SieMatic Dark Oak veneer cabinets, Carrara marble stone slab countertop with waterfall, Carrara marble stone slab backsplash, black metal open shelves, paneled appliances, dark oak wood panels,Miele appliances,

Villa en Marbella 1A

med arquitectura & construcción

Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Malaga with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Vaulted Kitchen

Phases + Design

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

N46° 57' 54"

Unfold Architecture

Kitchen looking out towards Lake Superior
This is an example of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

08109 Private Residence in The Ridges, Las Vegas Nevada

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Pinnacle Architectural Studio - Contemporary Custom Architecture - Kitchen View from Great Room - Indigo at The Ridges - Las Vegas
Expansive contemporary eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, turquoise floor, white benchtop and wood.

Makena Sapele Splendir

Wagner Pacific Group LLC

Ribbon Sapele Cabinetry with black accent finish. Granite countertops, wolf appliances, and Oceanside backsplash tile.
Inspiration for a tropical u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Adobe Casita

Design Studio 1127

Inspiration for a small country galley kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, beige benchtop and wood.

キッチンまで続く玄関土間

さいとう建築工房

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Parnell Heritage Cottage Renovation

Robin O'Donnell Architects Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Marylebone

Vogue Kitchens

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Portland Mid Century Modern Home

Michelle Rolens - Neil Kelly Design/Build

This is an example of a midcentury open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cork floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Kirkland Residence

LEICHT SEATTLE

Kitchen and bath in a new modern sophisticated West of Market in Kirkland residence. Black Pine wood-laminate in kitchen, and Natural Oak in master vanity. Neolith countertops. Photography: @laraswimmer

Modern Armadale Style

Complete Kitchens

The elegant grey hues of the Italian Bianco Carrara marble, which contrasts beautifully with the textured finish of dark -toned Polytec Empire Oak laminate, and the green-grey Legato Bespoke Island panels all balance the colour scheme that created this luxurious kitchen. The entertainers island with double sided cabinetry and loads of seating room also makes a magnificent prep area, adjacent to the two built in wall ovens, placed right next to the large pantry. An absolute delight to be in.

Private Residence- Wandsworth

Rosendale Design

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, orange splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, orange benchtop and wood.

Diese Küche wurde im Look des englischen Landhausstils neu gestaltet.

Home Flow

Landhausküche, Rangecooker, Butler‘s Sink, handgefertigte Fliesen, Nut und Feder, Paneele
This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped separate kitchen in Essen with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Mountain Modern in Loch Lloyd

Kenny's Tile & Floor Covering

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, recessed and wood.

Latchfords in Lafayette

Christian Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

小倉台の家

Ｎデザイン建築設計合同会社

Large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and wood.

DUEPIÙUNO P5

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Porzione di cucina, con volume in legno scuro che definisce il passaggio alla zona notte e avvolge l'isola con zona snack. Lato isola Tv incassata. Cucina di Cesar Cucine in laccato bianco. A destra pareti attrezzate con ante a scomparsa. Sull'alzata dell'isola casse acustiche integrate. Sgabelli di Cappellini modello Hi Pad. Paraspruzzi in vetro retroverniciato bianco, piano induzione

Beach Drive Modern, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets and Wood 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!