Open architecture with exposed beams and wood ceiling create a natural indoor/outdoor ambiance in this midcentury remodel. The kitchen has a bold hexagon tile backsplash and floating shelves with a vintage feel.

Mayfair Neighborhood Tudor Kitchen Update

Gather and Spruce Design Remodel

Updated Tudor kitchen in Denver's Mayfair neighborhood boasts brushed brass fixtures, dark cabinets, original wood flooring, walnut butcher block, and quartz countertops.

Kitchen

R|House Design Build

Kitchen center island with contemporary lighting add to the design of the space. Large picture window over stove. Butlers panty to the right.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lauren Smyth Residence

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Lauren Smyth designs over 80 spec homes a year for Alturas Homes! Last year, the time came to design a home for herself. Having trusted Kentwood for many years in Alturas Homes builder communities, Lauren knew that Brushed Oak Whisker from the Plateau Collection was the floor for her! She calls the look of her home ‘Ski Mod Minimalist’. Clean lines and a modern aesthetic characterizes Lauren's design style, while channeling the wild of the mountains and the rivers surrounding her hometown of Boise.

Black + White Cottage Kitchen

Kirk Riley Design

Fresh and bright style for this updated 1930's kitchen in a cottage style home. Original fixtures were replaced with clean lines and traditional details. White ceramic blacksplash is mixed with patterned marble above the range. New hardwood floors were added to flow with the adjacent living room.

Black & White Kitchen with Accents of Gold

Amazing Spaces

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Horizon Glen Kitchen Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

5754

Auer Kitchens

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Clayton

Karen Korn Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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aprtmnt. interior design + consulting

Auch eine Ikea-Küche kann ein echter Eyechatcher sein! Diese matt schwarze Küche wurde exakt in die Nische eingepasst, ein hässlicher Boiler wurde mit einem nach oben geöffneten Hochschrank mit seitlichen Lüftungsschlitzen verkleidet, der unten Platz für einen integrierten Kühlschrank bietet. Es wurde eine Massivholzplatte vom Schreiner verbaut, das überstehende Keramikbecken passt wunderschön zum Eichenholz und harmoniert perfekt mit den weissen Wandpanelen. Die Unterbauschränke wurden mit LED-Platten bestückt, die sich dimmen lassen.

Rénovation Complete Appartement dans Lyon

RefR

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Lyon with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Stunning & Sleek Modern Retreat

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This home is breathtaking! The owners have poured themselves into the fully custom design of their property, ensuring it is truly their dream space - a modern retreat founded on the melding of cool and warm tones, the alluring charm of natural materials, and the refreshing calm of streamlined design. In the kitchen, note the endless flow through the marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, waterfall countertop, and smooth slab cabinet doors. The minimalist style in this kitchen is contrasted by the grandeur of its sheer size, and this ultra-modern home, though cool and neutral, holds the potential for many warm evenings with lots of company.

Bold Gold & Black Modern Home on West 10th

L&B Limited Company

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse New Build

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with light hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Englewood | Project 3298

Shadow Creek Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

French Industrial

Custom Cabinet Source Inc

JxP Multimedia
Photo of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Casey residence

Studio Black Interiors

The interior design aesthetic for this kitchen was sleek and modern. A strong palette of black, charcoal and white. Sleek concrete Caesarstone bench tops, recycled timber island bar back. VJ cladding and a porcelain sheet splash back. Black sink and tap wear. Built by Robert Paragalli, R.E.P Building. Joinery by Impact Joinery. Wall cladding by Joe Whitfield. Photography by Hcreations.

521 Bolsa Ave

Cefalia Development

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

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This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Heritage Semi No 1 - Manly

Archisoul Architects

David Taylor Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and White 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!