Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul

Albers Design LLC

Eat in kitchen with pantry area. Traditional inset cherry cabinets and oak flooring. Converted 3 season porch with colorful teal accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Town Hall Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Open concept kitchen, large dinette and great room are the central hub of this warm welcoming Craftsman style home. It's stained flat panel inset cabinetry streamline the kitchen with the large black painted island as the focal point. The hardwood floor is random size rustic hickory with the tile backsplash to pull the warm and woods and cool stainless steel appliances together. (Ryan Hainey)

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Remodel

SKP Design

This family arrived in Kalamazoo to join an elite group of doctors starting the Western Michigan University School of Medicine. They fell in love with a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home that needed a few updates to fit their lifestyle. The living room's focal point was an existing custom two-story water feature. New Kellex furniture creates two seating areas with flexibility for entertaining guests. Several pieces of original art and custom furniture were purchased at Good Goods in Saugatuck, Michigan. New paint colors throughout the house complement the art and rich woodwork. Photographer: Casey Spring

Rustic Main Floor Remodel

Wiles Design Group

Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/

Merillat Masterpiece Adirondack Style

Curtis Lumber Queensbury

This Adirondack inspired kitchen designed by Curtis Lumber Company features cabinetry from Merillat Masterpiece with a Montesano Door Style in Hickory Kaffe. Photos property of Curtis Lumber Company.

Kitchen-Living Portfolio

Ziebart Construction

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Royal Oak, MI Urban Kitchen

MainStreet Design Build

These Royal Oak homeowners wanted to create a home that looked like an urban loft. We designed a large open floor plan, added faux brick to the walls and a hand hewned, reclaimed beam that separated the kitchen, dining room and family room. With the sleek lines of the stainless steel appliances and Dynasty Omega cabinets for both the kitchen and the master Bathroom, we were able to continue the urban feel throughout the entire 2-story addition. Mars Photo and Design

Kitchen - Warm Wood & Lighting

Carlos Delgado Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, black benchtop and brown floor.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 2_

Distinctive Domain

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, black benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Cherry Panel Cabinets

PBA Designs

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Close Up of Vertical Stacked Apothocary Drawers in a Modern Cherry Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Dura Supreme's Bria Cabinetry is created with a uniquely engineered, full-access construction favored by European designers. This practical and intelligent kitchen design creates cabinetry that performs as beautifully as is looks. Behind each kitchen cabinet door is a sleek frameless interior (or also known as full-access cabinetry) with more storage capacity than typical, framed cabinetry construction. Beneath every drawer box is a concealed under-mount slide heralded for its incredibly smooth glide and soft-closing feature. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Maple Grove Remodel to Sell

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

To help sell this house we added in a updated 3x12 white subway tile and new lighting.
Small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Nash Valley Farm House

B.R. Daigle Improvement

Seacoast Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Galley Kitchen

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

This modern galley Kitchen was remodeled and opened to a new Breakfast Room and Wet Bar. The clean lines and streamlined style are in keeping with the original style and architecture of this home.

Kitchen Designs and Ideas

Fein Construction LLC

Interested in renovating your kitchen? View some of the beautiful projects that we have created for our clients. Call Fein Construction to help you build your dream kitchen!

Cherry kitchen- Needham

Cutting Edge Design

Photo of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Portofino

Designology Studio LLC

Rafael Bautista
Large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tofino Finishing Contract

HB Builders Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

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!