Kohler Apron Front single basin sink, Newport Brass Gooseneck faucet, Atrium Garden Window, Soapstone countertop, Sophia 2" x6" Subway tile backsplash, and Nuvo Antebellum Mini Pendant light above kitchen sink!

American Guild

Atlantic Coast Flooring Inc

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and black floor.

Ridge Residence

Hsu McCullough

Wood siding of the exterior wraps into the house at the south end of the kitchen concealing a pantry and panel-ready column, FIsher&Paykel refrigerator and freezer as well as a coffee bar. An assemblage of textures and raw materials including a dark-hued, minimalist layout for the kitchen opens to living room with panoramic views of the canyon to the left and the street on the right. We dropped the kitchen ceiling to be lower than the living room by 24 inches. There is a roof garden of meadow grasses and agave above the kitchen which thermally insulates cooling the kitchen space. Soapstone counter top, backsplash and shelf/window sill, Brizo faucet with Farrow & Ball "Pitch Black" painted cabinets complete the edges. The smooth stucco of the exterior walls and roof overhang wraps inside to the ceiling passing the wide screen windows facing the street. An American black walnut island with Fyrn counter stools separate the kitchen and living room over a floor of black, irregular-shaped flagstone. Delta Light fixtures were used throughout for their discreet beauty yet highly functional settings.

Evergreen

Carlton Edwards

The interior was primarily a cosmetic renovation and also, kitchen renovation. So, the idea was to be very respectful of the original architectural details. With the kitchen, in particular, it was important to maximize function, space, and storage so every inch counted. The detailing was updated still respectful of the original architecture, but fresher approach. The appliances were rearranged to maximize functionality and incorporated in some space from an existing porch that had been enclosed. The floor is an ebony stain pine, and then I added a tall wainscot around the room to integrate with the cabinetry more.

Patton Kitchen

Bowerbird Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and black floor.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Cordell Modern Renovation

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor and black benchtop.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen
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.

Accord 3 Vacant Staging

User

Mid-sized l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

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.

Wood Cabinets

Everingham Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

WASHINGTON KITCHEN

John Colepaugh

Kitchen in Washington Ct Customer wanted eclectic design
Inspiration for a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor, black benchtop and timber.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Custom Development of California

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors 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.

2015 Kitchen of the Year

Natural Stone Institute

This residential kitchen project was performed in conjunction with Legacy Custom Homes/RSD, Frank Ponterio Interiors, and NuHaus/Exclusive Woodworking. The goal of this project was to fabricate and install marble slabs in a fashion that mimicked the custom millwork in the rest of this estate home on the Northshore of Chicago. John Tithof and Jason Cranmer, along with the fabrication production team, executed this project on behalf of Tithof Tile & Marble. The client wanted the panels to appear as if carved from dimensional stone blocks rather than the classic full height stone backsplash. One of the primary focuses was keeping the client involved through the templating and layout process to ensure they knew what their project would look like before anything was cut or installed. The evolution of this process has changed in recent years. Gone are the days of blue tape and visualizing the completed job. With the recent introduction of the revolutionary Perfect Match and Slabsmith software programs we have the ability to digitally layout every slab project and create a virtual representation of the project for approval prior to cutting.

Kitchen with Soapstone countertops and Ebonized wood floors

Erotas Custom Building

Architect: Paul Hannan of SALA Architects Interior Designer: Talla Skogmo of Engler Skogmo Interior Design
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Cordell Modern Renovation

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

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.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

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

Mimosa Open Floor Plan

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Looking from den into new kitchen, 9' island cabinet on the right with Tesoro Bianco countertop, GE Cafe appliances, Milestone +ONE 8" x 24" porcelain plank floor tile, 6" LED recess lights in the center of the kitchen & 4" LED recess lights around the perimeter of the wall cabinets, Tape LED under-cabinet lighting, Nuvo Antebellum Mini Pendant light above the kitchen sink, Kohler single basin Apron Front sink, Newport Brass pull down faucet, Atrium Garden Window, and Sophia 2" x 6" subway backsplash tile!

Kitchen with Soapstone Benchtops 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!