Denash Photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch C.K.D. Breakfast bar on a center island. Shaded chandelier. Bar sink. Arched window over sink. Gray and beige cabinetry. Range and stainless steel refrigerator.

Black Metal White Plaster

Donald Lococo Architects

Subsequent additions are covered with living green walls to deemphasize stylistic conflicts imposed on a 1940’s Tudor and become backdrop surrounding a kitchen addition. On the interior, further added architectural inconsistencies are edited away, and the language of the Tudor’s original reclaimed integrity is referenced for the addition. Sympathetic to the home, windows and doors remain untrimmed and stark plaster walls contrast the original black metal windows. Sharp black elements contrast fields of white. With a ceiling pitch matching the existing and chiseled dormers, a stark ceiling hovers over the kitchen space referencing the existing homes plaster walls. Grid members in windows and on saw scored paneled walls and cabinetry mirror the machine age windows as do exposed steel beams. The exaggerated white field is pierced by an equally exaggerated 13 foot black steel tower that references the existing homes steel door and window members. Glass shelves in the tower further the window parallel. Even though it held enough dinner and glassware for eight, its thin members and transparent shelves defy its massive nature, allow light to flow through it and afford the kitchen open views and the feeling of continuous space. The full glass at the end of the kitchen reveres a grouping of 50 year old Hemlocks. At the opposite end, a window close to the peak looks up to a green roof.

Cottage on Sidell

City Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, glass-front cabinets and grey benchtop.

Huron

KitchenLab Interiors

Michael Alan Kaskel
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Baldwin Hills Kitchen Renovation

Rebecca Quandt Interiors

This kitchen renovation yielded a major transformation from small and outdated to open-concept contemporary. By using Ikea SEKTION cabinets and quartz countertops, this mother daughter duo achieved a huge upgrade on a tiny budget. Photo: Rebecca Quandt

Kitchen

Amy Kartheiser Design

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Eagle County Residence

Vintage Woods and Metals

A beautiful residence in Eagle County Colorado features siding from Vintage Woods, Inc. Fireplace wraps, stairways and kitchen highlights create warm and inviting interiors. ©Kimberly Gavin Photography 2016 970-524-4041 www.vintagewoodsinc.net

San Anselmo

Mead Quin Design

Photographer: David Duncan Livingston
Transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Gold St. open plan apartment kitchen

Jared Frank Studio

The apartment's original enclosed kitchen was demolished to make way for an openplan kitchen with cabinets that housed my client's depression-era glass collection.

Seaside Vacation Home

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

In this new vacation home in Orleans, MA, the classic Cape Cod look is achieved by using the mix of blues and whites. This spacious kitchen features Fieldstone cabinetry in Aegean Mist and a classic apron front sink with Kohler faucet. The rope crown molding accent plays along with the nautical theme, as well as the island posts. Designed by Karen Pratt-Mills of our Yarmouth, MA gallery.

Virginia Wine Country

Kim Kendall Interiors

Mary Parker Architectural Photography
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured splashback, with island and brown floor.

Remodel Project

Insidesign

Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Butler's Pantry with Glass Framed Cabinets

Cabinet Innovations

Beautiful Butler's Pantry featuring Brookhaven cabinets in Oak with a Dove Grey finish. The design was built with the Colony door style and features a granite stone slab; verde vecchio. All wall cabinets are glass framed with interior lighting and glass shelves for glassware display. Cabinets go the ceiling with small top trim.

Pearl's Place

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Traditional separate kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

The Pantry Blue Utility Room by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hanover, NH

Details Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Buell Mansion Remix

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Emily Redfield
Photo of a transitional kitchen in Denver with glass-front cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Sellwood Library House

The Works

This turn-of-the-century original Sellwood Library was transformed into an amazing Portland home for it's New York transplants. Custom woodworking and cabinetry transformed this room into a warm living space. An amazing kitchen with a rolling ladder to access high cabinets as well as a stunning 10 by 4 foot carrara marble topped island! Leaded glass windows and dark stained wood floors add to the eclectic mix of original craftsmanship and modern influences. Lincoln Barbour

Elegantly Detailed Kitchen

TZS Design

Custom Kitchen designed by TZS Design. We design our kitchens from the ground up without any standard cabinet size restrictions. One of our specialties is one of a kind hoods. We produce all construction documents and specifications necessary so your builder and millworker can create the kitchen of your dreams.

North Los Altos

360 design studio

Photography Estudio Facundo Bengoechea www.estudiobengoechea.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and a farmhouse sink.

Kitchen with Glass-front Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Floors 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!