This is an example of a small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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Staging2Sell

Anthony Rego
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Custom Home Steel Grey Granite

iDesign Granite

Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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Cloisters Design Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Fun updated kitchen

Leah Luczynski Interior Design

The purpose of the project was the make the 1970s Harvest Gold (that just wouldn't quit) feel like it was part of the space rather than an eyesore. This was achieved by using only paint. The budget for this project was very small--$1000 ($700 of which was earmarked for the flooring). The question was posed "how can we make this kitchen look better with only using paint?"

Basement Remodel, From drab to EXCITING

Birdie Miller Designs

Minimal Kitchen installed with basic appliances
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Home Renovation

CRS Cabinets

This is a unique residential renovation that CRS Cabinets performed on a client's home. This customer chose the light gray wood color finish with the matching gray granite counter tops. This color choice will give your kitchen a modern look and will also make your cabinets stand out.

V-Town Bungalow

Kept Saint Paul

Photo of a small country galley eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

3-х комн. квартира, ЖК "Айя" (г.Астана 2013) - реализована в 2014.

User

Квартира для сдачи в аренду. Кухня.
Small u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, no island, black benchtop, a drop-in sink, white appliances, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Kitchen Making Life Easier

JS-1 Construction Co

See-thru corner cabinet. Open shelving
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and no island.

Cabrillo Ave remodeling (kitchen)

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens

Creative Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hamilton Heights Refresh: Kitchen

Julie Schuster Design Studio

The key to staging a small kitchen is de-cluttering the counter-top and selecting few decorative accessories that make an impact.
Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic Black and White Kitchen Rennovation

South Cypress

In the end, the installation looks flawless and the texture created by the tiles’ varying thicknesses makes visitors want to reach out and touch them. The kitchen also includes under-mount lighting that really shows off the array of backsplash tiles.

Panorama LA Remodeling Kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Photo of a small traditional galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Küche in Grünblau

Inter-raum

Fotos by Jesse Krencky
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Cologne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Inside an Islington live-work home

JLV Design Ltd

Matt Writtle
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island and grey floor.

Квартира

Maxim Maximov

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Kitchen with 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!