This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Freddy's House

Light House Architecture & Science

Small scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Hamilton Project

Popham Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Design in Perth

Elementi Concept

Large industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Pine House

Bryant Alsop Architects

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, brown floor and vaulted.

Urban Oasis

Elegant in Design

From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

Kingsland Villa - Kitchen

The English Tapware Company

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Arcardia

Clairville Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black benchtop and grey floor.

Sylvania

Clinton Built Pty Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

BESPOKE HOME

In Vogue Kitchens & Joinery

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Curved Ceiling

Minosa | Design Life Better

Design is a direct response to architecture and the home owner. It sshould take on all of the challenges, lifes functionality issues to create a space that is highly functional and incredibly beautiful. The curved ceiling was born out of the three structural beams that could not be moved; these beams sat at 2090mm from the finished floor and really dominated the room. Downlights would have just made the room feel smaller, it was imperative to us to try and increase the ceiling height, to raise the roof so to speak!

Turner Street Project

Sourced Styling Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Toorak Rd South Yarra - Apartment Renovation

e+mc2

#DreamKitchen
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

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Tassie Cabinets

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rule Addition

Lurie Concepts

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Killarra Ave, Camberwell

Clancy Constructions

Design ideas for a kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Coolum Residence

zooi design

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

Calabash Residence

HomeImage - Property Photography

Open Plan Kitchen
This is an example of a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with with island, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Merinda Farm - Palmwoods

Accord Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, black appliances and black benchtop.

Cremorne: Unit Renovation NSW 2090

The Renovation Broker

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen with 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!