Contemporary galley kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Shift House

Studio DC Architects

Bespoke made angular kitchen island tapers due to width of kitchen area
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and coffered.

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.

New York Contemporary

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

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 and Dining Extension

Couture Concepts Interiors

This beautiful new kitchen and dining extension boasts expansive bright vaulted ceilings, double bi-folding doors, a huge kitchen island with a waterfall edge, monochromatic colour scheme with a pop of rust in the impactful feature lights, bar stools and carver dining chairs.

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!

Flair schwarz softmatt in Kombination mit Ferro Cortenstahl

Küchenhaus Gebr. Jansen

„Da meine Frau gerne kocht und ich gerne und viel backe, waren uns hochwertige Elektrogeräte in stylischem Design wichtig. Auch haben wir großen Wert auf maximalen Stauraum, Funktionalität und kurze Wege geachtet. Wir finden, in der Planung wurden all unsere Wünsche perfekt berücksichtigt.“ Besonderheiten: mattschwarze Front mit Goldkante, beleuchtete Griffleiste, die beim Betreten des Raumes automatisch aktiviert wird. Wir wünschen viel Spaß und viel Erfolg in der neuen Küche. :-)

Bold and Beautiful in the Mission | San Francisco, CA

Seldin Design Studios

Jay Seldin
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Not Just A Black & White Kitchen

Kat Nelson Designs

Lisa Konz Photography This was such a fun project working with these clients who wanted to take an old school, traditional lake house and update it. We moved the kitchen from the previous location to the breakfast area to create a more open space floor plan. We also added ship lap strategically to some feature walls and columns. The color palette we went with was navy, black, tan and cream. The decorative and central feature of the kitchen tile and family room rug really drove the direction of this project. With plenty of light once we moved the kitchen and white walls, we were able to go with dramatic black cabinets. The solid brass pulls added a little drama, but the light reclaimed open shelves and cross detail on the island kept it from getting too fussy and clean white Quartz countertops keep the kitchen from feeling too dark. There previously wasn't a fireplace so added one for cozy winter lake days with a herringbone tile surround and reclaimed beam mantle. To ensure this family friendly lake house can withstand the traffic, we added sunbrella slipcovers to all the upholstery in the family room. The back screened porch overlooks the lake and dock and is ready for an abundance of extended family and friends to enjoy this beautiful updated and classic lake home.

Studio - Paris 5

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Cuisine noire avec plan de travail en bois massif et étagères. Ouverte sur le salon avec délimitation au sol par du carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment.

AFTER Kitchen

Cream City Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen Cabinets

A Plus Cabinets, Inc.

Adriana Ortiz
Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Clean cut, modern, and magnificent! Rochon custom made black flat panel cabinets and center island set the tone for this open and airy contemporary kitchen and great room. The island lights add a touch of whimsical . The kitchen also features an extra large Frigidaire refrigerator and freezer and wall oven.

Une maison familiale transformée en colocation

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and green benchtop.

MERIDIAN

JEN BRANNON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Open kitchen with white oak walls, matte black flat cabinets, carrera and soapstone counters and polished concrete floors.
Inspiration for a country open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island and white benchtop.

Handpainted Loft Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Design: Cattaneo Studios // Photos: Jacqueline Marque
This is an example of an expansive industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Emser Tile Kitchens

Emser Tile - Minneapolis MN

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern on the North End

Emily Moss Designs

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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!