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.

Formal white kitchen with blue island - Mullet Cabinet

Mullet Cabinet

Designed by Vince Mullet and Duane Miller - Mullet Cabinet
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Cleveland with black benchtop.

Shaker Grey

Glenvale Kitchens

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and black benchtop.

Camas Soul | Camas Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Walnut kitchen cabinets and millwork, glossy green tiles, and leathered granite countertops define this midcentury modern kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Finished & Ongoing projects, Scottsdale, AZ

Bayside Home Improvement LLC

In this beautifully crafted home, the living spaces blend contemporary aesthetics with comfort, creating an environment of relaxed luxury. As you step into the living room, the eye is immediately drawn to the panoramic view framed by the floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which seamlessly integrate the outdoors with the indoors. The serene backdrop of the ocean sets a tranquil scene, while the modern fireplace encased in elegant marble provides a sophisticated focal point. The kitchen is a chef's delight with its state-of-the-art appliances and an expansive island that doubles as a breakfast bar and a prepping station. White cabinetry with subtle detailing is juxtaposed against the marble backsplash, lending the space both brightness and depth. Recessed lighting ensures that the area is well-lit, enhancing the reflective surfaces and creating an inviting ambiance for both cooking and social gatherings. Transitioning to the bathroom, the space is a testament to modern luxury. The freestanding tub acts as a centerpiece, inviting relaxation amidst a spa-like atmosphere. The walk-in shower, enclosed by clear glass, is accentuated with a marble surround that matches the vanity top. Well-appointed fixtures and recessed shelving add both functionality and a sleek aesthetic to the bathroom. Each design element has been meticulously selected to provide a sanctuary of sophistication and comfort. This home represents a marriage of elegance and pragmatism, ensuring that each room is not just a sight to behold but also a space to live and create memories in.

納入事例：集いのL型キッチン

キッチンハウス

Photo of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cleveland Park Renovation

MPR Architecture

Kitchen with eat-in banquette
Design ideas for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and medium hardwood floors.

Black and White

JCP Construction Company, LLC

This is an example of an eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Mid Century Glam

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

The lift-up cabinets making cooking so easy.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dos Gatos Flores

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen & Bathroom

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Light Green Custom Inset Kitchen With Virginia Mist Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Renovated kitchen with Custom Amish cabinetry in Evergreen Fog paint. Inset doors with beaded face frames and exposed antique brass hinges. Virginia Mist granite in honed finish also featured. Kitchen design and cabinetry by Village Home Stores for Budd Creek Homes.

A Curved Wood Hood in a Refreshing Kitchen Design

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

This alluring kitchen design features Dura Supreme Cabinetry’s Reese Inset door style in our Dove painted finish through the majority of the design. The kitchen island and the interior of the glass cabinetry incorporate the Avery door style in a Coriander stain on Quarter-Sawn White Oak and black metal accent doors in the Aluminum Framed Style #1 with the matte black Onyx finish. A modern, curved hood in the Black paint creates a beautiful focal point above the cooktop. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: https://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochures/ Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: https://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochures Want to become a Dura Supreme Dealer? Go to: https://www.durasupreme.com/become-a-cabinet-dealer-request-form/

Space, Storage, and Style Upgrades

Meadowlark Design+Build

A ground floor remodel creating larger, more functional rooms without increasing the property's actual size. Meadowlark incorporated custom cabinetry solutions that not only added to the flow of the rooms but also added storage and purpose.

Lofty Ambitions

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This project was a gut renovation of a loft on Park Ave. South in Manhattan – it’s the personal residence of Andrew Petronio, partner at KA Design Group. Bilotta Senior Designer, Jeff Eakley, has worked with KA Design for 20 years. When it was time for Andrew to do his own kitchen, working with Jeff was a natural choice to bring it to life. Andrew wanted a modern, industrial, European-inspired aesthetic throughout his NYC loft. The allotted kitchen space wasn’t very big; it had to be designed in such a way that it was compact, yet functional, to allow for both plenty of storage and dining. Having an island look out over the living room would be too heavy in the space; instead they opted for a bar height table and added a second tier of cabinets for extra storage above the walls, accessible from the black-lacquer rolling library ladder. The dark finishes were selected to separate the kitchen from the rest of the vibrant, art-filled living area – a mix of dark textured wood and a contrasting smooth metal, all custom-made in Bilotta Collection Cabinetry. The base cabinets and refrigerator section are a horizontal-grained rift cut white oak with an Ebony stain and a wire-brushed finish. The wall cabinets are the focal point – stainless steel with a dark patina that brings out black and gold hues, picked up again in the blackened, brushed gold decorative hardware from H. Theophile. The countertops by Eastern Stone are a smooth Black Absolute; the backsplash is a black textured limestone from Artistic Tile that mimics the finish of the base cabinets. The far corner is all mirrored, elongating the room. They opted for the all black Bertazzoni range and wood appliance panels for a clean, uninterrupted run of cabinets. Designer: Jeff Eakley with Andrew Petronio partner at KA Design Group. Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

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Nordpil-arkitekter

Midcentury galley kitchen in Aarhus with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Rupen

Etch Design Group

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Black and Alder Kitchen

CabAve

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

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!