Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Perth with black cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback and window splashback.

Dream Kitchen Design with White Oak Cabinets

Boxwood Avenue

This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak custom cabinetry. This dining room design is complete with a custom floating brass bistro bar and gorgeous brass light fixture.

Modern Chic

The Couture Haus Interior Design

Modern kitchen in modern farmhouse. Taj Mahal countertops and glass display cabinets
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ranch Renovation - Kitchen

Paxton Place Design

From the reclaimed brick flooring to the butcher block countertop on the island, this remodeled kitchen has everything a farmhouse desires. The range wall was the main focal point in this updated kitchen design. Hand-painted Tabarka terra-cotta tile creates a patterned wall that contrasts the white walls and beige cabinetry. Copper wall sconces and a custom painted vent hood complete the look, connecting to the black granite countertop on the perimeter cabinets and the oil rubbed bronze hardware. To finish out the farmhouse look, a shiplapped ceiling was installed.

Lewisham Kitchen

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A warm and very welcoming kitchen extension in Lewisham creating this lovely family and entertaining space with some beautiful bespoke features. The smooth shaker style lay on cabinet doors are painted in Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, and the double height kitchen island, finished in stunning Sensa Black Beauty stone with seating on one side, cleverly conceals the sink and tap along with a handy pantry unit and drinks cabinet.

Highlands Provincial

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Full kitchen remodel including framing changes, island, Shaker cabinets, Butcher block countertop, lighting, appliances, and countertops.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Window Wall with Marble Sink

KraftMaster Renovations

Marble farmhouse sink is highlighted on this window wall with pendant accent lighting.
Photo of a small u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor 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.

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.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

Small eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

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Amy Pearson Design

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Wimbledon Village House

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Small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen on Trent

GO Kitchens & Interiors

White Marsh shaker door style wood cabinets with black granite countertops and a custom wood island.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black and White Kitchen - Hillsboro

Adapt Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen remodel, u-shaped with island featuring white shaker cabinets, black granite and quartz countertops, marble mosaic backsplash with black hardware, induction cooktop and paneled hood. Cabinet Finishes: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Wall Color: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Perimeter Countertop: Pental Quartz "Absolute Black Granite Honed" Island Countertop: Pental Quartz "Arezzo" Backsplash: Bedrosians "White Cararra Marble Random Linear Mosaic"

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Anastasia Kovalchuk

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Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Appliances & Finish Paint / Co

ING Construction

Mt. Washington, CA - Complete Kitchen Remodel Installation of the flooring, cabinets/cupboards, countertops, appliances, tiled backsplash. windows and and fresh paint to finish.

Cottonwood Traditional Home

Kyle Aiken

Traditional Cottonwood Utah Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Colorado Condo

Skelly Build

Sophie Epton Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, black appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Ranch

Laura Medicus Interiors

This Denver ranch house was a traditional, 8’ ceiling ranch home when I first met my clients. With the help of an architect and a builder with an eye for detail, we completely transformed it into a Mid-Century Modern fantasy. Photos by sara yoder

Kitchen with Granite Benchtops 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!