Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, black cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sophisticated Black Bespoke Shaker Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Bespoke Black Cabinetry complimented with the deep white worktop and Buster &Punch handles. Large island with built in appliances and finished in the fluted cladding.

Black and Alder Kitchen

CabAve

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and timber.

Streathbourne Road, SW17

Zenico

Contemporary kitchen
This is an example of a large scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Реализованный проект трёхкомнатной квартиры в современном стиле, г. Уфа.

Анастасия Габдрахимова

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Picturesque Parkside

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Scandi Barn | The Ashton

INNOVATIVE KITCHENS

Industrial Scandi Barn Kitchen
This is an example of a large industrial open plan kitchen in Adelaide with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

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.

East Dulwich Kitchen

piqu

A stylish and contemporary rear and side return kitchen extension in East Dulwich. Modern monochrome handle less kitchen furniture has been combined with warm slated wood veneer panelling, a blush pink back painted full height splashback and stone work surfaces from Caesarstone (Cloudburst Concrete). This design cleverly conceals the door through to the utility room and downstairs cloakroom and features bespoke larder storage, a breakfast bar unit and alcove seating.

CUCINA SUL SOGGIORNO

Francesca Lepore & Claudia Bodesmo

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Rome with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

VIVIENDA ALCASSER

DOBLEESE Space&Branding

Design ideas for a large modern open plan kitchen in Valencia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Interior Styling

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

The Bear Paw project

ON Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Parson Boulevard Residence

JSE Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in New York with black cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Квартира - средиземноморская яхта! Дизайнер: Татьяна Виталина. Публикация И+Д

Natalie Vershinina

Проект компактной квартиры (73 кв.м.) в московской новостройке. Дизайнер - Татьяна Виталина, студия Decoround. Дизайнер решила превратить московскую квартиру в средиземноморскую яхту. Стиль: Татьяна Виталина. Проект был опубликован на сайте журнала "Интерьер+Дизайн". https://www.interior.ru/place/12285-tatiyana-vitalina-kvartira-v-moskovskoi-novostroike.html @natalie.vershinina

Bloomington Flansburgh House

Susan Yeley Homes

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Modern New Construction

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema

Liadesign

Liadesign
Small industrial single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and recessed.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Photo of a large modern open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kenwood Park

Hudson Gray Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Kitchen with Black Cabinets 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!