This is an example of a large country l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, multi-coloured splashback, black floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and window splashback.

Contemporary Cottage

Lisa Carlisle Architect

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Sunset Drive House

bobby vilas design

Oak countertops over stainless steel cabinets for this 1928 Tudor Revival kitchen remodel.
Design ideas for a small industrial u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and black floor.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Phase 2 of our Modern Cottage project was the complete renovation of a small, impractical kitchen and dining nook. The client asked for a fresh, bright kitchen with natural light, a pop of color, and clean modern lines. The resulting kitchen features all of the above and incorporates fun details such as a scallop tile backsplash behind the range and artisan touches such as a custom walnut island and floating shelves; a custom metal range hood and hand-made lighting. This kitchen is all that the client asked for and more!

Coulwood

Reynolds Architecture

Nigel Rigden
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor and beige benchtop.

The Heather

Sapphire Luxury Homes

Photo of a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and black floor.

Avon Interior Project

Adeas Interior Design LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, with island, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, black floor, a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Treasure Island Residence

ZaZood

Brandi Image Photography
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Don Gaspar

Tierra Concepts

Photo of a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, black floor and soapstone benchtops.

Golf Course Home Renovation: Butler Pantry

Corinthian Fine Homes

This homeowner lived on a very prominent golf course and wanted to feel like he was on the putting green of the 9th hole while standing at his family room window. The existing layout of the home had the garage enjoying that view with the outdated dining room, family room and kitchen further back on the lot. We completely demoed the garage and a section of the home, allowing us to design and build with that view in mind. The completed project has the family room at the back of the home with a gorgeous view of the golf course from two large curved bay windows. A new fireplace with custom cabinetry and shelf niches and coffered high ceilings makes this room a treasure. The new kitchen boasts of white painted cabinetry, an island with wood top and a 6 burner Wolf cooktop with a custom hood, white tile with multiple trim details and a pot filler faucet. A Butler’s Pantry was added for entertaining complete with beautiful white painted cabinetry with glass upper cabinets, marble countertops and a prep sink and faucet. We converted an unused dining room into a custom, high-end home office with beautiful site- built mahogany bookcases to showcase the homeowners book collections. To complete this renovation, we added a “friends” entry and a mudroom for improved access and functionality. The transformation is not only efficient but aesthetically pleasing to the eye and exceeded the homeowner’s expectations to enjoy their view of the 9th hole.

Maxwell House

Kaleidoscope Design Build, LLC

Photo of a large country galley separate kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, red cabinets, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Orient Ave Townhouse

2MO

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Yoneyama Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Full remodel of existing kitchen, including new black tile floors, flat panel white cabinets, white and black marble countertops
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Franklin Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

Gunnar W
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

South Beach Exquisite House

2id Interiors

Large country galley separate kitchen in Miami with metallic splashback, dark hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Minnehaha Modest-Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The clients were involved in the neighborhood organization dedicated to keeping the housing instead of tearing down. They wanted to utilize every inch of storage which resulted in floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. Cabinetry and counter space work together to create a balance between function and style.

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

Warrenton, Virginia Elegant Kitchen

Warren Cabinets/Tolson Appliance Center

Photo of a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink and Black Floor 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!