Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, white benchtop, grey splashback, marble splashback and black floor.

Ethernal Calacatta Gold Kitchen

Simon Adamczyk

Raquel Langworthy
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Westchester

Morrone Interiors

Hi Res Media
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor and glass tile splashback.

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.

2017 Trending Colors

Finstad's Carpet One

This contemporary kitchen balances muted grey''s with pops of dark red and white for a sleek and versatile kitchen. Complete with grey hex back-splash tile and gorgeous, dark grey floor tiles, this style creates a contemporary masterpiece! Hex back-splash and large tile flooring available at Finstad's Carpet One in Helena, MT. *All colors and styles may not always be available.

Bancroft

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This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Ottawa with black floor.

KITCHEN RENOVATION

Natasha Habermann Studio

Photo of a small modern galley separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, no island and black floor.

Restored 1969 Modern Glass House

Fivecat Studio | Architecture

Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Modern kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and black floor.

Kitchen

Natural Balance Home Builders

Photo of a modern u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback and black floor.

Single Wall White Kitchen

Cabinet Innovations

The main wall of the kitchen houses a 36" refrigerator, 24" dishwasher and sink. Cabinets go to the ceiling with a small top trim, all wall cabinets have recessed bottoms for under cabinet lights. Chef's pantry storage is featured to the right of the dishwasher. All cabinets are Brookhaven with an Alpine White finish on the Springfield Recessed door style. Builder: Steve Hood with Steve Hood Company Cabinet Designer: Mary Calvin and Kelly Ziehe with Cabinet Innovations

North Curl Curl Renovation

LJW Design

A Hamptons inspired design for Sydney's northern beaches.
Design ideas for a large beach style open plan kitchen in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and exposed beam.

Redding

Wyeth Ray Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

WPB Condo

HomeLife Interiors Inc

Photo of a modern galley kitchen pantry in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

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.

Modern living in Adam's Hill, Glendale

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Modernizing a mid-century Adam's hill home was an enjoyable project indeed. The kitchen cabinets are modern European frameless in a dark deep gray with a touch of earth tone in it. The golden hard integrated on top and sized for each door and drawer individually. The floor that ties it all together is 24"x24" black Terrazzo tile (about 1" thick). The neutral countertop by Cambria with a honed finish with almost perfectly matching backsplash tile sheets of 1"x10" limestone look-a-like tile.

Chefs Kitchen

Bellas Landscaping

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, black floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Chefs Kitchen

Bellas Landscaping

Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, black floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

eclectic green and alder kitchen

M&M Interiors

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Hell's Kitchen

Nicola Bushuven Interior Consulting

Photo of a small industrial galley open plan kitchen in Bremen with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

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!