Kitchen Remodel (Recessed - Built In Pantry)

Photos by Scott Dubose www.scottdphotos.com
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen pantry in San Francisco with matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, multi-coloured splashback, dark wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Eclectic Kitchen

Design ideas for an eclectic separate kitchen in Burlington with wood benchtops, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback and black appliances.

Chiswick Home

Moretti Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, beige cabinets and black appliances.

Adorn Pendant Backsplash

Mosaic Loft

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, black appliances, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Kitchen and Island looking west toward drivecourt

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
Traditional kitchen in Burlington with wood benchtops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and black appliances.

Menlo Park Residence

Moroso Construction

Karin Payson A+D, Staprans Design, Matthew Millman Photography
Design ideas for a transitional separate kitchen in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances and wood benchtops.

Recent Projects

Elegant Bespoke Living

Large country kitchen in West Midlands with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, with island, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances and beige benchtop.

Michelow Residence

Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and black appliances.

Mulberry House

User

This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Hampshire with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen refurb

Hill Farm Furniture Ltd

effusive combination of colours and textures to create a characterful rustic kitchen, but with a distinctly up-to-date feel. With the family dining table taking centre stage, and recessed plinth units lining the walls, the end result is a sumptuously sprawling space that effortlessly combines modern conveniences with classic design. The bluey grey adds drama and depth, whilst the warming beige lifts the room and maximises light. We added Granite ‘Ivory Wave’ worktops for a mottled finish, with Britinannium knobs and cup handles. The pewter alloy gives a smooth, clean finish to the kitchen without dispersing too much of its rural radiance. https://www.hillfarmfurniture.co.uk/rural-radiance/ Photo: Chris Ashwin

Recent Work

Maciek Platek - Interior and Architecture

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black appliances, stainless steel cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and beige floor.

The Manse

Inside Story Photography

Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Magnificent Extension On Period Property

Opun

Full view of the breathtaking kitchen. A vintage wooden table is the centre point of the room and is surrounded by majestic bespoke chairs.
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances, beige floor, an integrated sink, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback and limestone floors.

Family Home

Philip Raymond Photography

Philip Raymond Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Shaker In-Frame Painted Kitchen in Bishops Sutton near Alresford, Hampshire.

BP Kitchens & Interiors

On one side you have a bank of tall units which is the main storage and cooker centre. In the centre behind the bespoke oak roller shutter is the Budds breakfast centre. The coffee machine, toaster and a small sink with Quooker kettle tap is all housed within this compact area that can be closed off when not in use. Either side of that is two top of the range Siemens single ovens, a steam oven, compact microwave and oven as well as two warming drawers. Capping off the tall units is a full height, fully integrated fridge (RHS) and freezer (LHS). Photo credit: Mark Johnson.

Case Study 9

Hutton Kitchens

Photo of a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Essex with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchens

Gail Marsden Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Manchester with grey cabinets, with island, white benchtop, mirror splashback, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, marble floors and grey floor.

Recent Work

Maciek Platek - Interior and Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black appliances, with island, brown floor and beige cabinets.

The Malt House

ARB Architecture - Chartered Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Private Residence I

Rugo Stone, LLC

Honed Calacatta Marble countertop Photography by Alex Jamison
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and black appliances.

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!