Large contemporary galley kitchen in Munich with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Minimalistische offene Wohnküche in einer Loftwohnung

KitchenAdvisor

Offene Küche in Schwarz-Weiß mit Kochinsel
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Conception et réalisation d'une cuisine industrielle

Cuizen

Mid-sized industrial galley open plan kitchen in Paris with with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Virginie & Laurent - Cuisine rustique

Lily Cuisines & Cie

This is an example of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Valais 2017

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Leicht
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Wohnung 2, Küche

Mannsperger Möbel + Raumdesign

Küche aus anthrazit mit Eiche Hightlights, Oberfläche aus Touchless Fenix
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Gringoire

AMBO STUDIO

Renovation d'une cuisine dans une ancienne maison de ville
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Cuisine 8

CUISINES PHILIPPE LAURENT

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Rustic Black Kitchen in Wendover

Ridgeway Interiors

With a striking, bold design that's both sleek and warm, this modern rustic black kitchen is a beautiful example of the best of both worlds. When our client from Wendover approached us to re-design their kitchen, they wanted something sleek and sophisticated but also comfortable and warm. We knew just what to do — design and build a contemporary yet cosy kitchen. This space is about clean, sleek lines. We've chosen Hacker Systemat cabinetry — sleek and sophisticated — in the colours Black and Oak. A touch of warm wood enhances the black units in the form of oak shelves and backsplash. The wooden accents also perfectly match the exposed ceiling trusses, creating a cohesive space. This modern, inviting space opens up to the garden through glass folding doors, allowing a seamless transition between indoors and out. The area has ample lighting from the garden coming through the glass doors, while the under-cabinet lighting adds to the overall ambience. The island is built with two types of worksurface: Dekton Laurent (a striking dark surface with gold veins) for cooking and Corian Designer White for eating. Lastly, the space is furnished with black Siemens appliances, which fit perfectly into the dark colour palette of the space.

Ensemble Cuisine & Salle de bains, Bois et Noir

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Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Marseille with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Küche

mfg design GmbH

platzsparendes Küchenelement, Fronten mit Linoleum beschichtet
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wellborn Cabinet 2020

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Aspire Cabinetry Door Style: Midtown Finish: Matte Ebony - High Gloss Super White - Smokey Walnut
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Birmingham with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cuisine noir mat & bois

Dream Up Habitat

Mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Era ЖК"Голландский квартал"

Hamiltoun

Модель: Era Корпус - ЛДСП 18 мм влагостойкая Р5 Е1, декор Вулканический серый. Фасады - сатинированное эмалированное стекло, тон антрацит. Фасады - шпонированные натуральной древесиной ореха американского, основа - МДФ 19 мм, лак глубоко матовый. Фасады - эмалированные, основа МДФ 19, лак глубоко матовый, тон белый. Фартук - натуральный шпон древесины ореха американского, основа - МДФ 19 мм, лак глубоко матовый. Столешница основной кухни - Кварцевый агломерат SmartQuartz Marengo Silestone. Диодная подсветка рабочей зоны. Остров. Столешница острова - Кварцевый агломерат SmartQuartz Bianco Venatino. Боковины острова - натуральный шпон древесины ореха американского. Бар. Внутренняя светодиодная подсветка бара. Внутренняя отделка бара натуральной древесиной ореха американского. Механизмы открывания Blum Blumotion. Сушилки для посуды. Мусорная система. Лотки для приборов. Встраиваемые розетки для малой бытовой техники в столешнице. Мойка нижнего монтажа Smeg. Смеситель Blanco. Стоимость кухни - 1060 тыс.руб. без учета бытовой техники.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement parisien

ODILE FIORE RENOVATION

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

La belle Italienne

MID CONCEPT

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The Quarry Side House

Totem Studio Architects

Carefully orientated and sited on the edge of small plateau this house looks out across the rolling countryside of North Canterbury. The 3-bedroom rural family home is an exemplar of simplicity done with care and precision. Tucked in alongside a private limestone quarry with cows grazing in the distance the choice of materials are intuitively natural and implemented with bare authenticity. Oiled random width cedar weatherboards are contemporary and rustic, the polished concrete floors with exposed aggregate tie in wonderfully to the adjacent limestone cliffs, and the clean folded wall to roof, envelopes the building from the sheltered south to the amazing views to the north. Designed to portray purity of form the outer metal surface provides enclosure and shelter from the elements, while its inner face is a continuous skin of hoop pine timber from inside to out. The hoop pine linings bend up the inner walls to form the ceiling and then soar continuous outward past the full height glazing to become the outside soffit. The bold vertical lines of the panel joins are strongly expressed aligning with windows and jambs, they guild the eye up and out so as you step in through the sheltered Southern entrances the landscape flows out in front of you. Every detail required careful thought in design and craft in construction. As two simple boxes joined by a glass link, a house that sits so beautifully in the landscape was deceptively challenging, and stands as a credit to our client passion for their new home & the builders craftsmanship to see it though, it is a end result we are all very proud to have been a part of.

Kaffeemühlenhaus München

Küchenwerkstatt wohnen & leben

Moderne Küche mit schwarz matten Fronten. Nischenbereich in Eiche geölt.
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Conference Room Kitchen

Cynthia B. Wilson Interior Design

A steel building located in the southeast Wisconsin farming community of East Troy houses a small family-owned business with an international customer base. The guest restroom, conference room, and kitchen needed to reflect the warmth and personality of the owners. We choose to offset the cold steel architecture with extensive use of Alder Wood in the door casings, cabinetry, kitchen soffits, and toe kicks custom made by Graham Burbank of Lakeside Custom Cabinetry, LLC.

Coal Creek Canyon Cabin

G Squared Design

Photo Credits: Pixil Studios
Photo of a small country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Timber 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!