Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands and black benchtop.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

151 - Ladera Ranch - Contemporary Modern Design Build Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Ladera Ranch Orange County Contemporary Modern Design Build Kitchen Remodel
Large contemporary single-wall kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Pukenui Residence

Arcline Architecture

Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Midcentury Refresh

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation d'un appartement à Paris

BAT & CO

Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, black benchtop, multi-coloured floor, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, black appliances and ceramic floors.

Midcentury Modern Kitchen

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

Gail Ownes
This is an example of a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Aponi Kitchen Renovation

Stonegate Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Mission Hills

Nutopia, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Unforgettable on 145

Plex Developments Ltd.

Amazing Open Kitchen with Dark Stained Island and dramatic dark island with White Painted Perimeter
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Chi Renovation & Design

A welcoming kitchen design perfect for family-friendly interiors! The goal was to bring modern freshness to their traditional interior design with a more functional layout and design. We opened up the kitchen floor plan to allow in an abundance of natural light and make the space more welcoming. Soft yellows on all the walls really hone in on a homey feel - which is exactly what this Chicago family was yearning for! Traditional aspects still act as the guiding influence in the design, showcasing classic shaker cabinets, vertical wood panel accents, and traditional styled bar stools. To add a more updated feel, we added built-in appliances, glass pendants, all-white subway tile backsplash, and a floor-to-ceiling wine rack. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/galleries/kitchen-dining/

Appartement avec terrasse

Juliette Breton

Appartement contemporain et épuré. Mobilier scandinave an matériaux naturels. La crédence et la bande au sol sont en carreaux de ciment. Le reste du sol est en béton ciré. Une étagère sur mesure a été dessinée dans la cuisine afin d'accueillir des végétaux. Un meuble cachant la TV a été dessiné sur mesure en valchromat, un matériau bio, et peint en blanc. Tapis berbère au sol. Rideaux en lin.

Kitchen Countertops

StoneCraft Marble & Granite

"Black Agatha" granite countertops
Photo of a modern eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Washington, DC - Modern Wood - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington, DC Modern Kitchen Design by #JGKB http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole

Sophisticated Kitchen, and more, in Malvern

Rudloff Custom Builders

In this beautiful French Manor style home, we renovated the kitchen and butler’s pantry and created an office space and wet bar in a hallway. The black granite countertops and white cabinets are beautifully offset by black and gray mosaic backsplash behind the range and gold pendant lighting over the island. The huge window opens like an accordion, sliding completely open to the back garden. An arched doorway leads to an office and wet bar hallway, topped with a barrel ceiling and recessed lighting. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, 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: Damian Hoffman

The Ultimate Log Retreat

Fairview Log Homes

Dark wooden cabinets with stone and log walls framing in the space. Pendant lighting above the kitchen island with plenty of bar seating.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black Kitchen Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Vue de la verrière sur la cuisine

EDECO Rénovation

Vue sur la verrière et la cuisine
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Carmichael Modern Custom Home

Core Construction

Kitchen Island, Waterfall Counter top, Built in Cabinets
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

151 - Ladera Ranch - Contemporary Modern Design Build Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback 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!