This bold black and white modern kitchen is a workhorse! Double islands fill the grand space with loads of storage and counter surface for food preparation and entertaining. A mix of black lower cabinets with white upper cabinetry is softened with beautiful brass hardware and lighting. A marble herringbone tile lends organic texture and walnut accents warm the space.

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Una cucina con l'effetto WOW! Questo era quello che il nostro cliente Nicola cercava. Obiettivo raggiunto!
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and grey benchtop.

Notting Hill Kitchen

Maistri

By removing handles and embelishments, we create a stunning, pure, elegant kitchen. Internal storage solutions create a place for everything so that the kitchen remains uncluttered and clean.

A rear extension in Wandsworth

Resi Design Ltd.

When these homeowners turned to Resi, they wanted a home glow-up that fits in with their trendy Wandsworth neighbourhood. With beautiful Crittal-style doors, a large dining area skylight and an outdoor BBQ area, this project is fit for both hosting friends and enjoying those quieter family moments.

NW3 Kitchen

The Wood Works

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Tilden Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | IL

Flooret

This LVP driftwood-inspired design balances overcast grey hues with subtle taupes. A smooth, calming style with a neutral undertone that works with all types of decor. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Old Orchard Residence II

Jodie Rosen Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Scandi-Asian Fusion

Sola Kitchens

One wowee kitchen! Designed for a family with Sri-Lankan and Singaporean heritage, the brief for this project was to create a Scandi-Asian styled kitchen. The design features ‘Skog’ wall panelling, straw bar stools, open shelving, a sofia swing, a bar and an olive tree.

All Black Kitchen

Consilium B LLC

ALl Black Kitchen in Black Fenix, with recessed Handles in Black and 12mm Fenix Top
Small industrial galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Bickley Kitchen

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This stylish monochrome modern kitchen in Bickley features an ‘L’ shaped layout with a kitchen island. This allows for the open plan living space to be perfectly zoned. There is a practical ‘work-space’ on one side with the Siemens induction hob, ovens, fridge and freezer and seating on the other which is great for entertaining. Stunning Black Beauty Sensa stone has been used for a full height backsplash and for a featured raised section on the kitchen island. This has been coupled with a worktop in Compac Glaciar Quartz that reaches down to the floor.

Black White & Wood Modern Kitchen Elegant Dark Hue Warm Tone Designed By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Modern Luxury Black, White, and Wood Kitchen By Darash design in Hartford Road - Austin, Texas home renovation project - featuring Dark and, Warm hues coming from the beautiful wood in this kitchen find balance with sleek no-handle flat panel matte Black kitchen cabinets, White Marble countertop for contrast. Glossy and Highly Reflective glass cabinets perfect storage to display your pretty dish collection in the kitchen. With stainless steel kitchen panel wall stacked oven and a stainless steel 6-burner stovetop. This open concept kitchen design Black, White and Wood color scheme flows from the kitchen island with wooden bar stools to all through out the living room lit up by the perfectly placed windows and sliding doors overlooking the nature in the perimeter of this Modern house, and the center of the great room --the dining area where the beautiful modern contemporary chandelier is placed in a lovely manner.

Interior Styling

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Little Black Dress ADU

Nar Design Group

This inviting 850 sqft ADU in Sacramento checks all the boxes for beauty and function! Warm wood finishes on the flooring, hickory open shelves, and ceiling timbers float on a neutral paint palette of soft whites and tans. Black elements on the cabinetry, interior doors, furniture elements, and decorative lighting act as the “little black dress” of the room. The hand applied plaster-style finish on the fireplace in a charcoal tone provide texture and interest to this focal point of the great room space. With large sliding doors overlooking the backyard and pool this ADU is the perfect oasis with all the conveniences of home!

Sherwood Whole Home Remodel & Decor

Design Directions

When Amy and Brandon, hip 30 year old attorneys decided to look for a home with better outdoor living space, closer to restaurants and night spots, their search landed them on a house with the perfect outdoor oasis. Unfortunately, it came with an interior that was a mish mash of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s design. Having already taken on a DIY remodel on their own, they weren’t interested in going through the stress and frustration of one again. They were resolute on hiring an expert designer and contractor to renovate their new home. The completed renovation features sleek black cabinetry, rich ebony floors, bold geometric tile in the bath, gold hardware and lighting that together, create a fresh and modern take on traditional style. Thoughtfully designed cabinetry packs this modest sized kitchen with more cabinetry & features than some kitchens twice it’s size, including two spacious islands. Choosing not to use upper cabinets on one wall was a design choice that allowed us to feature an expanse of pure white quartz as the backdrop for the kitchens curvy hood and spikey gold sconces. A mix of high end furniture, finishes and lighting all came together to create just the right mix to lend a 21st century vibe to this quaint traditional home.

Dramatic Change Wanted

Partners 4, Design

Photo of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Handleless Graphite & Woodgrain kitchen, Cornwall

Now Kitchens

We love this modern HLINE Kitchen that we've just completed in Rosudgeon, Cornwall. The dramatic colour scheme has been softened with the use of wood grain. Masterclass Kitchens Larna Graphite and Ligna Mayfield Oak with Aluminium handlerails. NEFF Home UK Appliances. Quartzstone Worktops by Duke Stone of Cornwall Limited.

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BALCON

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Luftig und leichte Küchenarchitektur

WERKHAUS

Lichtdurchflutet und leicht wirkt diese Kombination mit Oberflächen aus gespachtelter Betonoptik und alter Eiche. Die Arbeitsplatte aus bayerischem Naturstein mit ihrem eingefrästen Becken ergänzt dieses perfekte Trio erlesener Materialien. Das Kochsystem BORA Professional mit Induktionsplatte und Tepan Grill bietet dem Koch alle Möglichkeiten sich in diesem Ambiente zu verwirklichen. Auf der Empore lädt die Bar mit Altholz Charme auf einen gemütlichen Drink ein.

Moderne Technik von Küchengeräten bis zu Multimedia

Ellerbrock "Bad und Küche" GmbH

Das Flair des Zeitgeistes spiegelt sich in der Küchentechnik der SieMatic-Küche wider: Neben hoch eingebauten Elektrogeräten wie Kühlschrank, Backofen, Konvektomat und Weinkühler bietet der Fernseher ein innovatives Multimediaerlebnis auch beim Kochen und Backen.

Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets

Village Home Stores

Minimalist Moline, Illinois kitchen design from Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes. Skinny Shaker style cabinetry from Dura Supreme and Koch in a combination of painted black and Rift Cut Oak Natural finishes. COREtec luxury plank floating floors and lighting by Hudson Valley’s Midcentury Modern Mitzi line also featured.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Distressed 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!