Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Eckscheibe

Chiemsee Öfen e. K.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

CASTLE BLACK

Studio Sven

Eclectic galley kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Apartment by A Design Co.

Yash R Jain

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Chennai with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lynwood Barn

Reflections | Studio

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in West Midlands with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mayview Renovation

Alair Homes High Country

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Wood Glen

Timeless Interiors

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rörstrandsgatan

Stylingbolaget

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, no island, black benchtop, an undermount sink, white splashback, black appliances and black floor.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Solar Barn - Custom Renovated Kitchen

Woodhull of Maine

This custom and modern kitchen was built into an existing barn to renovate the living space. Trent Bell Photography
This is an example of a country single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Kitchens

Seaton Frank Wood Studio LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, brown floor and black benchtop.

Murrells Inlet Home

CHD Interiors

Beach style l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Mountain Contemporary

Avant Building Group

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen Makeover

Drury Design

A low bay window and a second unnecessary door to the backyard limited options for reworking the layout. The solution was to replace the window with a new unit that would offer a great spot for a new farm sink. Eliminating the unused back door enabled us to locate a large new pantry and fridge in its place. (A second door to the backyard remained intact). Connecting the kitchen to the dining room was also a priority. A wide new cased opening makes the dining and kitchen flow beautifully, allowing the cook to chat with guests. New gourmet appliances and a large island offer all the amenities an avid cook could want. On the seating side of the island, lap drawers keep school supplies handy. A tall “between the studs” cabinet offers dedicated storage for kids snacks and a handy spot for mail and school info, so the counters stay free of papers. A charging drawer also helps keep the kitchen tidy. The palette for the new kitchen features fresh white perimeter cabinets, with a contrasting dark stained island, open shelves, and custom hood. The homeowners could not be happier with their new kitchen, which has gone from almost unusable to being the true heart of their home!

Ggem Design Co Kitchens

Shannon Ggem Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Aspen Creek North | Fall 2019

Tim Perry Photography

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Catalina Plus Model

Hallmark Homes

Doug Peterson Photography
Transitional eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback and black benchtop.

House Seven | Faber Herringbone + Grande Savoy Marquis | Indianapolis, IN

DUCHATEAU Floors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Muswell Hill N10

Martins Camisuli Architects

Alex Maguire Photography One of the nicest thing that can happen as an architect is that a client returns to you because they enjoyed working with us so much the first time round. Having worked on the bathroom in 2016 we were recently asked to look at the kitchen and to advice as to how we could extend into the garden without completely invading the space. We wanted to be able to "sit in the kitchen and still be sitting in the garden".

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!