Going with a monochromatic design, the client wanted a kitchen that was stunning and unique. With a mostly all black aesthetic, the kitchen truly immerses you, despite it being part of an open floor plan.

The Wilton

Heartland Builders, LLC

Single-wall open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Century Home Flip

Posh Places Inc.

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Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and blue benchtop.

BAHAY BETTY KITCHEN

CA-RD

This minimalist kitchen design was created for an entrepreneur chef who wanted a clean entertaining and research work area. To minimize clutter; a hidden dishwasher was installed and cutting board cover fabricated for the sink. Color matched flush appliances and a concealed vent hood help create a clean work area. Custom solid Maple shelves were made on site and provide quick access to frequently used items as well as integrate AC ducts in a minimalist fashion. The customized tile backsplash integrates trim-less switches and outlets in the center of the flowers to reduce their visual impact on the composition. A locally fabricated cove tile was notched into the paper countertop to ease the transition visually and aid in cleaning. This image contains one of 4 kitchen work areas in the home.

«Нарисованный дом» или Handmade interior

ЛЮСЯ ВОСЕМЬСОВ

Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

P&BR

Amandine Mazella

Rénovation d'une maison de vacances sur la côte d'azur. Cahier des charges : se retrouver en famille dans espace ouvert sur la nature, contemporain et coloré.

Casa Raspail

HSP ALICE - Entreprise de rénovation

Photo of a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC

Christine Huvé Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, with island and blue benchtop.

Modern Bachelor Pad Kitchen

Katherine Joy Interiors

Bahar Pourpezeshk
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and blue benchtop.

Shiloh Kitchen Remodel

The Kitchen Center Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a peninsula and blue benchtop.

Кухня совмещенная со столовой и гостиной

Design Interio

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Ardilaun Road

Webb Yates Engineers

A. Sanvito
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

The Wilton

Heartland Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a single-wall open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

VACANT STAGING

Staging Solutions and Designs by Leonor

Staging Solutions and Designs by Leonor - Leonor Burgos, Designer & Home Staging Professional
Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Merola Tile Backsplash

dRemodeling

Providing light contrast, the stone Merola tile backsplash utilizes light and dark gray tones, all while being set in dark grey grout, complimenting the speckling in the midnight blue granite.

Galley Kitchen with Central Sink

dRemodeling

In a Philadelphia row home, one of the kitchens main objectives is to maximize space. By going with a centrally located sink on the inside of the galley, the sink is equally accessible from anywhere in the kitchen.

Midnight Blue Countertops

dRemodeling

With the already matte black cabinets, choosing the right countertops was essential to the success of the design. Keeping with a consistent look, the client and designer went with midnight blue granite countertops. Providing beautiful gloss and shimmer while still keeping the black aesthetic, the countertops compliment the black cabinets just right. After all, you can have it anyway you want, as long as it's black!

Casa Raspail

HSP ALICE - Entreprise de rénovation

This is an example of a scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, blue benchtop, white splashback and brown floor.

MINIMALIST ELECTRICAL DETAILING

CA-RD

This minimalist kitchen design was created for an entrepreneur chef who wanted a clean entertaining and research work area. This customized tile backsplash integrates trim-less switches and outlets in the center of the flowers to reduce their visual impact on the room. A locally fabricated cove tile was notched into the paper countertop to ease the transition visually and aid in cleaning.

Grohe Single-Lever Sink

dRemodeling

Continuing the conversation of simplicity and minimalism throughout the space, this Grohe kitchen faucet follows suit. With its sleek curve and intuitive pull, the sink acts as functionally as it does artistically.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Blue 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!