This traditional kitchen features a combination of soapstone and marble counter tops, a la canche range with a soapstone backsplash and a butcher block top. The kitchen includes a built-in subzero fridge, cabinetry and brass cabinet hardware and decorative lighting fixtures.

Contemporary Kitchen

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

HAUS5

K2 Signature Homes

12' ceiling. Semi-open to great room/dining.
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

European Influenced Craftsman Home

Two Hands Interiors

A custom copper hood, hand painted terra-cotta tile backsplash, expansive windows and rich Taj Mahal quartzite counters create a sophisticated and comfortable kitchen. With a pot filler, built-in shelves for spices and plenty of dark gray cabinets for storage, a modern chef has so many tools close at-hand.

Transitional Kitchen | Scripps Ranch

Simply Stunning Spaces

Example of a Transitional Kitchen Design - Rich navy blues, gold accents, intricate kitchen backsplash, and hood
Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Parkdale Lone Fir

Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio

Photo of a large country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Modern Jungle-O

Strohmaier Construction

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Deighan Home

Sarah Carr Design

Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Barn Wood House

Guild Craft Builder Inc

This is an example of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, with island and brown benchtop.

Ridge Home

Lyn's Design Style

Inspiration for a country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boise with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, with island and white benchtop.

2057 Carrollton Avenue

The Property District

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped kitchen pantry in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Classic Luxury Kitchen at Grosvenor House

Extreme Design

This luxury kitchen design was created for a newly built home in Surrey. The design captures the individuality of the property, drawing inspiration from the architecture and interior scheme. As the property was a speculative build, the brief from the Property Developer was to create an elegant and refined environment that exudes contemporary luxury and offers value to the future owners of this beautiful home. The neutral colour palette features a tactile individual timber veneer with vertical grain, combined with complimentary marble and quartz in grey tones. These pairings creating a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic with strong visual impact whilst maintaining high appeal. Project in collaboration with Charybdis Developments and Alexander James Interiors.

Modern Renovation - Greenwich, CT

Gatehouse Partners

Inspiration for a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Last Dollar

Artisan Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Minutes from Rocky Mountain Natl Park

Kinley Built

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Aim Cesano M.

Simone Furiosi

Inspiration for a modern u-shaped kitchen in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Thornbury Extension

GKA architects Pty Ltd

Contemporary single-wall kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens

TNHometour.com

Photo of a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Butterfly Residence

VFLA Architecture + Interiors

Photo of a large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!