy Design

This kitchen is part of a renovation of an upmarket penthouse which has uninterrupted views of the harbour. In keeping with the luxurious surroundings, I used glass gloss lacquered cabinets, black Wolfe appliances, New York marble for the bench tops and a light box feature in the island.I covered the walls with mosaic tiles to add to the opulent feel. The splash back I used antique mirror. Photography by Kallan MacLeod

Kitchen with 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!