Gunnar W
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry- Signature Golf Point

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Contemporary kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

VIVIENDA SEVILLA LA NUEVA MADRID

ALVA DECOR

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and an undermount sink.

Kitchen and Dining Remodel - by Faye Smith Interior Design

Faye Smith Interior Design

This galley kitchen was transformed with an updated white cabinet look. Charcoal gray, wood-look ceramic tile runs throughout the common space in this masculine presentation. Thomas Mosley Photography

SieMatic Stilwelt | PURE

SieMatic - moebelplus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Arlington, Virginia - Modern - Kitchen and Bathroom

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Arlington, Virginia Modern Kitchen and Bathroom #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

South Beach Exquisite House

2id Interiors

Large country galley separate kitchen in Miami with metallic splashback, dark hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

Modern Kitchens

Mu-2 Inc.

We hired Mu-2 Inc in the fall of 2011 to gut a house we purchased in Georgetown, move all of the rooms in the house around, and then put it back together again. The project started in September and we moved in just prior to Christmas that year (it's a small house, it only took 3 months). Ted and Geoff were amazing to work with. Their work ethic was high - each day they showed up at the same time (early) and they worked a full day each day until the job was complete. We obviously weren't living here at the time but all of our new neighbors were impressed with the regularity of their schedule and told us so. There was great value. Geoff and Ted handled everything from plumbing to wiring - in our house both were completely replaced - to hooking up our new washer and dryer when they arrived. And everything in between. We continue to use them on new projects here long after we moved in. This year they built us a beautiful fence - and it's an 8,000 sq foot lot - that has an awe inspiring rolling gate. I bought overly complicated gate locks on the internet and Ted and Geoff figured them out and made them work. They basically built gates to work with my locks! Currently they are building a deck off our kitchen and two sets of stairs leading down to our patio. We can't recommend them highly enough. You could call us for more details if you like. Michael & David in Georgetown

Mid Century Modernism

Design First Interiors

Photography Credit: Doublespace Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black floor, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Minnetonka Residence

ALTUS Architecture + Design

Ryan Siemers
Design ideas for a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances and black floor.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Warson Woods

Karen Korn Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

In the expanded walk-in pantry, our client decided to dress up the storage space by adding custom base cabinetry and coordinating shelving. The countertop and shelves are a rich, cherry wood. Bead-board finishes off the look and ties in with the adjacent, country kitchen.

Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

This 1950's kitchen hindered our client's cooking and bi-weekly entertaining and was inconsistent with the home's mid-century architecture. Additional key goals were to improve function for cooking and entertaining 6 to 12 people on a regular basis. Originally with only two entry points to the kitchen (from the entry/foyer and from the dining room) the kitchen wasn’t very open to the remainder of the home, or the living room at all. The door to the carport was never used and created a conflict with seating in the breakfast area. The new plans created larger openings to both rooms, and a third entry point directly into the living room. The “peninsula” manages the sight line between the kitchen and a large, brick fireplace while still creating an “island” effect in the kitchen and allowing seating on both sides. The television was also a “must have” utilizing it to watch cooking shows while prepping food, for news while getting ready for the day, and for background when entertaining. Meticulously designed cabinets provide ample storage and ergonomically friendly appliance placement. Cabinets were previously laid out into two L-shaped spaces. On the “top” was the cooking area with a narrow pantry (read: scarce storage) and a water heater in the corner. On the “bottom” was a single 36” refrigerator/freezer, and sink. A peninsula separated the kitchen and breakfast room, truncating the entire space. We have now a clearly defined cool storage space spanning 60” width (over 150% more storage) and have separated the ovens and cooking surface to spread out prep/clean zones. True pantry storage was added, and a massive “peninsula” keeps seating for up to 6 comfortably, while still expanding the kitchen and gaining storage. The newly designed, oversized peninsula provides plentiful space for prepping and entertaining. Walnut paneling wraps the room making the kitchen a stunning showpiece.

Froemmling Residence

AMD Architecture

This is an example of a modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor, white benchtop, white splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Phase 2 of our Modern Cottage project was the complete renovation of a small, impractical kitchen and dining nook. The client asked for a fresh, bright kitchen with natural light, a pop of color, and clean modern lines. The resulting kitchen features all of the above and incorporates fun details such as a scallop tile backsplash behind the range and artisan touches such as a custom walnut island and floating shelves; a custom metal range hood and hand-made lighting. This kitchen is all that the client asked for and more!

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.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Oak cabinetry is stained a deep deep green and then paired with honed Danby marble. Beyond is the staircase which wraps around a screen evocative of the site's many trees amongst the winter snow.

New Project

MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and brown benchtop.

Sudlow 2

Sheerin Bespoke

The “Industrial shaker” – notice the bare red Cheshire brick feature wall – A classic shaker style kitchen in modern deep grey with grey slate floor, and hardwearing white quartz worktops around the cooking area and a rich luxurious solid oak island worktop – see how the furniture perfectly sits underneath the oak beam to the ceiling – a classic and instant hallmark of bespoke manufacture and installation - notice the modern way of cooking with cutting-edge multi-function ovens set at eye level for ease of use, the wide seamless induction hob set in a break-fronted worktop run for deeper worksurface where its needed most, and “WOW” glass extractor hood, framed by classic glazed wall units for glasses and cups/plates. Note the bifold dresser hiding the small appliances (Mixer/blender/toaster) merging into the tall larder and huge side by side fridge and freezer. Again the sink is on the island but inset into the beautiful solid oak oiled worktop. With contemporary chrome rinse monobloc tap. The island feature side has a wine cooler, and a breakfast bar conveniently located to grab that next glass of wine!. Simple chrome cup and ball handles finish off that industrial modern look. Photographer - Peter Corcoran

All Cabinet Finishes 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!