Large contemporary galley kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

French Country Kitchen in Buffalo Grove

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Art

Лиана Ни

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Nouvelle vie pour un appartement grenoblois

Lifestyle Decoration

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Grenoble with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic Victorian Remodel

Karen Kempf Interiors

Tricia Shay Photography, HB Designs LLC
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with with island, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Turner Mountain House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

The house is sited in the tree line at the edge of a rocky outcrop, and responds to sweeping eastern views of the valley below. The family cooks, eats, and hangs out together in a space with amazing eastern sunlight and a strong connection to the trees outside and the Piedmont landscape in the distance. A "personal touch" was high on the clients' wish-list—interiors of warm wood tones are accompanied by owner-crafted items, stained glass, cabinetry, railings and works of art. This humble sensibility is carried through on the exterior with simple board and batten siding, whitewash, and a rambling series of forms inspired by central Virginia agricultural architecture.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and blue cabinets.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Leymarie Gourdon, MAISON MONTREUIL

User

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

This white painted kitchen features a splash of color in the blue backsplash tile and reclaimed wood beams that add more character and a focal point to the entire kitchen.

Kitchens

Thomas D. Hurray Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement qui chante le sud - Projet Phillipe

Mon Concept Habitation

Le charme du Sud à Paris. Un projet de rénovation assez atypique...car il a été mené par des étudiants architectes ! Notre cliente, qui travaille dans la mode, avait beaucoup de goût et s’est fortement impliquée dans le projet. Un résultat chiadé au charme méditerranéen.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporain Cuisine

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula 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"

Miromesnil - Paris 8ème

Globaleo Bois

Mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

NC Countertops Projects

NC Countertops llc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Hilltop

Cushman Design Group

Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Inspiration for a country galley eat-in kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Barn Style House

Ambrose Custom Builders, Inc.

Country l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

KITCHEN

A-Z Vision Remodeling

We here at A-Z Vision Remodeling have embodied this dream by becoming one of the industry's top General Contractor leading the way in Roofing, Energy Efficiency Designs, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Large-Scale Renovations, Room Additions, Garage Conversions, ADU Conversions, Home Expansions and Extensions, and General Home Remodels simply from our unwavering workmanship

Kitchen with Black Benchtop and Yellow 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!