670 Sqft, 1 Bed/1 Bath - West Chelsea, NYC

A rocker's paradise in the Gallery District of Chelsea, this gem serves as the East Coast residence for a musician artist couple. Taking a modern interpretation of Hollywood Regency style, every elegant detail is thoughtfully and precisely executed. The European Kitchen is appointed with white lacquer and wood veneer custom cabinetry, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, hand-rubbed brass backsplash, and knife-edge Portoro marble counter tops. Made A Mano custom floor tile, tailor-made sink with African Saint Laurent marble, and Waterworks brass fixtures adorn the Bath. Throughout the residence, LV bespoke wood flooring, custom-fitted millwork, cove lighting, automated shades, and hand-crafted wallcovering are masterfully placed. Photos, Mike Van Tassel

Greenwich Village New York | Black and White Transitional Chic

Buildplan

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, black floor, black benchtop and no island.

TAMARIS - Une transformation audacieuse

COETTE Marion Architecte d'intérieur

Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bordeaux with a single-bowl sink, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Studio 25m2 + balcon 4m2

Fables de Murs

Dans ce studio tout en longueur la partie sanitaire et la cuisine ont été restructurées, optimisées pour créer un espace plus fonctionnel et pour agrandir la pièce de vie. Pour simplifier l’espace et créer un élément architectural distinctif, la cuisine et les sanitaires ont été regroupés dans un écrin de bois sculpté. Les différents pans de bois de cet écrin ne laissent pas apparaître les fonctions qu’ils dissimulent. Pensé comme un tableau, le coin cuisine s’ouvre sur la pièce de vie, alors que la partie sanitaire plus en retrait accueille une douche, un plan vasque, les toilettes, un grand dressing et une machine à laver. La pièce de vie est pensée comme un salon modulable, en salle à manger, ou en chambre. Ce salon placé près de l’unique baie vitrée se prolonge visuellement sur le balcon.

Rational Tio Holzoptk Wenge grifflos Kleine Küche mit Insel

Lang Küchen & Accessoires

David Straßburger www.davidstrassburger.de
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Refugium im Holzblockhaus

Zweiheit Innenarchitekten

Offene Küche mit freistehender Kücheninsel aus Beton und schwarzer Küchenzeile.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Looking from formal dining room into new kitchen with 9' island, GE Cafe appliances, stained cedar columns, Milestone +ONE 8" x 24" porcelain plank floor tile, 4" recess lights around perimeter of the wall cabinets, 6" recess lights in the center of the kitchen, Antebellum Pendant lights above the island, and chandelier in the breakfast room!

2020 Trends: For the Love of Timber

Resene

SGA Architects // Photography: Simon Devitt Clear finishes on exterior timber do not provide enough protection from the sun? If you’d like to opt for a clear look finish on your timber exterior, choose a Resene Woodsman stain colour close to the original timber colour. This will give you the look you are after without leaving your timber exposed.

Lakefront Tradition

Jodi Fleming Design

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Diverse Dwelling

Morgante Wilson Architects

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

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.

Maison Buisson

Source Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Junior League Showhouse- St. Patrick's Friary 2023

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

This was the 2023 Junior League Show house- I wanted this pantry because it was a perfect space to create a hybrid space where I could picture the Friar's bringing in the fresh veggies from the yard and a place where they used to prep for big gatherings. I wanted to honor the age of the home (1890's) and have colors and fixtures that would have been period appropriate. I also painted the ceiling with a copper dry brushing technique that would have been seen back then. My personal style is in this space, it is heavy and moody and I love bold wallpaper (this is a mural). I have lovingly called my style "swamp witch chic."

Mosman Home Renovation

Professional Kitchen & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

The rich, dark granite countertops are contrasted by white upper and base cabinets, the stainless steel appliances, and a warm beige subway tile backsplash.

WASHINGTON CLASSIC WHITE BLACK

Studio 3 Architecture Inc.

KITCHEN WORK AREA
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, black floor, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter

Cupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and black benchtop.

Santa Ana

Move West Design

1920s Tudor House completely remodeled.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, black floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

TAMARIS - Une transformation audacieuse

COETTE Marion Architecte d'intérieur

This is an example of a small eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bordeaux with a single-bowl sink, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Mainline Kitchen Remodel

PS & Daughters

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Black Floor and Black Benchtop 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!