Contemporary Kitchen with White & Navy Cabinets

Large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Preserve at Bent Pine - Kauai Model Kitchen

Masterpiece Design Group

These Sherwin Williams Iron Ore painted cabinets and Progress Lighting graphite dome pendants paired with Cambria's Skara Brae slab are the PERFECT mix in this contrasting kitchen ?

Manhattan via Melbourne kitchen

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with black cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, plywood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Black & Wood Lyon 6

Les cuisines d'Arno

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Los Altos Black & White Kitchen & Bath

European Cabinets & Design Studios

This Los Altos kitchen features cabinets from Aran Cucine’s Bijou collection in Gefilte matte glass, with upper wall cabinets in white matte glass. The massive island, with a white granite countertop fabricated by Bay StoneWorks, features large drawers with Blum Intivo custom interiors on the working side, and Stop Sol glass cabinets with an aluminum frame on the front of the island. A bronze glass tile backsplash and bronze lamps over the island add color and texture to the otherwise black and white kitchen. Appliances from Miele and a sink by TopZero complete the project.

Project in Yorktown Heights NY

Amazing Spaces

Black laminate with a tight wood grain embossed pattern was selected for the cabinets and feature brushed metal hardware. This is sharply contrasted with stark white quartz countertops and white glass backsplash tile. Creative storage elements include a handy cabinet for organizing large trays, cutting boards and cookie sheets. Ilir Rizaj

Past Completed Projects Photos

CUSTOM HOMES BUILDERS

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Spring Lake Beach Chic

threshold interiors

Location: Spring Lake, NJ, US Our design goal for this renovation and addition was to present a modern interpretation of Colonial Plantation Style. This home features dark wood floors, wood paneling and a light soothing color scheme. The Dining Room features classic silk De Gournay Wallpaper which further fuses the indoor and outdoor seamlessness of the home. The amazing tile installations permeate the decor with color, texture and pattern. The shaker-style kitchen is refreshed by using black cabinetry, a custom stainless hood and La Cornue Range. We enjoyed adding vintage finds throughout - a farm table for the Kitchen, Bergere chairs in the Entry, and a Victorian Flower mirror in the Powder Room. threshold interiors ensures that your beach retreat is elegant, transitional and most importantly comfortable and relaxing! Photographed by: Michael Partenio

Kitchen and Vanity countertops

Select Stone

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Multi-Cultural Mountain Home, Full Home Design

User

Distressed, black cabinets and a neutral ceiling frame a kitchen accented with brushed nickel hardware, countertops of brushed black granite, stainless steel appliances (hood, stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator) and a brushed nickel faucet. Vintage, hand-blown amber glass pendants hang above rattan bar stools and dark walnut hardwoods, with a turquoise glass tile backsplash providing a pop of color.

Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary galley kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Davie Residence

HCD Group Corp

Modern kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, Bulthaup kitchen & Ikea glass doors cabinets. Big island with a white marble countertop to give a great contrast with the grey limestone.

Washington Park Green

Sean Smith Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Art Deco Revised

Stalburg Design

This stunning Art Deco Kitchen was a labor of love and vision for our creative homeowners who were ready to update their kitchen of 30+ years. By removing the peninsula island and creating space for a seated banquette, we were able to custom design and a curved mahogany island and curved bench to offset the straight dramatic dark lines of the main kitchen. With gold metallic tile and the new Litze Faucet in split finish of gold and black, we think drama in the kitchen looks fabulous indeed!

Pot and lid organizer

DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber

Pot & Lid Pull out Dura supreme Cabinetry Kendall door, Maple wood, perimeter in Black painted finish Island in Maple wood Cashew stained finish Photography by Kayser Photography of Lake Geneva Wi

Kitchen and Vanity countertops

Select Stone

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Ikea Ramsjo brown/black kitchen

voyeur

Thanks to everyone on the old Ikeafans website for all their help in planning and assembling this kitchen. Personalshopper
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition

MainStreet Design Build

On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography

Art Deco Revised

Stalburg Design

Ultracraft Cabinetry Designs

Flo-Dar Inc

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Glass Tile Splashback 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!