Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Maison de rêve à Trégana

Maisons Trécobat

Une cuisine lumineuse qui est un espace de vie où l'on aime se retrouver pour partager des moments conviviaux. Crédit photo : Pascal LEOPOLD
Contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Brest with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Newcastle 2 Story

RL Hoelting

Photo of a kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Palo Alto

Kim Betzina Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Decatur Craftsman

First Street Builders

Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with with island, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

27 Edge Hill Drive

Bob Thompson Homes

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mooresville Lake House

Alair Homes Charlotte

Jim Schmid
Design ideas for a country kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, 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".

Surfer

Woodhull of Maine

Trent Bell Photography
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Ridge Residence

Fine Wood Interiors

Custom kitchen in 'Heritage White' by WoodHarbor with 'Boot Black' island. General Contractor- Sam McCulloch
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

和のエッセンスを取り入れたオーセンティックなモダンスタイルキッチン

キッチンハウス

kitchenhouse
This is an example of an asian single-wall open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, black appliances, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

West Georgia

Hungerford Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

Haas Signature Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen, Bath, and Lighting

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Marigold

SALA Architects

This whole-house renovation was the third perennial design iteration for the owner in three decades. The first was a modest cabin. The second added a main level bedroom suite. The third, and most recent, reimagined the entire layout of the original cabin by relocating the kitchen, living , dining and guest/away spaces to prioritize views of a nearby glacial lake with minimal expansion. A vindfang (a functional interpretation of a Norwegian entry chamber) and cantilevered window bay were the only additions to transform this former cabin into an elegant year-round home. Photographed by Spacecrafting

ST. ALBANS KITCHEN

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Andrea Rugg Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Willow Glen Charm

Creative Partner - Home & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor and black benchtop.

Hyde Park Bungalow

The Cobalt Companies, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Apartment (renovation)

Mon Dieu Interior Design

After the transformation of this kitchen from a galley style into a U-shape, I created much more counter space for this compact sized kitchen. The birch kitchen cabinets in combination with the blue pearl granite counter tops, the white subway tiles and the stainless steel appliances create a modern and functional space with plenty of storage space.

Luxury Midcentury Clyde Hill Stage

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Remodeled kitchen in Midcentury modern home with a kitchen island and breakfast bar and wood-stained cabinets.
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Hauss

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, 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!