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.

Mukilteo Gem

Interiors by Popov

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

NC Countertops Projects

NC Countertops llc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in Raleigh 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.

Full Solar Home with Open Layout

Tru Form LLC

Photo of a country galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, with island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Interior's

The Studio of Christopher Phelps

Country eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Création nouvelle cuisine contemporaine beige & blanc

CUISINES CONCEPT & CREATIONS

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Toulouse with beige cabinets, with island, black floor, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, black appliances and cement tiles.

Modern Farmhouse

Chad Hemphill Construction

Design by Aline Designs
This is an example of a country kitchen pantry in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black floor and grey benchtop.

Wargrave House

Niki Schafer Interior Design

This is an example of an eclectic eat-in kitchen in Oxfordshire with a drop-in sink, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and beige benchtop.

Reto

Koivu Ltd

A view from outside the room. This gives you an idea of the size of the kitchen - it is a small area but used very efficiently to fit all you would need in a kitchen. Altan Omer (photography@altamomer.com)

Lakeland Cottage, Cumbria

User

Photo of a small country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Cornwall with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, no island and black floor.

Greenwich Village

Megan Grehl

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and black floor.

Nos réalisations de cuisines

Cuisines Thevenet

sabine cerrade
Contemporary kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

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.

Marble and Soapstone

Premier Surfaces

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

NE Capitol Hill Remodel

Bakken Design Build

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse kitchen

Project Guru

Large kitchen remodel transformed the space in keeping with the farmhouse style of the home, adding a large working and seating island with undermount copper sink. A large cabinet bank now links the kitchen and adjoining dining space. Photo: Timothy Manning www.manningmagic.com

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Rasmussen / Su Architects

Jeffrey Totaro
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and black floor.

wood block residence

chadbourne + doss architects

chadbourne + doss architects reimagines a mid century modern house. Nestled into a hillside this home provides a quiet and protected modern sanctuary for its family. The Kitchen is contained in bright white and aluminum. The Living spaces are a composition of black and wood. Large sliding glass doors open to a full length deck. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon

Mon Concept Habitation

Dans l’entrée - qui donne accès à la cuisine ouverte astucieusement agencée en U, au coin parents et à la pièce de vie - notre attention est instantanément portée sur la jolie teinte « Brun Murcie » des menuiseries, sublimée par l’iconique lampe Flowerpot de And Tradition.

Kitchen with 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!