www.seacoastrephotography.com white lacquer finish kitchen with standard sheen has full overlay Maple cabinetry with 5-piece drawer fronts and soft-close concealed hinges. The large Kitchen Island hides double waste basket in pull out cabinetry, provides a spot for the built in microwave, and has plenty of space for seating and additional storage. There is an apron front sink, decorative panels to add element on exposed ends, and upper cabinets with glass inserts.

Shiloh Eclipse Statesville Arctic White Maple

The Kitchen Place

Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Bracken

Charla Ray Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and black benchtop.

Winterton Willows

GOAT Interiors

Kitchen - Additional sink for convenience.
Inspiration for a country eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback and multiple islands.

Westfield Blvd.

Peak Stone Company

Design ideas for a large modern kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

San Mateo Park Style

Swanson Kitchens, Inc.

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bad Kohlgrub

STUDIO43

Nolte Feel magnolie matt mit Stangengriffen unten und Griffmulden bei den Hängeschränken, Naturstein Nero Assoluto geflammt und gebürstet, Keramik Spülbecken, Boch und Miele Geräteausstattung. Rückwand und Fußboden aus Eiche Rustikal, Regal und Leuchte aus Altholz Fichte. Rückwand, Boden, Regal und Leuchte wurden vom Kunden selbst gefertigt

Forest House

New Operations Workshop

This bright, contemporary kitchen for a forest house, by New Operations Workshop, showcases stainless steel appliances, a stainless steel farm sink, curly maple custom cabinetry and wide plank walnut floors. The ceiling is white painted wood.

Traditional Country Kitchen Desgin with White Painted Cabinetry Menlo Park

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with subway tile splashback, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Elbow Park Reno

Knight Custom Homes

A corroded pipe in the 2nd floor bathroom was the original prompt to begin extensive updates on this 109 year old heritage home in Elbow Park. This craftsman home was build in 1912 and consisted of scattered design ideas that lacked continuity. In order to steward the original character and design of this home while creating effective new layouts, we found ourselves faced with extensive challenges including electrical upgrades, flooring height differences, and wall changes. This home now features a timeless kitchen, site finished oak hardwood through out, 2 updated bathrooms, and a staircase relocation to improve traffic flow. The opportunity to repurpose exterior brick that was salvaged during a 1960 addition to the home provided charming new backsplash in the kitchen and walk in pantry.

Scottsdale House | Decorating

Bria Hammel Interiors

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

Redding Rd Touch of Modern

Molly Trost Interior Design

Inspiration for a traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 2_

Distinctive Domain

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, black benchtop and raised-panel cabinets.

Modern Küche

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, black floor and black benchtop.

Lower East Side

Alex Lucaci

Contemporary galley kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

Whats not to like about reclaimed wood hanging shelves for that extra decor space you've always wanted. Not to mention the beautiful crisp white cabinetry to match the rest of the kitchen with the added bonus of storage.

Black Accents Kitchen

Kitchen Master Design & Remodeling LLC

beautiful white kitchen in new luxury home with island, pendant lights, and hardwood floors. Island and Counters are Black, Hardwood Floors are Dark, and Cabinets, Backsplash, and Woodwork are White

Family Kitchen & Great room

Page Lumber, Millwork, & Building Supplies

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Eat-In Kitchen

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

A Craftsman Major Remodel

Batman Builders Corporation

Melissa Batman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Floors 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!