This is an example of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, with island, black benchtop and grey floor.

Hillside Modern

Intrinsik Architecture

Derik Olsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Meadowbrook

AVID Associates LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Carefree

Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.

Bill Timmerman
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Tribeca Loft

Henrybuilt

Henrybuilt
This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Martis Camp Contemporary

Ward-Young Architecture & Planning - Truckee, CA

Contemporary kitchen in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete benchtops and an integrated sink.

Olivier & Sandrine - Cuisine noire et bois

Lily Cuisines & Cie

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Nantes with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Spitzer Residence

Linton Architects

Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Design ideas for a modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback and panelled appliances.

Westmere, Auckland Feature Home

David Reid Homes

With pale vertical cedar cladding, granite and clean lines, this contemporary family home has a decidedly mid-century Palm Springs aesthetic. Backing onto a bush reserve, the home makes the most of its lush setting by incorporating a stunning courtyard off the living area. Native bush and a travertine wall form a dramatic backdrop to the pool, with aquila decking running to a sunken outdoor living room, complete with fireplace and skylights - creating the perfect social focal point for year-round relaxing and entertaining. Interior detailing continues the modernist aesthetic. An open-tread suspended timber staircase floats in the entry foyer. Concrete floors, black-framed glazing and white walls feature in the main living areas. Appliances in the kitchen are integrated behind American oak cabinetry. A butler’s pantry lives up to its utilitarian nature with a morning prep station of toaster, jug and blender on one side, and a wine and cocktail making station on the other. Layout allows for separation from busy family life. The sole upper level bedroom is the master suite - forming a welcoming sanctuary to retreat to. There’s a window-seat for reading in the sun, an in-built desk, ensuite and walk in robe.

Kitchen and Baths

Cobb Construction

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Pollock Residence

Springfield Design

Costa Esmerelda Brushed granite
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Vineyard-Side Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors

Tom Ralston Concrete

The DeBernardo Kitchen employees acid stained, epoxy sealed, triple acrylic wax floors for an elegant and easy to maintain floor. The clients boast of not having to do anything but lightly mop floors with warm water for over 5-years.

Horsetail Residence

Reid Smith Architects

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other with dark wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Dark Stained Kitchenette

Maraya Interior Design

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. ArcDesign Architects

River Lodge

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Lodge Kitchen - view toward Dining Room - butternut cabinets, Subzero Wolf integrated appliances and leathered granite island. Note: custom made metal support under bar top. Photos by John Umberger

CSTB HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

isola con piano snack in marmo collemandina Cucina di Key Cucine
Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hickory Valley Mediterranean Kitchen

Lowell Hays Construction

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beaded inset cabinets and brown benchtop.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

世田谷の家

Roovice

This is an example of an asian l-shaped kitchen in Yokohama with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, grey benchtop, dark wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Black Splashback 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!