Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Wollongong with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Kitchen with hand painted Glass panel doors

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Tuxedo Kitchen

G.W. Smith Lumber Co.

This bright and beautiful modern farmhouse kitchen incorporates a beautiful custom made wood hood with white upper cabinets and a dramatic black base cabinet from Kraftmaid.

Bespoke Beauty in Chappaqua NY

Studio Dearborn

A talented interior designer was ready for a complete redo of her 1980s style kitchen in Chappaqua. Although very spacious, she was looking for better storage and flow in the kitchen, so a smaller island with greater clearances were desired. Grey glazed cabinetry island balances the warm-toned cerused white oak perimeter cabinetry. White macauba countertops create a harmonious color palette while the decorative backsplash behind the range adds both pattern and texture. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Interior design finishes by Strauss House Designs LLC. White Macauba countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator, freezer and wine refrigerator by Subzero; Range by Viking Hardware by Lewis Dolan. Sink by Julien. Over counter Lighting by Providence Art Glass. Chandelier by Niche Modern (custom). Sink faucet by Rohl. Tile, Artistic Tile. Chairs and stools, Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

West End Charm

EYDER Curated Kitchens + Home

Moody black cabinets and warm white walls create a rich backdrop for family heirlooms and functional pieces displayed on an open shelf and antique brass hanging rail.

Jet

Inside Stories

Black and white modern kitchen with rustic wood flooring. Grey and white printed backsplash with accordion open window.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Photo of a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Un chantier incroyable mené à distance - Projet Nollet

Mon Concept Habitation

Le duplex du projet Nollet a charmé nos clients car, bien que désuet, il possédait un certain cachet. Ces derniers ont travaillé eux-mêmes sur le design pour révéler le potentiel de ce bien. Nos architectes les ont assistés sur tous les détails techniques de la conception et nos ouvriers ont exécuté les plans. Malheureusement le projet est arrivé au moment de la crise du Covid-19. Mais grâce au process et à l’expérience de notre agence, nous avons pu animer les discussions via WhatsApp pour finaliser la conception. Puis lors du chantier, nos clients recevaient tous les 2 jours des photos pour suivre son avancée. Nos experts ont mené à bien plusieurs menuiseries sur-mesure : telle l’imposante bibliothèque dans le salon, les longues étagères qui flottent au-dessus de la cuisine et les différents rangements que l’on trouve dans les niches et alcôves. Les parquets ont été poncés, les murs repeints à coup de Farrow and Ball sur des tons verts et bleus. Le vert décliné en Ash Grey, qu’on retrouve dans la salle de bain aux allures de vestiaire de gymnase, la chambre parentale ou le Studio Green qui revêt la bibliothèque. Pour le bleu, on citera pour exemple le Black Blue de la cuisine ou encore le bleu de Nimes pour la chambre d’enfant. Certaines cloisons ont été abattues comme celles qui enfermaient l’escalier. Ainsi cet escalier singulier semble être un élément à part entière de l’appartement, il peut recevoir toute la lumière et l’attention qu’il mérite !

Albion Road

Patrick + Rosie

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Кухня в лофт стиле

Rock'n'wood

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

Painted Cabinets

Everingham Design

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright and Bold Kitchen

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This kitchen got a facelift with the help of new paint, counters, backsplash and fixtures. We updated the cabinets with contrasting paint, dark island and light along the walls. New pale blue tile give the walls texture, depth and a hint of color. Floating white oak shelves are mounted with iron brackets that compliment the dark pendant lights.

Hale Navy

Design Shop Interiors

Design ideas for a country kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

English Cottage Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Stoffer Photography Interiors
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Westfield Onyx Traditional Kitchen

Raywal Cabinets

Adrian Ozimek
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Designer Awards FINALIST - Northside Industrial

KBK - Custom Kitchens Designers based in Brisbane

Originally a church and community centre, this Northside residence has been lovingly renovated by an enthusiastic young couple into a unique family home. The design brief for this kitchen design was to create a larger than life industrial style kitchen that would not look lost in the enormous 8.3meter wide “assembly hall” area of this unassuming 1950’s suburban home. The inclusion of a large island that was proportionate to the space was a must have for the family. The collation of different materials, textures and design features in this kitchen blend to create a functional, family-friendly, industrial style kitchen design that feels warm and inviting and entirely at home in its surroundings. The clients desire for dark charcoal colour cabinetry is softened with the use of the ‘Bluegrass’ colour cabinets under the rough finish solid wood island bench. The sleek black handles on the island contrast the Bluegrass cabinet colour while tying the island in with the handless charcoal colour cabinets on the back wall. With limited above bench wall space, the majority of storage is accommodated in 50-65kg capacity soft closing drawers under deep benchtops maximising the storage potential of the area. The 1meter wide appliance cabinet has ample storage for small appliances in tall deep drawers under bench height while a pair of pocket doors above bench level open to reveal bench space for a toaster and coffee machine with a microwave space and shelving above. This kitchen design earned our designer Anne Ellard, a spot in the final of KBDI’s 2017 Designer Awards. Award winners will be announced at a Gala event in Adelaide later this year. Now in its ninth year, the KBDi Designer Awards is a well-established and highly regarded national event on the Australian design calendar. The program recognises the professionalism and talent of Australian kitchen and bathroom designers. What the clients said: ” The end result of our experience with Anne and Kitchens by Kathie is a space that people walk into and everyone says “Wow!”. As well as being great to look at, it’s a pleasure to use, the space has both great form and function. Anne was extremely responsive to any issues or concerns that cropped up during the design/build process which made the whole process much smoother and enjoyable. Thanks again Anne, we’re extremely happy with the result.”

Carriage house

User

Mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse - 2021 Houzz Winner (Best Kitchen)

Gardner Homes

This unique farmhouse kitchen is a throw-back to the simple yet elegant white 3x6 subway tile, glass cabinetry, and spacious 12 foot white quartz island. With a farmhouse apron front sink and a 36" cooktop, this kitchen is a dreamy place to whip up some comfort food. Peek out the exterior windows and see a beautiful pergola that will be perfect to entertain your guests.

Country Retreat

Rill Architects

James Ray Spahn
This is an example of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Eclectic Remodel

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, terra-cotta floors and with island.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Black Cabinets 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!