Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Riverbend Guest House - Green With Character

Jarrett Design

Photo of a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Quaint Kitchen Design in Middleburg, VA

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Капитальный ремонт однокомнатной квартиры

Эко Ремонт

Капитальный ремонт однокомнатной квартиры
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lake Wylie Wonder

Spain Construction

Large kitchen renovation designed to maximize the view and entertaining space. Marble backsplash, quartzite countertops, farmhouse sink, a spacious island and custom cabinetry create a bright and airy space for gatherings of any size.

Glamourous, Joyful Condo in Wayne, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This condominium is modern and sleek, while still retaining much of its traditional charm. We added paneling to the walls, archway, door frames, and around the fireplace for a special and unique look throughout the home. To create the entry with convenient built-in shoe storage and bench, we cut an alcove an existing to hallway. The deep-silled windows in the kitchen provided the perfect place for an eating area, which we outfitted with shelving for additional storage. Form, function, and design united in the beautiful black and white kitchen. It is a cook’s dream with ample storage and counter space. The bathrooms play with gray and white in different materials and textures to create timeless looks. The living room’s built-in shelves and reading nook in the bedroom add detail and storage to the home. The pops of color and eye-catching light fixtures make this condo joyful and fun. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images Design Credit: Staci Levy Designs

Stately Colonial

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Expansive traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lavalle Kitchen

Sarah Dane-Brown Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

A vintage range is one of the beautiful focal points in the kitchen and the black island is a lovely complement. A clear glass door provides access to the yard.

Hudson Rustic Renovation

Fluidesign Studio

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: J-Mar Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black and White Kitchen - Hillsboro

Adapt Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen remodel, u-shaped with island featuring white shaker cabinets, black granite and quartz countertops, marble mosaic backsplash with black hardware, induction cooktop and paneled hood. Cabinet Finishes: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Wall Color: Sherwin Williams "Pure white" Perimeter Countertop: Pental Quartz "Absolute Black Granite Honed" Island Countertop: Pental Quartz "Arezzo" Backsplash: Bedrosians "White Cararra Marble Random Linear Mosaic"

Whole Home - Oakton VA

Berriz Design Build Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Williams Wood Rd.

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

MACKENZIE FIELDS Kitchen

Eurowood Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Timeless Lake Home

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Builder: Kyle Hunt & Partners Incorporated | Architect: Mike Sharratt, Sharratt Design & Co. | Interior Design: Katie Constable, Redpath-Constable Interiors | Photography: Jim Kruger, LandMark Photography

House on the Hill

Gretchen O. Studio

Transitional galley kitchen in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

AGENCEMENT SUR MESURE - LILLE

Agris Agencement Intérieur

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Lille with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

2022 Parade of Homes - Pisgah View Modern Custom Home

Judd Builders

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Lark Court

Cairn Construction Group

Photo of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Storehouse

Starbox Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Brown Floor and Black Benchtop 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!