LORRAINE COLSON | Architecte d'Intérieur

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island and black floor.

Conroe Lake House

Kennedy Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and wood.

BURLINGAME KITCHEN

Dyer Studio Inc.

Meagan Larsen Photography
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Kitchen

Country eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse kitchen

Project Guru

Large kitchen remodel transformed the space in keeping with the farmhouse style of the home, adding a large working and seating island with undermount copper sink. A large cabinet bank now links the kitchen and adjoining dining space. Photo: Timothy Manning www.manningmagic.com

Morristown Modern New Build

Clear Home Design

in this modern L shaped kitchen, the nook is saved for this inviting leather banquette and midcentury dining chairs. the table is lit from above with modern restoration hardware glass and black pendants. the table is black walnut.

Proline ProV WC Stainless Steel Wall Range Hood

ProHoods

The ProV WC is one of our most customizable wall range hoods. It comes with a chimney, too! As an added bonus, the chimney is telescoping, meaning it can retract and expand to fit in your kitchen. The control panel is easily accessible under the hood, and it features a Rheostat knob to adjust your blower power. There's not set speeds on this model; just turn the knob to find the perfect speed depending on what you are cooking. The ProV WC also features a unique look with slanted stainless steel baffle filters, as the baffle filters in most of our models sit flat under the hood. These filters are dishwasher safe to keep you less focused on cleaning and more focused on cooking in the kitchen. Finally, the ProV WC features two different blower options: a 1200 CFM local blower or a 1300 CFM inline blower. It's the only model that gives you the option to install your blower in the ductwork, and not inside the range hood itself! For more information on our ProV WC models, click on the link below. https://www.prolinerangehoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Pro%20V%20WC

The Penthouse

Bromley Caldari Architects PC

http://www.mikikokikuyama.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

beautiful kitchen projects

Tri-County Design Center

Photo of a large country u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, black floor, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, slate floors and grey benchtop.

Westmount Arts&Craft Home - Kitchen

Morisset Design

Design ideas for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

East River

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

total gut renovation of a mid century apartment in the lower east side of manhattan - 2 bedroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, painted wood floors and black floor.

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.

Cocoa Beach Condo

BLUMESTONE

Small space for kitchen so request to move laundry to other side of bathroom and open it up with high end appliances and galley style convenience
This is an example of a small mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

CQ981 Calacatta Novus

Colorquartz®

Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black floor.

The Family Kitchen

Minosa | Design Life Better

Abundant storage under and over the bench handles all the items required for busy family life. The custom bookshelf houses the library. Image: Nicole England

Compassvale Apartment

Studio Roundtop

The brief was to transform the apartment into a home that was suited to our client’s (a young married couple) needs of entertainment and desire for an open plan. By reimagining the spatial hierarchy of a typical Singaporean home, the existing living room was converted nto a guest room, 2 bedrooms were also transformed into a single living space centered in the heart of the apartment. White frameless doors were used in the master and guest bedrooms, extending and brightening the hallway when left open. Accents of graphic and color were also used against a pared down material palette to form the backdrop for the owners’ collection of objects and artwork that was a reflection of the young couple’s vibrant personalities. Photographer: Tessa Choo

Charlevoix Rustic Lake House

The Quiet Moose

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchens

Mu-2 Inc.

We hired Mu-2 Inc in the fall of 2011 to gut a house we purchased in Georgetown, move all of the rooms in the house around, and then put it back together again. The project started in September and we moved in just prior to Christmas that year (it's a small house, it only took 3 months). Ted and Geoff were amazing to work with. Their work ethic was high - each day they showed up at the same time (early) and they worked a full day each day until the job was complete. We obviously weren't living here at the time but all of our new neighbors were impressed with the regularity of their schedule and told us so. There was great value. Geoff and Ted handled everything from plumbing to wiring - in our house both were completely replaced - to hooking up our new washer and dryer when they arrived. And everything in between. We continue to use them on new projects here long after we moved in. This year they built us a beautiful fence - and it's an 8,000 sq foot lot - that has an awe inspiring rolling gate. I bought overly complicated gate locks on the internet and Ted and Geoff figured them out and made them work. They basically built gates to work with my locks! Currently they are building a deck off our kitchen and two sets of stairs leading down to our patio. We can't recommend them highly enough. You could call us for more details if you like. Michael & David in Georgetown

ANOTHER VENICE | appartamento a Venezia

Marcante-Testa

carola ripamonti
Small contemporary l-shaped separate kitchen in Venice with grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, coloured appliances and no island.

Additional Projects

DYR-Ex General Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain floors, no island and black floor.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Black Floor 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!