Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Home Tex Homes

HomeTex Homes

This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with red cabinets, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Appartement Haussmannien à Paris

KAST DESIGN

Derrière le salon se trouve la nouvelle cuisine (anciennement une chambre) entièrement dessinée par KAST DESIGN. Un grand monolithe gris foncé en granit prend place au centre de la pièce, posé sur d’authentiques carreaux de ciment associés au parquet d’origine en point de Hongrie. INA MALEC PHOTOGRAPHIE

Desert Retreat

Friedman & Shields

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, multiple islands, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, cement tiles, grey floor and black benchtop.

Une cuisine chaleureuse blanche noire et bois

Distha Cuisines

Réalisation d'une cuisine Cesar avec façades laquées blanc brillant, plans de travail en Granit Noir du Zimbabwe effet cuir et table en chêne massif vernis mat. Le tout totalement sans poignées, avec gorges en aluminium. L'encadrement des meubles hauts est réalisé avec des panneaux en chêne de la même finition que la table mange debout galbée en bois massif. La table de cuisson est une BORA Pure. La crédence miroir bronze apporte une touche d'originalité et de profondeur à la pièce. Enfin, le meuble bas une porte, situé au dos de la péninsule, est réalisé sur-mesure avec une façade allant jusqu'au sol pour qu'il s'intègre et se dissimule parfaitement côté salle à manger.

Scandinavian Kitchen

Mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, cement tiles, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and black cabinets.

Projekt 8

Kizil Interior Services

Inspiration for an industrial galley open plan kitchen in Frankfurt with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Studio Berlin Schöneberg

Albert Interiors

Blick in die blaue Küche mit L-Zeile
This is an example of a small scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Harpenden Project

Folds Inside Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, red floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation d'une cuisine en région Parisienne

ASDesign ( ASD )

Cuisine contemporaine en L de 9 m2
Small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bessières

Studio Castille

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Transformation complète d'une cuisine

Céline Tsakyrellis - Interior Designer

Photo of a transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with cement tiles, black benchtop, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue floor, granite benchtops and mirror splashback.

It's all in the detail

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, with island, white floor and black benchtop.

Die Küche – das Herz des Hauses

Ihr Schreiner Thaler

Ob es in unseren Genen steckt, dass wir uns am liebsten dort versammeln, wo das Feuer brennt? Wo das Essen zubereitet wird? Wo die interessantesten Gespräche geführt werden? Wir freuen uns jedenfalls sehr, dass wir für eine Familie aus Mochenwangen mit der Küche aus unserer Schreinerei einen solchen Hausmittelpunkt schaffen durften. Die Specials dieser Küche: grifflose Ausführung aller Fronten einschließlich Kühlschrank, Apothekerschrank und Mülleimer elektrisch öffnend, Arbeitsplatten aus Granit mit flächenbündigem Kochfeld und Wrasenabzug (Dunst- und Dampfabzug) von Miele. Kurz: Eine Küche mit viel Stauraum und pfiffigen Funktionen, die den Kochalltag erleichtern. Und die außerdem so schön ist, dass Familie und Freunde sich immer wieder hier versammeln werden.

Duplex Paris 6e

Oz & Babylone

Afin de faire entrer le soleil dans la cuisine et d'ouvrir l'espace, la cloison de séparation avec la salle-à-manger a été ouverte grâce à une baie vitrée rythmée par des profilés façon verrière d'atelier, des convecteurs électrique ultra-plat, en verre laqué blanc, réchauffent sans encombrer.

Une cuisine chaleureuse blanche noire et bois

Distha Cuisines

Appartement Seguin

Atelier Aim

Mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and blue cabinets.

St Agnes

Watershedd

Industrial reclaimed kitchen with marble work surface and timber shelved. Offset against a neutral white herringbone tile floor.
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with marble benchtops, cement tiles, no island, white floor, black benchtop, medium wood cabinets and vaulted.

Manhattan- Chelseek

Cervo Design

Omega
Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Cement Tiles 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!