Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Historic Central Remodel

AFT Construction

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, glass-front cabinets, white splashback and panelled appliances.

Sharon, MA

Latitude Architecture

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Inlaid marble tiles for kitchen interiors | Rosemary by Stacey Cohen Design

Lithos Design

A timeless kitchen design where gold details combine with mixing materials to create an elevated look where our "tangram patchwork" inlaid design was chosen as an elegant and luxurious blacksplash standing out for its geometries and soft colors. Discover our "tangram patchwork" marble wall covering from the "Opus" collection. https://bit.ly/LD_Tangram_pjhz A project by: Stacey Cohen Design http://staceycohendesign.com/ Project details: Rosemary - Toronto Design: Stacey Cohen Design Pictures courtesy of Stacey Cohen Design All rights reserved

The Mill House Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a large country kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, terra-cotta floors, with island, brown floor, glass-front cabinets and black benchtop.

Mountain rustic

Black Rock Design | Build

Beautiful remodel of this mountainside home. We recreated and designed this remodel of the kitchen adding these wonderful weathered light brown cabinets, wood floor, and beadboard ceiling. Large windows on two sides of the kitchen outstanding natural light and a gorgeous mountain view.

Sky Ranch Kitchen & Living Areas

Lea Biermann Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tarzana Ranch

Pamela Sandall Design

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Atrium Windows Products & Projects

Inspire Design Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and black benchtop.

Cuisine ouverte - Garches

Ouvrage

Cette cuisine est toute neuve alors qu'elle semble pourtant avoir toujours existé. Nous avons allégé au maximum l'aménagement en partie haute, optant pour un seul module vitré qui reprend les codes des cuisines d'antan avec son vitrage armé. Aux meubles de cuisine noirs, les professionnelles proposent une crédence en zellige claire posée à la verticale et jusqu'au plafond, afin de donner la hauteur de la pièce.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Chewuch

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, concrete floors, with island and black benchtop.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Goals for the kitchen: Create a statement. The island is adorned with Bently quartz from Cambria. It steered each selection of the kitchen from the black chevron backlash to the gold bamboo-look pendants. The appliances coordinate with the black and gold finishes as well, the JennAir range’s is dressed in brass bezel accents and the stainless-steel apron-front sink is brushed with a brass decorative front.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Historic Campbell Building - Industrial Modern Kitchen

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartments have always been popular and they seem to require a particular type of styled kitchen. This loft space has embraced the industrial feel with original tin exposed ceilings. The polish of the granite wall and the sleek matching granite countertops provide a welcome contrast in this industrial modern kitchen. Adding the elements of natural wood drawers inside the island is just one of the distinguished statement pieces inside the historic building apartment loft space.

Restoration Hardware Inspired Kitchen, Fairmont, WV 2018

Davis Kitchen & Tile

Showplace Cabinets in Hickory- Rockport Gray Finish with Penndleton Door; Silestone Calypso Quartz Kitchen Tops w/ undermount Stainless Steel Sink; Pfister Pull Down Tuscan Bronze Kitchen Faucet; Topcu 3x6 Tumbled Philadelphia Travertine backsplash tile; TopKnobs Arendal Pull in Rust & Flat Faced Knob in Rust

Historic 200 Year-Old Renovation

Hallmark Building Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

The Artesia

CarsonSpeer Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Gordonston Classic Kitchen

Ellsworth Design Build

Breakfast seating was a must for the client and Jamestown Designer Kitchens delivered. This two seater breakfast bar with woven rush counter stools is a great spot for a cup of coffee. Curves are peppered throughout this side of the kitchen, as well, seen in the stool backs, curved crown molding, custom table legs, even the hood got in on the action. Custom cabinetry designed and provided by Jamestown Designer Kitchens. Photos by Richard Leo Johnson, Atlantic Archives

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Black 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!