Glazed oak cabinet with LED lights painted in Farrow & Ball Chappell Green maximise the space by making the most of the high ceilings. The unified colour also creates a more spacious feeling. Pine table with chapel chair hint at the origins of the house as an old chapel with the limestone flooring adding to the rustic feel.

Modern Moroccan Passover Kitchen

BK Interior Designs LLC

This Passover kitchen was designed as a secondary space for cooking. The design includes Moroccan-inspired motifs on the ceramic backsplash and ties seamlessly with the black iron light fixture. Since the kitchen is used one week to a month per year, and to keep the project budget-friendly, we opted for laminate countertops with a concrete look as an alternative to stone. The 33-inch drop-in stainless steel sink is thoughtfully located by the only window with a view of the lovely backyard. Because the space is small and closed in, LED undercabinet lighting was essential to making the surface space practical for basic tasks.

East Melbourne

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Design project by Camilla Molders Design
Photo of a small industrial galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

All Black Kitchen

Consilium B LLC

ALl Black Kitchen in Black Fenix, with recessed Handles in Black and 12mm Fenix Top
Small industrial galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Солнечная квартира в Белгороде

Pogorelova Olga Designer

Компактная зона кухни оснащена все необходимым. Удалось даже организовать небольшую барную стойку. Фотограф: Лена Швоева
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white floor, a drop-in sink, black appliances and brown benchtop.

Miner's Cottage II

Design Storey

Modern rustic kitchen addition to a former miner's cottage. Coal black units and industrial materials reference the mining heritage of the area. design storey architects

Puritan

AMW Design Studio

Large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Woodland

Cabinet Plant

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new this space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfecting for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

CVETNOY

Мастерская Елены Горенштейн

Елена Горенштейн
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Minimalistische Küche für eine Berliner Altbauwohnung

Studio CH - ID

Copyright der Fotos: Andreas Meichsner Die Schrankfronten haben eine matte Anti-Finger-Print Oberfläche. Hierdurch sieht man einerseits keine Fingerabdrücke, andererseits sind sie dadurch auch extrem unempfindlich gegen jede Form von Verschmutzungen. Die Arbeitsplatte ist mit schwarzem Linoleum beschichtet. Hierbei handelt es sich um ein natürliches Material, das nicht nur einer wundervolle Haptik hat, sondern ebenso robust ist wie Massivholz. Die Küchenrückwand ist mit einem ökologischem Wandwachs behandelt worden. Dieser hält sowohl Wasser als auch Fett ab sorgt für eine sehr leichte Reinigung der Wand. Alle Küchengeräte sind hinter Frontblenden unter der Arbeitsplatte untergebracht. Hierdurch wird die Optik der Küche an keiner Stelle durchbrochen und es sind keine unansehnlichen Elektrogeräte zu sehen. Der Einbauschrank an der Linken Seite enthält genug Stauraum für alles, was man in der Küche so braucht.

Double Island Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers

We love this kitchen's curved brick ceiling, the custom backsplash, and integrated appliances.
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, black splashback, black benchtop and vaulted.

Mansard roof extension and creation of 3 rental flats

VORBILD Architecture

U-shape kitchen with handless cabinets and wooden worktops. White cabinets. Black splashback. Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Apartment In Traditional Building

Malcolm Duffin Design

Teresa Giesler
Photo of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and linoleum floors.

Dark, Simple, Modern Kitchen

Nemo Tile + Stone

Inspired by a design scheme described as “moody masculine” in this New York City residence, designer Susanne Fox created a dark, simple, and modern look for this gorgeous open kitchen in Midtown. Nemo Tile’s Glazed Stack mosaic in glossy black was selected for the backsplash. The contrast between the dark glazing and the light wood cabinets creates a beautiful sleek look while the natural light plays on the tile and creates gorgeous movement through the space.

Dark, Simple, Modern Kitchen

Nemo Tile + Stone

Dulwich Delight

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

Small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and stainless steel benchtops.

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

A cream Rayburn sits in this alcove with a slate tiled splashback. An oak mantelpiece sits stylishly above, with hanging rail for pots and pans. Steve the antlers adds a rustic country accent.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet.
Large modern u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, orange floor and turquoise benchtop.

Via Lido Soud

Reuter Homes

Clay Bowman. Bowman Group Architectural Photography bowmangroup.net/
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Триумф парк

Александра Сакмарова

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor, black benchtop and a peninsula.

Kitchen with a Drop-in Sink and Black Splashback 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!