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.

Glengall Rd, Queen's Park, NW6

Huntsmore

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

NOIR MAT & PAON | Une maison très tendance

Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur

Avec son effet bois et son Fenix noir, cette cuisine adopte un style tout à fait contemporain. Les suspensions cuivrées et les tabourets en bois et métal noir mettent en valeur l'îlot central, devant le plan de travail principal.

Montorgueil

Agence Glenn Medioni

Cuisine en Valchromat noir huilé. Soubassement escalier en béton avec garde corps vitré toute hauteur.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Maison Carrières-sur-Seine | 150m²

LAAD STUDIO

This is an example of a scandinavian eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and grey floor.

Трехкомнатная квартира в центре Москвы

Project Group. Дизайн интерьера и ремонт

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, marble floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Интерьерный микс сканди и лофта

Lares Design

Так как владелец квартиры изначально отдавал предпочтение скандинавскому стилю, отделку подбирали соответствующую. Столешница гарнитура — из шпона натурального дуба, такой выбор сделан намеренно, несмотря на то, что дерево в интерьере кухни многим кажется не практичным. Да, у него возможны и трещинки, и потертости, и выгореть оно может. Но в этом прелесть натурального дерева.

Cortworth Road - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, black cabinets, black appliances, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback and cement tile splashback.

Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas

Everingham Design

Mid-sized industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Bachelor Pad

Nina Williams Interiors

Small industrial l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Avant/ Apres transformation d'un F3 par un jeune couple

QUALIRENOVATION

Photo of a scandinavian l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Ремонт ЖК Триколор

Авальремонт

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, multi-coloured floor, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown benchtop.

AG House

Marcello Mariana

Design ideas for a modern l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an integrated sink, no island and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

Bella Home Design

Photo of a large modern galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, glass sheet splashback and brown benchtop.

Acreage Lifestyle Family Kitchen

Darren James Interiors

With significant internal wall remodelling, we removed an existing bedroom and utilised a lounge room to pave the way for a large open plan kitchen and dining area. We also removed an unwanted file storage room that backed onto the study and existing kitchen which allowed to the installation of a fully insulated temperature controlled cellar. A galley style kitchen was selected for the space and at the heart of the design is a large island bench that focuses on engagement and congregation and provides seating for 6. Acting as the activity hub of the kitchen, the island consists of split level benchtop which provides additional serving space for this family of avid entertainers. A standout feature is the large utility working wall that can be fully concealed when not in use and when open reveals not only a functional space but beautiful oak joinery and LED lit display shelving. The modern design of the kitchen is seen through the clean lines which are given an edge through the layering of materials resulting in a striking and rich palette. The all-black kitchen works well with the natural finishes and rawness of the timber finishes. The refined lines of the slimline Dekton benchtops complimented by the dark 2-pac and large format tiles make for a timeless scheme with an industrial edge. A fireplace was installed in the seating nook off the kitchen which was clad in rustic recycled timber, creating a textural element as well as bringing warmth and a sense of softness to the large space.

Timby ADU

Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island and grey floor.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black cabinets, white splashback and white floor.

Open Kitchen Shelving with Gold Accents

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country kitchen backsplash features a custom tile design and gold accents, plus black cabinetry.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'une maison familiale de 135 m2 dans les Yvelines

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

Gilles de Caevel
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood floors, no island and white floor.

Debnam House

Jo Cowen Architects

David Butler
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, black cabinets, white splashback and grey floor.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets and Wood Benchtops 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!