APRES
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen with red cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, grey benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Scarboro Residence

THAD

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Historic Piano Factory AirBnB

HouseHome

Built in 1896, the original site of the Baldwin Piano warehouse was transformed into several turn-of-the-century residential spaces in the heart of Downtown Denver. The building is the last remaining structure in Downtown Denver with a cast-iron facade. HouseHome was invited to take on a poorly designed loft and transform it into a luxury Airbnb rental. Since this building has such a dense history, it was our mission to bring the focus back onto the unique features, such as the original brick, large windows, and unique architecture. Our client wanted the space to be transformed into a luxury, unique Airbnb for world travelers and tourists hoping to experience the history and art of the Denver scene. We went with a modern, clean-lined design with warm brick, moody black tones, and pops of green and white, all tied together with metal accents. The high-contrast black ceiling is the wow factor in this design, pushing the envelope to create a completely unique space. Other added elements in this loft are the modern, high-gloss kitchen cabinetry, the concrete tile backsplash, and the unique multi-use space in the Living Room. Truly a dream rental that perfectly encapsulates the trendy, historical personality of the Denver area.

Spanish Santa Fe

Fuzzy Wuzzy Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and porcelain floors.

Bluff House Kitchen, void

Auhaus Architecture

Bluff House kitchen. Photography: Auhaus Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

L shape country kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Welcome to this stunning airy modern country style kitchen, where beauty meets practicality.
Photo of a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch

J.S. Brown & Co.

A tiny kitchen and large unused dining room were combined to create a welcoming, eat in kitchen with the addition of a powder room, and space left for the doggies.

Black Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

JASMIN REESE INTERIORS

Photography by Michael Alan Kaskel
Inspiration for a country l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

MOTORIZED Flip-Around TV mount

Sofo Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Kitchen- Towson

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

William Luck Kitchen

Wilde North

This builder's grate kitchen was made extra special with the graphic cement tiles installed on the backsplash. We added under counter lights, spot lights in the corner cabinets and a new range hood.

GlenIris Modern Industrial

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Amazing sleek modern industrial kitchen in monochrome. Shining white cabinetry and super white engineered stone benches give a fantastically clean look while the feature grain Tasmanian Oak timber floors add warmth and contrast to the crispness. Tim Turner Photography

L shape country kitchen

Kettle Co. Kitchens

Larder cupboard for practical storage solutions.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cornwall with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une cuisine ouverte, chic et fonctionnelle

Perspect'in

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ansonia Court

Atelier Armbruster

Kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, grey benchtop, concrete benchtops, cement tile splashback and brown floor.

Dupont Circle Rowhouse Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

We completely gutted and renovated this DC rowhouse and added a three-story rear addition and a roof deck. On the main floor the kitchen has cabinetry on both sides and an L-shaped island in the center. A section of mirrored cabinet doors adds drama. A comfortable sitting room off the kitchen is flooded with light from the large windows and full-lite rear door.

Sophisticated Contemporary Kitchen

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Жизнь у реки

MIRBURO

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances and brown benchtop.

High Gloss White & Wood Modern Kitchen By Darash Collection

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cortworth Road - Open plan kitchen diner

HEM Architects

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback and Black Appliances 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!