Island bench finished with X-Bond to create a concrete looking furniture piece, without the weight and cost of concrete. X-Bond is hand trowelled over MDF to create a concrete looking finish.

Загородный дом

Надежда Курайшевич

This is an example of a country l-shaped kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, no island and brown floor.

Renovation in Historic Building - Kitchen

Stocki Design LLC

Inspiration for a small modern galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, no island and white floor.

Hillside Modern

Intrinsik Architecture

Derik Olsen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in 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.

Прямая стильная невысокая кухня с матовыми и древесными фасадами

IDM Eterno - фасадные плиты для интерьера и мебели

Эта прямая кухня — прекрасный образец современного стиля лофт. Кухня с деревянными фасадами и темной гаммой одновременно теплая и современная. Средний размер и графитовый цвет создают гладкий вид, а отсутствие ручек придает минималистский вид.

Rural Renovation

Cube Dentro

The homeowners of this spectacular home in the countryside called for a vibrant kitchen that would revel in a touch of industrial styling, yet remain classical and elegant at the same time. The kitchen has beautifully played into the drama of the feature ceilings, and the overall space is a joy for our discerning clients. Client Brief: With extensive history in the cabinetmaking industry, our client had exacting ideals and a very distinct vision. The kitchen was an opportunity to incorporate many of the features and materials they had come to love. It was a chance for the Cube Dentro team to bring many exciting ideas to the project, while at the same time appreciating this client would put the spotlight on workmanship and precision.

Contemporary Woodland

Cabinet Plant

For this project, the initial inspiration for our clients came from seeing a modern industrial design featuring barnwood and metals in our showroom. Once our clients saw this, we were commissioned to completely renovate their outdated and dysfunctional kitchen and our in-house design team came up with this new this space that incorporated old world aesthetics with modern farmhouse functions and sensibilities. Now our clients have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind kitchen which is perfecting for hosting and spending time in. Modern Farm House kitchen built in Milan Italy. Imported barn wood made and set in gun metal trays mixed with chalk board finish doors and steel framed wired glass upper cabinets. Industrial meets modern farm house

Woodside

Heller & Associates

Modern kitchen in Detroit with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Cutting Horse Ranch in Parker County

Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc.

Photo of a country kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback and black appliances.

Appartement SIX

boma architectes

Détail tablette et évier
Small arts and crafts single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, pink floor and beige benchtop.

CSTB HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

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This is an example of 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.

Il Nostro Sogno

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Southwestern Contemporary

Janet Brooks Design

At the end of a large great room, this kitchen features a large working island, in addition to a raised counter for bar stools. A blackened steel custom range hood ties in with a steel back splash, all organically placed against a wall of ledge stone that pierces the home from inside to outside.

TALL, DARK + HAWKEYE

Studio Sven

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Greenwood Village Residence

Truss Interiors & Renovations

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

937 condo

Benjamin Silver Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, panelled appliances and glass sheet splashback.

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Wohin mit der Küche, wenn man sie mal nicht sehen will, Zuhause oder im Büro? Die Idee: Der Einschubtürenschrank. Er versteckt nicht nur die Küche, sondern ist gleichzeitig architektonischer Blickfang im Raum. Die Falttüren, öffnen sich durch Antippen und verschwinden durch leichtes Anschieben seitlich im Korpus. Wir nennen das „Pocket System“. Wie er ausgestattet wird, obliegt dem eigenen Anspruch. Das Schöne dabei – mit dem Inneren können farbliche Kontraste zum Äußeren geschaffen werden, zum Beispiel Außen zurückhaltend und Innen einfach mal farbig, so wie es gefällt. Den Einschubtürenschrank gibt es in der Schrankhöhe 218 cm und einer Breite von 240 cm. Kombinier - bar ist er auch. So lässt er sich beidseitig mit weiteren Hochschränken ergänzen. Whether at home or in the office, where should you put the kitchen if you don't want to see it? In a tall unit with a retractable door. This not only conceals the kitchen but also provides an eye-catching architectural feature within the room. The folding doors are opened with a tap and disappear to the sides of the carcase with a gentle push. We refer to this as our “pocket system”. The precise fittings can be tailored to individual requirements. And best of all, the interior can be designed to create colour contrasts with the exterior. For example, choose a subtle external colour and a brighter internal one in line with your style preferences. The tall unit with retractable doors is available in a 218 cm height and a 240 cm width. It can also be combined with additional tall units on each side.

Remodel 2

Specialty Building Services, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Modern

Fredenhagen Remodel & Design

Another Extremely Stunning Kitchen Designed and Remodeled by the one and only FREDENHAGEN REMODEL & DESIGN.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Chopping Block

Dimon Designs, LLC

The newly renovated kitchen at the Chopping Block located on the first floor of the Merchandise Mart features Greenfield Cabinetry, Jenn-Air appliances and Cambria countertops. The new space also showcases two large islands for cooking and demonstration purposes. Each island is also covered in part by butcher block material to highlight the beauty of this rustic and contemporary kitchen. Dimon Designs Mundelein, IL 60060

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!