The Lake Point House is an interpretation of New Hampshire's lakeshore vernacular. While designed to maximize the lake experience, the house is carefully concealed from the shore and positioned to preserve trees and site features. The lake side of the house is a continuous wall of glass, capped by timbered eaves and anchored by monumental stone chimneys. Along the main entry sequence, the view is revealed through a series of thresholds that mark the progression of arrival and appreciation of this treasured place.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The open concept Great Room includes the Kitchen, Breakfast, Dining, and Living spaces. The dining room is visually and physically separated by built-in shelves and a coffered ceiling. Windows and french doors open from this space into the adjacent Sunroom. The wood cabinets and trim detail present throughout the rest of the home are highlighted here, brightened by the many windows, with views to the lush back yard. The large island features a pull-out marble prep table for baking, and the counter is home to the grocery pass-through to the Mudroom / Butler's Pantry.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Crofton Townhome

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Sheffield Renovation

Redwood Coastal Construction Ltd.

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern & Majestic

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes: Dura Supreme Custom Bria Cabinetry in the Camden slab door style with stain color Toast on a cherry wood species. Countertops feature Caesarstone quartz in Black Tempal

Morgan Hill Remodel

Greenview, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a triple-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Flooring, Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplash, Appliances and Paint / Complete Kit

ING Construction

This modern kitchen remodeling project was a delight to have worked on. The client brought us the idea and colors they were looking to incorperate. The finished project is this one of a kind piece of work. With it's burnt orange flooring, blue/gray and white cabinets, it has become a favorite at first sight.

Wyatt Mountain Retreat

Arterra Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Бассейн и СПА комплекс по технологии фахверк

ПАЛЕКС дома из клееного бруса

Минималистичный кухонный уголок Lube cucine в частном спа комплексе с бассейном. В кухне минимальный набор необходимого: холодильник, раковина, плита, посудомойка. Высокое окно в кухне дает достаточно естественного света. Архитектор Александр Петунин Интерьер Анна Полева Строительство ПАЛЕКС дома из клееного бруса

Kitchen Design - A Man Cave with Class | Essex Fells, NJ

LM Interior Design, LLC

973-857-1561 LM Interior Design LM Masiello, CKBD, CAPS lm@lminteriordesignllc.com https://www.lminteriordesignllc.com/

Küchen

WERKraumKÜCHE

Offene, schwarze Küche mit großer Kochinsel.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Nuremberg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and grey cabinets.

Hawthorne Hills Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.

Nelson House

Keenan Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete floors and black benchtop.

Bearfoot

Cobalt Design

Chef's kitchen with rustic wood cabinets, reclaimed hardwood floors, and underlighting. Copper accents complete the kitchen.
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam, wood and quartzite benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Stone Farmhouse Renovation

Jonathan Miller Architects

This is an example of a small country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Geddes Ravine Residence

Beechwood Building & Design

Contemporary styling and a large, welcoming island insure that this kitchen will be the place to be for many family gatherings and nights of entertaining. Jeff Garland Photogrpahy

Haliburton Lake Addition

Rodco Enterprise

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Westlake Modern Estate

Eppright Homes, LLC

Beautiful, modern estate in Austin Texas. Stunning views from the outdoor kitchen and back porch. Chef's kitchen with unique island and entertaining spaces. Tons of storage and organized master closet.

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!