This is an example of a large country kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen

Porth Architects, Ltd.

The kitchen, with large semicircular dining area at islnad and butcher block lazy susan. Roger Wade photo
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

Design ideas for a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

Turner Design Firm

Expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with stainless steel benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a triple-bowl sink, metallic splashback, multiple islands, grey floor and black benchtop.

Historic Remodel- Fresh Family Kitchen

Shannon Ggem Design

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Complete kitchen renovation - Ferny Hills

Carlyle Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laurelhurst Tudor

Ore Studios

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Historic Remodel- Fresh Family Kitchen

Shannon Ggem Design

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bernal Heights Sustainable Kitchen

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of stacked cabinet with dentil crown molding.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Tonos oscuros con distribución en forma de U: tres ambientes en uno

Cafran Cocinas

Hoy os presentamos un nuevo proyecto en tono oscuro realizado por Cafran, se trata de una cocina de concepto abierto en forma de U compartiendo espacio con el salón y el comedor. A pesar de ello, observamos como todo el conjunto se encuentra en perfecta armonía y cada ambiente está bien definido en su función. Pocos clientes apuestan por una cocina oscura, en este caso han podido atreverse sin dar lugar a equívoco. Ésta disfruta de una gran cantidad de luz gracias a su ubicación privilegiada, los grandes ventanales y la inexistencia de obstáculos arquitectónicos, lo que permite que fluya de forma homogénea por todos los rincones de la misma. El mobiliario y la encimera El mobiliario en esta ocasión es el modelo Ak_Project de nuestro fabricante Arrital en el acabado Fénix NTM color negro, este acabado absorbe mejor que ninguno la luz resaltando una cocina oscura y mate. Si no conoces este innovador material con todas sus múltiples ventajas como su acción anti-huellas y su nanotecnología aplicada, haz clic aquí para saber más. Para la totalidad de la encimera así como el revestimiento anti salpicaduras, tenemos un elegante Dekton en el acabado Sirius de la colección DK SOLID con 2 cm de grosor, lo que otorga mucha robustez a la pieza. Sirius es de un tono negro oscuro continuo y profundo, en el podemos apreciar ciertas protuberancias que nos evocan a una piedra de origen natural. Esta cocina es casi monocromática excepto por el detalle de la barra imitación madera en un tono marrón ceniza y veteado, esta vez de la casa Baido. Los electrodomésticos y la zona de aguas Para los electrodomésticos se han decantado por la marca Siemens, comenzamos por la campana de techo modelo LF259RB51 que permite la comodidad de no ininterrumpir las vistas desde la ventana que se enfrenta a la placa vitrocerámica. Además, dispone de una potente iluminación LED, mando a distancia para su control y por supuesto no menos importante, un eficaz sistema de aspiración perimetral que libra a la estancia de malos olores. Para la placa de inducción tenemos el modelo EU631BJB2E con tres zonas de cocción. En la columna de horno y microondas en acabado cristal negro oscuro, encontramos el modelo HB42AR555E y para el microondas el modelo HF12G764. El conjunto de frigorífico modelo KS36VVI30 y el congelador GS36NVI30 en acero inoxidable hacen juego con la campana extractora y rompen un poco la monotonía del color negro oscuro, aportando un aire muy industrial. La equipación de esta cocina no podía estar completa sin un lavavajillas, este se encuentra integrado y es igualmente de la casa Siemens, modelo SN636X05ME. En la zona de aguas tenemos un fregadero de Veravent modelo Kios en acero inoxidable, a juego con el grifo modelo Pia. También tenemos accesorios variados de la casa Coggi como puede ser el enchufe doble incrustado en la misma encimera de la isla en color negro, integrándose a la perfección con toda la cocina. Esperamos que os haya gustado este proyecto tanto como a nosotros.

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Peden & Pringle Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Gold Coast Kitchen

Benvenuti and Stein

Transitional style light and dark stained cabinetry is the focal point of this modern kitchen design. Sleek black quartzite countertop, unique pendant lights and white porcelain backsplash complete the look. Photography by Norman Sizemore

THE WOOD

User

オーナールームダイニングキッチン。床をグレーの磁器質タイル、天井を木質系不燃パネルで仕上げ、高級感のある内部空間をつくりだしています。北側には大開口を設け、明るく開放感のある室内としています。キッチンの面材は突板（トリュフビーチ）を採用。独特の素材感を持つトリュフの質感を最大限活かせるよう、天板はブラックのセラミックストーンとしています。ダイニングテーブルは設けず、収納式のベンチと、シンク前のカウンターで食事をとるスタイル。調理中も会話の弾むようなコの字型のキッチンです。 Photo by 海老原一己／Grass Eye Inc

Luxuriöse XXL-Wohnküche in Symbiose mit Wohn- und Esszimmer

Tischlerei und Küchenwerkstatt Marten

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

apartment AW in Berlin Kreuzberg, Architektur by Jacqueline Pehlemann

studiocape

schwarze Einbauküche vom Tischler. Akzente durch Messingkanten
Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Cozy Kitchen in St. Paul

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

White cabinetry, black soapstone countertops and a pop of color in this traditional kitchen Photo by Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Darling Point

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Photo of an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Kitchen looking toward dining/living space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor, wood, green splashback and glass tile splashback.

Wellington Court

Graham Atkins-Hughes Photography

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, marble floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Фото кухни реализованного проекта квартиры ЖК "Центральный".

Студия дизайна Елены и Ярослава Алдошиных

Mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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!