Beautiful kitchen remodel in a 1950's mis century modern home in Yellow Springs Ohio The Teal accent tile really sets off the bright orange range hood and stove. Photo Credit, Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen breakfast area
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen | Upper Black Eddy PA

The Kitchen & Bath Company of Bucks County

A dark wood kitchen exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication. The rich, deep tones of the wood create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, while also adding a touch of elegance to the space. The dark wood cabinets and countertops provide a striking contrast against lighter elements in the room, such as stainless steel appliances or light-colored walls. Overall, a dark wood kitchen is a timeless choice that brings a sense of luxury and comfort to any home.

BUTTES CHAUMONT

LORRAINE COLSON | Architecte d'Intérieur

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island and black floor.

Gold St. open plan apartment kitchen

Jared Frank Studio

The apartment's original enclosed kitchen was demolished to make way for an openplan kitchen with cabinets that housed my client's depression-era glass collection.

Compassvale Apartment

Studio Roundtop

The brief was to transform the apartment into a home that was suited to our client’s (a young married couple) needs of entertainment and desire for an open plan. By reimagining the spatial hierarchy of a typical Singaporean home, the existing living room was converted nto a guest room, 2 bedrooms were also transformed into a single living space centered in the heart of the apartment. White frameless doors were used in the master and guest bedrooms, extending and brightening the hallway when left open. Accents of graphic and color were also used against a pared down material palette to form the backdrop for the owners’ collection of objects and artwork that was a reflection of the young couple’s vibrant personalities. Photographer: Tessa Choo

Attico a Bologna

User

Ogni elemento della cucina, disegnata su misura per il progetto, dai volumi essenziali, ai raffinati elementi pop, fino alla zona degustazione con cantina, è dedicato al piacere dell'ospitalità e della convivialità in tutte le sue forme.

Manning Residence

Shirley Meisels

photo by Stephani Buchman
Modern kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black floor and white benchtop.

To your attention a sunny kitchen in a modern style

visual_3D_artist

To your attention a sunny kitchen in a modern style 3ds Max | Corona Renderer | Photoshop Location: Ukraine Time of execution: 3 days Visualisation: @visual_3d_artist

BURLINGAME KITCHEN

Dyer Studio Inc.

Meagan Larsen Photography
This is an example of a small country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, black floor and white benchtop.

beautiful kitchen projects

Tri-County Design Center

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, black floor, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors and grey benchtop.

Conroe Lake House

Kennedy Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and wood.

Staudinger XS

LARS POPP & FRIENDS

Andreas Kern
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and black floor.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, black floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Morristown Modern New Build

Clear Home Design

in this modern L shaped kitchen, the nook is saved for this inviting leather banquette and midcentury dining chairs. the table is lit from above with modern restoration hardware glass and black pendants. the table is black walnut.

Reforma integral en vivienda. Las Arenas 01

Efecto 3 Diseño e Interiorismo

Small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bilbao with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and black floor.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Build in spice and oil corner cabinet with custom Prairie Style stained glass to match inset Prairie style tiles.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

The Family Kitchen

Minosa | Design Life Better

Abundant storage under and over the bench handles all the items required for busy family life. The custom bookshelf houses the library. Image: Nicole England

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

Mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

BLACK KITCHEN

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and black floor.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!