This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Leipzig with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor, black benchtop and coffered.

French Country Kitchen

Eisenbrandt Companies

The most elegant, cozy, quaint, french country kitchen in the heart of Roland Park. Simple shaker-style white cabinets decorated with a mix of lacquer gold latches, knobs, and ring pulls. Custom french-cafe-inspired hood with an accent of calacattta marble 3x6 subway tile. A center piece of the white Nostalgie Series 36 Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range with Natural Gas and 5 Sealed Brass Burners to pull all the gold accents together. Small custom-built island wrapped with bead board and topped with a honed Calacatta Vagli marble with ogee edges. Black ocean honed granite throughout kitchen to bring it durability, function, and contrast!

Spanish Oaks Luxury Black & White Modern Kitchen

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Modern luxury black and white kitchen by darash design, custom snow white high gloss lacquered no-handles cabinets with railings, covered refrigerator, paneled stainless steel appliances, black granite countertop kitchen island, wood floors and stainless steel undermount sink, high arc faucet, lightings, black lamp light fixtures, and black bar stool chairs furniture.

Midtown, Houston/ Townhouse

Encore Interior Designs

Contemporary kitchen with breakfast room dining and Island
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in a Log Home

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Spice drawer storage galore! Under cabinet lighting, power and charging, all up high for a clean backsplash. Soft grey cabinets, soapstone c-tops, and a marble backsplash. The apron front sink has a farmhouse feel but the appliances are all modern. A nook for a TV and a knife block pull-out for everyday use.

Warmth & Comfort in a New Home

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

Moving from the country to town, these homeowners wanted a little different take on their new build home, with all the warmth and comfort.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Arrowhead Farmhouse

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.

LUXURY WORK STATIONS

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Sanctuary

User

Modern galley kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

Cuisine Bois plan de travail Noir - Chaponay

SCHOTT CUISINES

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Lyon with an integrated sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Forest Lake Renovation

YAMINI DESIGNS

A family friendly kitchen renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Holland

Signature Innovations LLC

Comforting yet beautifully curated, soft colors and gently distressed wood work craft a welcoming kitchen. The coffered beadboard ceiling and gentle blue walls in the family room are just the right balance for the quarry stone fireplace, replete with surrounding built-in bookcases. 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection Tuscany edge hand scraped medium distressed in Stone Grey Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Mac-a-vista lake home

ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam, timber, vaulted, quartzite benchtops, marble splashback and panelled appliances.

Mid-Mod Mojo

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a midcentury open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Arbor Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Rich deep brown tones of walnut and chocolate, finished with a subtle wire brush. A classic color range that is comfortable in both traditional and modern designs. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Pacific

First Stop Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Flipping Fairmount

Curated by Castles

Small transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Дом для работы

АР-КА бюро - Илона Болейшиц, Игорь Орлов

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed and flat-panel cabinets.

Berkeley Kitchen

Doolittle Design Co.

Modern kitchen located in Berkeley, CA featuring laminated drawer fronts and vertical grain Douglas fir woodwork.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs 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!