This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Sudlow 2

Sheerin Bespoke

The “Industrial shaker” – notice the bare red Cheshire brick feature wall – A classic shaker style kitchen in modern deep grey with grey slate floor, and hardwearing white quartz worktops around the cooking area and a rich luxurious solid oak island worktop – see how the furniture perfectly sits underneath the oak beam to the ceiling – a classic and instant hallmark of bespoke manufacture and installation - notice the modern way of cooking with cutting-edge multi-function ovens set at eye level for ease of use, the wide seamless induction hob set in a break-fronted worktop run for deeper worksurface where its needed most, and “WOW” glass extractor hood, framed by classic glazed wall units for glasses and cups/plates. Note the bifold dresser hiding the small appliances (Mixer/blender/toaster) merging into the tall larder and huge side by side fridge and freezer. Again the sink is on the island but inset into the beautiful solid oak oiled worktop. With contemporary chrome rinse monobloc tap. The island feature side has a wine cooler, and a breakfast bar conveniently located to grab that next glass of wine!. Simple chrome cup and ball handles finish off that industrial modern look. Photographer - Peter Corcoran

105 Jalan Rajah

Carpenters.com.sg

Kitchen. The kitchen is an open concept kitchen with shades of black & wood finishes. The top & bottom cabinetry has a medium wood finish body frame, black cabinetry doors with a different shade of medium wood counter top. The kitchen island is finished in dark granite with grey interior & cabinetry doors. Overall, walls are white washed, dark grey slabs of homogeneous tiling with some parts of the house in embroidery accent tiles in cool colors.

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.

Ridge Residence

Hsu McCullough

Wood siding of the exterior wraps into the house at the south end of the kitchen concealing a pantry and panel-ready column, FIsher&Paykel refrigerator and freezer as well as a coffee bar. An assemblage of textures and raw materials including a dark-hued, minimalist layout for the kitchen opens to living room with panoramic views of the canyon to the left and the street on the right. We dropped the kitchen ceiling to be lower than the living room by 24 inches. There is a roof garden of meadow grasses and agave above the kitchen which thermally insulates cooling the kitchen space. Soapstone counter top, backsplash and shelf/window sill, Brizo faucet with Farrow & Ball "Pitch Black" painted cabinets complete the edges. The smooth stucco of the exterior walls and roof overhang wraps inside to the ceiling passing the wide screen windows facing the street. An American black walnut island with Fyrn counter stools separate the kitchen and living room over a floor of black, irregular-shaped flagstone. Delta Light fixtures were used throughout for their discreet beauty yet highly functional settings.

Industrial Küche

Small industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Old Manor

Scotland Kitchen & Bath Designs, Inc

Plain & Fancy custom cabinets – Shaker / Quaker beaded inset door style with exposed hinges – Antique Black finish – Photos by Ric Guy - (This is a kitchen I designed before I started Scotland Kitchen & Bath Designs, Inc.)

Sprague Circle

STUDIOrobert jamieson

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Statement Ranges

Keith's Appliances

Large modern galley separate kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodeling in Log Home

The Walker Group

Mid-sized country kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Elegant Kitchen, Bath, Laundry and Bar in Basking Ridge, NJ

TrueLeaf Kitchens

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and multiple islands.

PARIS XI IEME

Ateliers Paris Menuiserie

Photo of a mid-sized modern open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, slate floors, no island and black floor.

The Sawyer Post and Beam Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - This angle of the post and beam kitchen allows an excellent view of the open floor plan of this barn home.
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Manchester with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen

The Mine

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Eclectic Kitchen

This is an example of a small eclectic galley separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate floors.

Sprague Circle

STUDIOrobert jamieson

Midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Cabinets

Rawls-Goodman Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Küchendesign

Imbusch Einrichtungen

Photo of a mid-sized industrial open plan kitchen in Bremen with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Elegant Kitchen, Bath, Laundry and Bar in Basking Ridge, NJ

TrueLeaf Kitchens

This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and multiple islands.

Temple

Texier et Soulas

Sergio Grazia
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with black cabinets, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Slate Floors 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!