Beautiful kitchen remodel in a 1950's mis century modern home in Yellow Springs Ohio The Teal accent tile really sets off the bright orange range hood and stove. Photo Credit, Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography

A serious cooks kitchen

MkyDesign

Combining antique cabinets adds to the personality and warmth. The floor is concrete tiles. The island is a repurposed printers cabinet. Photo by Scott Longwinter

Mai

The Cousins

Rustic meets luxe in the home of a fashionista and hunter couple. Wood paneled cabinets, hardwood flooring, and wood paneled walls play the more masculine counterpart to white snakeskin counters and backsplash. A chandelier made from deer antlers pops off the dark backdrop of a focal wall made with shou sugi ban technique. Aqua, retro kitchen appliances give a pop of color in this rustic space, while a live edge bar made from California redwood slabs tops off a glass partition between the dining room and living room, seamlessly blending the connected yet distinct spaces.

Barnwood Kitchens

Roughing It In Style

Photo of a country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Hacienda Kitchen

Hann Builders

Photo of a mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with wood benchtops, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and coloured appliances.

Jackson Hole

Zoske Construction

Karl Neumann Photography
Large country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, copper benchtops, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and brown floor.

French farmhouse

Darlene Somrak, CKD of Somrak Kitchens, Inc.

Eldon Brugger
This is an example of a country u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen breakfast area
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Two Angle House

Megowan Architectural

Tom Blachford
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, window splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Designer Kitchen

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigan
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Nostalgic Industrial Kitchen

Rimrock Cabinet Co.

Mid-sized industrial u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

HONE: Kitchens

HONE: Architecture & Design

Contemporary Galley style kitchen, with full height storage. Dark finishes to joinery. Photographed by HONE Studio
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, coloured appliances, a peninsula and white floor.

Mr & Mrs Davis

Diane Berry Kitchens

This amazing old house was in need of something really special and by mixing a couple of antiques with modern dark Eggersmann units we have a real stand out kitchen that looks like no other we have ever done. What a joy to work with such a visionary client and on such a beautiful home.

Rustic Mountain Homes

Fedewa Custom Works

This was a rustic walnut kitchen we built for Jessen Construction. The Island is painted a custom blue grey color that the homeowner chose. The island top is walnut. The range is by Lacanche. The photograph is by Tim Murphy Photography.

Kitchen & Dining Space - View 4

ArchiNature Photography

This is an example of a large country kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Midwest Stone Display Kitchen | Waypoint Cabinetry

Midwest Stone Source & Design Studio

Cabinets: Waypoint Cabinetry | Maple Espresso & Painted Stone Countertops: Caeserstone Countertops - Alpine Mist and Leathered Lennon Granite Backsplash: Topcu Wooden White Marble Plumbing: Blanco and Shocke Stove and Hood: Blue Star

1920s Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Lara M

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Old East Ridge Project

Dianne Davant and Associates

Country u-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Secluded Mountain Modern

Jensen Design

Large contemporary kitchen in walnut. Panel ready appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, cooktop, ovens, and coffee maker. Beautiful, convenient drawer organization and pantry storage.

Admiral Tudor Kitchen

Distinctive Kitchens

For the Admiral Tudor kitchen, we wanted a rich, textured feel with exquisite detail and carefully considered construction. The end result is one of the most unique, gorgeous and functional kitchens we've ever designed. Photos by Wynne Earle Photography

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!